Paul’s language, which describes his ministry, gives us the origin of the phrase “dispensation”: The word “dispensation” is one possible translation of a Greek word, “oikonomia” which means “household law.” In the English KJV, that word is translated “administration” (Eph 1:10), dispensation (Col 1:25-27; Eph 3:1-5), stewardship (lk 16:2) and godly edification (1 Tim 1:4). […]
The Pauline defintion of Dispensationalism Read More »
People are rightfully cautious about the technological leap forward represented by the new chat experience with AI. In the last few messages, I discussed the importance of setting the context. A Christian should not go into a chat with an AI that has been trained on the entirety of Google’s index without being aware that
SETTING CONTEXT THROUGH PROMPTING FOR GRACE BELIEVING CHRISTIANS Read More »
ispensationalism is not just about prophecy charts or future events. It is a framework for understanding the distinction between the prophetic program that focuses on Israel and the mystery of Christ as presented by Paul. This distinction especially impacts the believer’s view of sanctification and rewards because when we do not make this distinction, we tend to believe that even though we are justified by faith, our rule of life is law.
Understanding Dispensationalism: The Importance of Seeing the Difference Read More »
The reality of the Christian life is the manifestation of Christ. Without the manifestation of Christ, there is no discipleship, no sanctification, and no reality. You have a Christless Christian.
Christ in Discipleship vs Christless Discipleship Read More »
In Him, we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins, justification, and sanctification.
Abiding in Christ: The Gospel, Our Position, and Our Enjoyment Read More »
We have Faith of Jesus Christ and fellowship with other believers where we recognize the sons of God and love them. That’s our profession. Our fellowship is based on profession. There are “works” there, but they are not meritorious. They gain nothing for us. They show us we are already complete. “And this is the
The blood of Jesus sanctified the altar. He is the real offering, and He is the real altar. He sanctified us with His blood and presented us to God in Himself. In Christ, we are on the real altar. We are those who are presenting ourselves (in Him) as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable (which is our reasonable service of worship) (Rom 12:1-4). We are holy because of our union with Christ and our contact with the altar.
The Life of Christ By the Spirit vs. Progressive Sanctification Read More »
Pastors are getting angry because such a small percentage of their congregation “serves” (works to keep the system running). This partly is because the system they operate limits the function of members by design.. But more importantly, it’s because they only have the threats of punishment and promises of reward as an incentive to “Serve.”
We don’t need threats and treats. Our service springs up freely in grace Read More »
DIscipleship Traditional, legalistic concept: Based primarily on Synoptic Gospels, a Pre/Cross – Pre/Resurrection instruction consists of “following” Jesus according to outward commandments and instruction (Since He was not in them as their life.) Presented as arduous, burdensome, and absolute. Forsake all to follow Him. Taking up your cross is considered to be a matter of suffering
Commonly Misused Terms (by Legalists) Clarified Read More »
Transcribed from YT Original Message Dated 1/29/22: I want to try to encapsulate something I feel like I’m just starting to see more and more clearly in the Word. We are all learning and growing and seeing things more clearly, and it is the Lord’s mercy. No one can claim, “I got a special revelation;”
ChristiansNeedTheGospel
davidbenjaminsearching@gmail.com
David Benjamin
1200 Lake Saint Louis Blvd
Unit #172
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
