Review of Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture (Spectrum Multiview Book Series). Edited by Brent E. Parker and Richard J. Lucas. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2022, 280 pp., $30.00, softcover. This volume is an excellent overview of a broad…
Review of Dispensational Hermeneutics: Interpretation Principles that Guide Dispensationalism’s Understanding of the Bible’s Storyline Vlach, Michael J. Dispensational Hermeneutics: Interpretation Principles that Guide Dispensationalism’s Understanding of the Bible’s Storyline. North Haven, CT: Theological Studies Press, 2023, pp.111, $10.95, paperback. For a biblical theological student, this book provides a simple and easy-to-read primer for dispensational hermeneutics,…
Review of Dispensational Understanding of the New Covenant Stallard, Mike, editor. Dispensational Understanding of the New Covenant. Schaumburg, IL: Regular Baptist Press, 2012, 285 pages, $24.99, paper. Dispensational Understanding of the New Covenant provides a thorough examination of dispensationalism’s understanding of the new covenant. The book is well-organized, well-written, and provides a clear articulation of…
Review of Forged from Reformation: How Dispensational Thought Advances the Reformed Legacy Cone, Christopher and James I. Fazio, eds. Forged from Reformation: How Dispensational Thought Advances the Reformed Legacy. El Cajon, CA: SCS Press, 2017, pp. 582, $39.95. This volume provides a clear presentation of why dispensationalism sees itself not as something new, but as…
Review of Discontinuity to Continuity: A Survey of Dispensational & Covenantal Theologies Merkle, Benjamin L. Discontinuity to Continuity: A Survey of Dispensational & Covenantal Theologies. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020, pp. 236, $25.99, paperback. Merkle’s gracious tone, accessible presentation, and scholarly attention to detail will contribute to the ongoing discussion. Students wishing to learn more…
Review of Progressive Dispensationalism Blaising, Craig A. and Darrell L. Bock. Progressive Dispensationalism. Baker Academic, 2000, pp. 336, $35.00. The greatest compliment to Blaising and Bock is that their work provides enough information to teach a reader what is progressive dispensationalism and, likely, enough data for the reader to accept or reject the theology. The…
Review of Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology Griffiths, Phillip D. R. Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology. Eugene, OR: Resource Publishers, 2022, 143, $18.99, paperback. In sum, Griffiths has produced a concise and non-technical work that readers of all levels can enjoy and benefit from. Students new to the study of covenant theology will find within this work…
Review of Hebrews, Christ, and the Law: The Theology of the Mosaic Law in Hebrews Joslin, Barry C. Hebrews, Christ, and the Law: The Theology of the Mosaic Law in Hebrews 7:1-10:18. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2009, pp. 354, $47, paperback. Engaging Joslin’s work as a student of biblical-theological studies fosters a greater awareness…
Review of Dispensationalism Ryrie, Charles C. Dispensationalism. Revised and Expanded.Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2007, pp. 272, $15.29, paperback. Dispensationalism is a significant work in the field of theological and hermeneutical studies. It provides a framework on how to interpret Scripture. This book is a great reference point for classical dispensationalists. Students should approach this text…
Review of The Last Days of Dispensationalism: A Scholarly Critique of Popular Misconceptions Donaldson, Alistair W. The Last Days of Dispensationalism: A Scholarly Critique of Popular Misconceptions. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2011, pp.168, paperback. Students or theologians desiring an introductory treatise on dispensationalism will benefit from this work. Donaldson, throughout the book, takes…