Traditional Dispensationalism

Dispensationalists are supremely suited to address both the continuity as well as the discontinuity that exists throughout Scripture. While fully embracing the continuity of Scripture, as revealed through the nature of God, the sinfulness of humanity, the need for salvation, and the ultimate goal of God’s plan for humanity, the dispensationalist emphasizes that God has dealt with humanity in different ways at different times, across the dispensations.

Progressive Dispensationalism

Progressive Dispensationalism is a theology that addresses and harmonizes God’s creation, kingdom, and covenant purposes in all their dimensions from Genesis 1 through Revelation 22. Like other systems it addresses sin and the need for individual redemption in Christ, but, uniquely, it grasps the fullness of the restoration of all things in Jesus through His two comings to earth. Progressive dispensationalism, thus, offers a broad and detailed perspective on all of God’s purposes.

The Fulfillment of the Land Promise in The Epistle to the Hebrews

Dispensationalism argues that the New Testament does not overturn the unconditional land promise made to Abraham and his offspring, therefore the land promise must be fulfilled to national Israel in the millennium. This paper argues that the dispensational view of the fulfillment of the land promise is inconsistent with the theology of the epistle to the Hebrews.

Prophets, Priests, and Kings Through Christ

Traditionally Covenant Theology has affirmed that the inaugurated new covenant community is “mixed” in the sense that it contains both regenerate and unregenerate members. This article, which focuses on the identity of the two witnesses in Revelation 11:3–13, challenges this assertion and proposes in its place a “progressive covenantalism” ecclesiology, namely, that the inaugurated new covenant community is entirely and without exception regenerate.

Introducing Reformed Covenant Theology

Covenant theology forefronts the gospel as the Scripture’s central message, insisting that we see Christ as preeminent from every passage of God’s Word. This commitment directs preaching to be Christ centered and aimed at discipling God’s people. The Great Commission to baptize and to teach disciples to obey everything that Christ commanded then includes how all Scripture would inform us unto Christ and form us more into his likeness. Although not every portion of Scripture applies in the same way, it all applies Christ to us and directs us in his paths of righteousness

ARTICLES

  • The Reformation and Dionysius on Ecclesiology
    The Reformation and Dionysius on Ecclesiology J.V. Fesko J.V. Fesko (Ph.D., The University of Aberdeen) is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson Introduction We live in a socially democratized period of history. There…
  • Ecclesiology: An Editorial Introduction
    Ecclesiology: An Editorial Introduction Justin L. McLendon Justin L. McLendon is Professor of Theology and a Department Chair at Grand Canyon University and Grand Canyon Theological Seminary. He serves as a Managing Editor for JBTS. Introduction This special issue of…

BOOK REVIEWS

  • Review of The Imago Dei: Humanity Made in the Image of God
    Review of The Imago Dei: Humanity Made in the Image of God Peppiatt, Lucy. The Imago Dei: Humanity Made in the Image of God. Eugene, OR: Cascade Press, 2022, pp. 150, $23, paperback. Peppiatt’s introduction is stellar, and it should…
  • Review of Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life
    Review of Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life Inman, Ross. Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2023, pp.192, $23.99, paperback. No matter one’s vocation in God’s kingdom, the importance of thoughtful reflection on the…
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