By Michael J. Vlach – check out his book “Dispensationalism: Essential Beliefs and Common Myth’s” for further reading. Vlach believes that most pastors and Christians in general are more dispensational than they realize. 1. You might be a dispensationalist if…..you believe the primary meaning of OT passages is found in the OT passages themselves. The NT may apply the OT passages in ways different than … Continue reading You Might Be A Dispensationalist If…….

1. It reminds us that we can’t save ourselves (Ephesians 2:8-9). 2. It reminds us of our sinful nature and that we don’t seek after God (Romans 3:11). 3. It reminds us that we are called/chosen to be holy and righteous (Ephesians 1:4, 1 Peter 1:15). 4. It reminds us that we are not rescued from death because of some virtue in and of ourselves, … Continue reading Why is the doctrine of election important?