During the Dispensation of Promise, God worked with Abraham to establish a great nation, Israel. This covenant promised blessings to Abraham, his descendants, and all who blessed them. Failure to believe this promise resulted in consequences, as seen in the cases of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Despite the failures of individuals, God remained faithful to…
Following the Great Flood, God implemented the dispensation of human government, reestablishing man’s dominion over animals and granting them authority to consume meat with certain limitations. God established a covenant with Noah, symbolized by the rainbow, promising never to destroy the Earth with a flood again. However, a blessing and a curse were pronounced on…
The dispensation of conscience began after the fall of man and lasted 1600 years until the flood. During this time, humans possessed an innate awareness of right and wrong, known as conscience. This conscience could judge, warn, and weigh actions, serving as an internal standard for ethical behavior. However, sin could impair conscience, leading to…
In this message we look at the Dispensation of Innocence, the first period of human history, which began with Adam and Eve’s creation. God gave Adam and Eve dominion over the Earth and instructed them to care for it. However, they disobeyed God by eating from the forbidden tree, leading to the entrance of sin…
As Pastor Tim introduces our study of dispensations, we look at an overview. Dispensational theology divides God’s dealings with mankind into distinct time periods called dispensations. These dispensations, which are primarily found in the Bible, each have specific characteristics, responsibilities, and purposes. Seven primary dispensations are identified in Scripture: 1) Innocence: Adam and Eve in…