Dispensationalism and the Rapture, Pre-Darby.

If you are looking for the word Dispensation you will not find it but you will find the concept.
the convent view point can not be found till the 3rd century.

A comparison of dispentional system of the Ante-Nicen Age:

Justin Martyr (100 - 165 AD) {Dialogue with Trypho}
Enoch / Noah (Adam to Abraham) Chap 92; cf chap 27
Abraham (Abraham To Moses) Chap 92; cf. chap 19
Moses (Moses to Christ) Chap 92 cf. 43
Christ (Christ to Eternal state?) Chap 23, 43, 45
Millennium (Seventh millenary of years) chap 81; Frag 15

Irenaeus (120-202 AD) {Against Heresies}
(3. 11. 8) Four Covenants (4. 9. 3)
Adam to Noah (3. 11. 8; 4. 16. 2)
Noah to Mose (3. 11. 8; 4. 16. 2)
Moses to Christ (3. 11. 8; 4. 16. 2-3)
Christ to Eternmal State? (3. 11. 8-9; 4. 9. 1-3)
Millennium (Seventh millenary of years) (4. 16. 1; 5. 30. 4; 5. 33.2)

Tertullian (150-225 AD)
An Answer to the Jews
Adam - Chaps 2, 4, 5
Noah - Chap 2, 4
Abraham - Chap 2-6
Moses Chap 2-6
Christ (More faithful worshipers) Apology Chap 21
Millennium Apology Chap 49

Tertullian (150-225 AD)
Against Paxeas
Adam - Chaps 16
Noah - Chap 16
Abraham - Chap 16
Moses Chap 16
Christ (More faithful worshipers) Ag.Marc. 3-4, 20
Millennium- On the Res. 59,61

Not only the above but “Victorinus of Petau” (on the Creation of the world)


But above all Gods Word teaches it


Saint John

 

Eph 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Yep, there's a "dispensation" of "time" for "everything", even "our life".

1Co 9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of (time to preach) the gospel is committed unto me.

 

Eph 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Yep, there's a "dispensation" of "time" for "everything", even "our life".

1Co 9:17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of (time to preach) the gospel is committed unto me. [/QB]</font>[/QUOTE]Amen