Although the aspects of it have remained unchanged, Dispensationalism has somewhat evolved over the last century. The Scofield Reference Bible defines a dispensation as a “a period of time during which man is tested in respect of obedience to some specific revelation of the will of God”. However the entire meaning of a dispensation cannot be confined to one sentence. The word dispensation is associated with two parables recorded in Luke and in Paul’s Epistles. One commands specific responsibilities and the other obeys these, there is accountability involved, and a change can be made if there is evidence of unfaithfulness. Dispensationalists use the word in the same way the Bible does in some instances but not always,. However it is never used …show more content…
The progressive view of a dispensation is a successive arrangement in the progressive revelation and the achievement of redemption. Progressive dispensationalism teaches that the unifying theme throughout the ages is the kingdom of God. They also teach that God’s plan of holistic redemption, which includes everyone not only personally, but also politically, culturally, and socially. Additionally, the major difference between progressive and traditional dispensationalism is that Christ has already begun His Davidic reign in heaven though not on earth and that despite the fact that its benefits will not be realized until the Millennium, the new covenant has already been …show more content…
Rather than focusing on the glory of God as the central theme of history, they view the goal and purpose of history as Christological simply because it fits better with their four-dispensation approach. Their in a holistic redemption is unbiblical. Christians are commanded to obey church laws before kingdom laws. Holistic redemption often leads to an undue emphasis on political agendas and improving society. The major departure from traditional dispensational teaching relates to the Davidic Reign. Progressives argue that there are two stages and that Christ is simply in the first stage of his Davidic rule. The problem is that there is not one verse or phrase in the Bible to support this. In fact, for His first act in heaven, Christ sent the Holy Spirit down to earth to indwell believers, which is not found in the promises of the Davidic Covenant. Progressive Dispensationalism continues to move away from the