Three camps of systematic theology

[Pastor Larry]

I would just add here that, to me, your position is going to be determined by your understanding the OT and the covenants actuallyy discussed (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New). The issue is, Can God make unconditional promises that he never intended to fulfill to the person or people with whom he made them? Dispensationalism says no; covenant theology seems to say yes.

 

[Michael D. Edwards]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Pastor Larry:
I would just add here that, to me, your position is going to be determined by your understanding the OT and the covenants actuallyy discussed (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New). The issue is, Can God make unconditional promises that he never intended to fulfill to the person or people with whom he made them? Dispensationalism says no; covenant theology seems to say yes.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think I see your point. I would whole heartedly agree that if God makes a promise, he will keep it. The only time I suppose he wouldn't is if the promise had conditions to it that may or may not be kept by the person with whom the covenant is given. But, you're right. However, then, it seems that the Bible should be viewed as an unveiling of these things, rather than a division of them. Maybe I'd have to call it "hyper" dispensationalism, but in reading some dispensational theology, it would seem they don't rightly divide the Word, they completely divide it!?

Continuing to study

Michael Edwards

ps. Pastor Larry, will you email me privately please? michael@rhinoserv.com