1. Acts [2:1-13] 2:41-47 [4:32-34; 5:42; 6:7]

2. Forging a Brand New Culture Transition
C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007)
Innocency
Adam
Genesis 1-3
God’s glory – Creation
sin – 1 Commandment
Conscience
Pre-Flood
Genesis 4-8
God’s glory – Judgment
sin inability of conscience
Human Government
Noah
Genesis 9-11
God’s glory – Restoration
sin – Murder & Meat Laws
Promise
Abraham
Genesis 12-Exodus 19
God’s glory – Promise
Abahamic Covenant
Law
Moses
Exodus 20-Matthew 27
God’s glory – 1 Nation
sin – sacrifice & Sabbath
Gospel
Christ – 1st Coming
Matthew 28 – Revelation 3
God’s glory – the Cross
Baptism/Great Commission
Kingdom/Millennium
Christ – 2nd Coming
Revelation
God’s glory – Eternity
Heaven on Earth
Transition

3. Dispensational Shift Law Grace Old Testament Hebrew Passover
Baptism not mentioned
Nations come to Israel
Rest on Saturday
the Temple
Human Priesthood
Repeated animal blood
Gathered to the earth
“Father”
Temple Destroyed 70AD
New Testament
Greek
Communion
Baptism
Great Commission
Worship on Sunday
Worship in the Spirit
Heavenly Priesthood
Christ’s blood
Go straight to heaven
“Daddy”
2 Mosques

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Cultural Power
Baptized in the Spirit Empowered by the Spirit
Renewed in mind: The Apostles’ teaching
Crucified to the world: Communion Fellowship
Communion w/ ‘Daddy’ Prayer
Spirit of Reverence The Spirit’s power
Community of sharing Time & Hospitality
Unity in worship Praising God
Power in Evangelism God adding to their #’s

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Scriptural Support
Baptized in the Spirit: “we were all baptized into one Body” Corinthians 12:13.
Renewed in mind: “Sanctify them in the truth” John 17:17.
Crucified to the world: “the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” Galatians 6:14.
Communion w/ ‘Daddy’: “pray without ceasing”
1 Thessalonians 5:17.
Spirit of Reverence: “Offer to God an acceptable sacrifice with reverence and awe” Hebrews 12:28.
Community of sharing: Acts 2:44-46.
Unity in worship: Acts 2:47.
Power in Evangelism: Acts 2:47.

6. What is Culture? An environment that grows something!
What is Christian culture supposed to grow?
Holiness: “You shall be holy, for I am holy” 1 Peter 1:16.
Purity: “He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds” Titus 2:14.
Christlikeness: “A city set on a hill cannot be hidden” Matthew 5:14.
Premkumar D. Williams, Between City and Steeple: “Once upon a time, the Christian concern for truth, goodness, and beauty was actually embraced and embodied in culture. It can be done because it has been done. Christian culture is ‘the Gospel in bodily form’, and the medieval period is the closest humanity has come to realizing its promise”

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Only Two Cultures . . .
James 4:3: “You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”
1 John 5:19: “The whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”
Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
John 17:15-17: “I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.”

8. How Do We Grow These Things?
Baptized in the Spirit Empowered by the Spirit
Renewed in mind: The Apostles’ teaching
Crucified to the world: Communion Fellowship
Communion w/ ‘Daddy’ Prayer
Spirit of Reverence The Spirit’s power
Community of sharing Time & Hospitality
Unity in worship Praising God
Power in Evangelism God adding to their #’s

9. Cultural Attack History: “oppression is Christianity’s fault.”
Religion: “It is Christ’s fault.”
Politics/economics: “white, Christian male’s fault.”
Family: “banning gay marriage - Bible’s fault.”
Education: “homeschooling is brainwashing>’
Women: home: Christian oppression.”
Race: “white, Christian male’s fault.”
Human rights: “pro-life = Christian fanaticism.”
Church: “they are biased, bigoted and unfair.”

10. What Does the Bible say to do?
Option A: join the cloister/convent.
Option B: join the culture.
Option C: develop an informed, unified, strong, biblical, bold counter-culture.
Option D: Sit and cry.

11. What Does the Bible say to do?
Option A: join the cloister/convent.
Option B: join the culture.
Option C: develop an informed, unified, strong, biblical, bold counter-culture.
Option D: Sit and cry.

12. A Complete Lifestyle:
Thought: “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2.
Speech: “Let your speech always be with grace” Colossians 4:6.
Dress: “I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing” 1 Timothy 2:9.
Family: “sensible, pure, home” Titus 2:5
Education: “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the LORD” Ephesias 6:4.
Business: “attend to your own business and work with your hands” 1 Thessalonians 4:11.
Entertainment: Philippians 4:8-9.

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How Are We Doing?
Baptized in the Spirit Empowered by the Spirit
Renewed in mind:
Crucified to the world:
Communion w/ ‘Daddy’:
Spirit of Reverence:
Community of sharing:
Unity in worship:
Power in Evangelism:

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How Are We Doing?
Baptized in the Spirit Empowered by the Spirit
Renewed in mind: 
Crucified to the world: 
Communion w/ ‘Daddy’: 
Spirit of Reverence: 
Community of sharing:
Unity in worship: 
Power in Evangelism:

15. Hospitality!
Romans 12:13: “Contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.”
Hebrews 13:2: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.”
Luke 14:12-14:

16. Hospitality!
Luke 14:12-14:
“When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment.
“But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,
and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

17. Hospitality: An act of Love: Romans 12:9-15.
A wonderful way to Evangelize: Hebrews 13:2.
A legitimate Christian gift: 1 Peter 4:7-11.
Brings great reward: Matthew 10:42.

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Only Two Cultures . . .
James 4:3: “You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”
1 John 5:19: “The whole world lies in the power of the evil one.”
Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
John 17:15-17: “I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.”

20. Acts 2:41-47
“So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.
And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;
and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

21. Acts 2:41-47
“So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.
And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;
and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

22. Acts 2:41-47
“So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.
And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;
and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

23. Acts 2:41-47
“So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.
And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;
and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

25. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18.
Exegesis
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
Theology

26. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.

27. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant.
Its current form: the mystery of the Church.
Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.

28. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.

29. 7 Dispensations Transition
C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007)
Innocency
Adam
Genesis 1-3
God’s glory – Creation
sin – 1 Commandment
Conscience
Pre-Flood
Genesis 4-8
God’s glory – Judgment
sin inability of conscience
Human Government
Noah
Genesis 9-11
God’s glory – Restoration
sin – Murder & Meat Laws
Promise
Abraham
Genesis 12-Exodus 19
God’s glory – Promise
Abahamic Covenant
Law
Moses
Exodus 20-Matthew 27
God’s glory – 1 Nation
sin – sacrifice & Sabbath
Gospel
Christ – 1st Coming
Matthew 28 – Revelation 3
God’s glory – the Cross
Baptism/Great Commission
Kingdom/Millennium
Christ – 2nd Coming
Revelation
God’s glory – Eternity
Heaven on Earth
Transition

30. Dispensational Shift Law Grace Old Testament Hebrew Passover
Baptism not mentioned
Nations come to Israel
Rest on Saturday
the Temple
Human Priesthood
Repeated animal blood
Gathered to the earth
“Father”
Temple Destroyed 70AD
New Testament
Greek
Communion
Baptism
Great Commission
Worship on Sunday
Worship in the Spirit
Heavenly Priesthood
Christ’s blood
Go straight to heaven
“Daddy”
2 Mosques

31. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant.
Its current form: the mystery of the Church.
Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.

32. ‘The Israel not of God’ hated Paul!
Acts 6:11-14.
Acts 21:20-21;
Acts 22:3-4,

33. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant.
Its current form: the mystery of the Church.
Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.

34. Paul’s ‘Brand-marks’
στίγμα
‘stigma’
Slave Scars

35. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant.
Its current form: the mystery of the Church.
Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.

36. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant.
Its current form: the mystery of the Church.
Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.

37. Heavenly/Eternal Glory
2 Converging Plans
The nation Israel
The Church
Earthly Glory
The
Millennium/
The Eternal
State
Heavenly/Eternal Glory

38. 7 Dispensations Transition
C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007)
Innocency
Adam
Genesis 1-3
God’s glory – Creation
sin – 1 Commandment
Conscience
Pre-Flood
Genesis 4-8
God’s glory – Judgment
sin inability of conscience
Human Government
Noah
Genesis 9-11
God’s glory – Restoration
sin – Murder & Meat Laws
Promise
Abraham
Genesis 12-Exodus 19
God’s glory – Promise
Abahamic Covenant
Law
Moses
Exodus 20-Matthew 27
God’s glory – 1 Nation
sin – sacrifice & Sabbath
Gospel
Christ – 1st Coming
Matthew 28 – Revelation 3
God’s glory – the Cross
Baptism/Great Commission
Kingdom/Millennium
Christ – 2nd Coming
Revelation
God’s glory – Eternity
Heaven on Earth
Transition

39. The Abrahamic Covenent The ‘Spine’ of Scripture
The nation Israel: the Kingdom.
The Church: The Gospel
Romans 4:13; 8:20-21; Acts 1:6.
Genesis 12:1-3;
Genesis 15:6.
The
Millennium/
The Eternal
State
Galations 3:8, 29.

40. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant.
Its current form: the mystery of the Church.
Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.

41. The Church Unseen Prophetically the ‘mystery’

42. The Church Distinct from Israel
Mystery:
“The mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past” Romans 16:25.
“the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested” Colossians 2:16.

43. A Break – A Parenthesis
Isaiah 9:6: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given – and the government shall be upon His shoulder.”
Luke 1:31-32: “You shalt conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son and shall call His Name Jesus – He shall be great, and shall be called the Son f the Highest; and the LORD God shall give unto Him the throne of His father, David.”

44. The Marks of Dispensationalism
Dispensationalism & Galatians 6:15-18
Paul & Dispensational Theology: 6:15.
Paul & The Nation Israel: 6:16.
Paul & Intense Persecution: 6:17-18.
The 2 Converging Plans: Gospel & Nation.
Its origins: the Abrahamic Covenant.
Its current form: the mystery of the Church.
Its culmination: the Rapture & the 2nd Coming.

45. The Church Unseen Prophetically the ‘mystery’

46. Rapture

47. Rapture & 2nd Coming

48. Rapture & 2nd Coming & Tribulation

49. Rapture
1 Thessalonians
4:11-18

50. Rapture & 2nd Coming
1 Thessalonians
4:11-18
Revelation
19:11-16

51. Rapture & 2nd Coming & Tribulation
1 Thessalonians
4:11-18
Revelation
19:11-16
Daniel 9

52. The Verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17. Daniel 9:24-27. Matthew 24:15-31
Revelation 19

53. Rapture & 2nd Coming & Tribulation
1 Thessalonians
4:11-18
Revelation
19:11-16
Matthew 24:15-31

54. Summary

55. The Abrahamic Covenent The ‘Spine’ of Scripture
The nation Israel: the Kingdom.
The Church: The Gospel
Romans 4:13; 8:20-21; Acts 1:6.
Genesis 12:1-3;
Genesis 15:6.
The
Millennium/
The Eternal
State
Galations 3:8, 29.

56. 7 Dispensations C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007)
Innocency
Adam
Genesis 1-3
God’s glory – Creation
sin – 1 Commandment
Conscience
Pre-Flood
Genesis 4-8
God’s glory – Judgment
sin inability of conscience
Human Government
Noah
Genesis 9-11
God’s glory – Restoration
sin – Murder & Meat Laws
Promise
Abraham
Genesis 12-Exodus 19
God’s glory – Promise
Abahamic Covenant
Law
Moses
Exodus 20-Matthew 27
God’s glory – 1 Nation
sin – sacrifice & Sabbath
Gospel
Christ – 1st Coming
Matthew 28 – Revelation 3
God’s glory – the Cross
Baptism/Great Commission
Kingdom/Millennium
Christ – 2nd Coming
Revelation
God’s glory – Eternity
Heaven on Earth

57. 7 Dispensations Nations = 2,000 years
C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007)
Innocency
Adam
Genesis 1-3
God’s glory – Creation
sin – 1 Commandment
Conscience
Pre-Flood
Genesis 4-8
God’s glory – Judgment
sin inability of conscience
Human Government
Noah
Genesis 9-11
God’s glory – Restoration
sin – Murder & Meat Laws
Promise
Abraham
Genesis 12-Exodus 19
God’s glory – Promise
Abahamic Covenant
Law
Moses
Exodus 20-Matthew 27
God’s glory – 1 Nation
sin – sacrifice & Sabbath
Gospel
Christ – 1st Coming
Matthew 28 – Revelation 3
God’s glory – the Cross
Baptism/Great Commission
Kingdom/Millennium
Christ – 2nd Coming
Revelation
God’s glory – Eternity
Heaven on Earth
Nations = 2,000 years

58. 7 Dispensations C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007)
Innocency
Adam
Genesis 1-3
God’s glory – Creation
sin – 1 Commandment
Conscience
Pre-Flood
Genesis 4-8
God’s glory – Judgment
sin inability of conscience
Human Government
Noah
Genesis 9-11
God’s glory – Restoration
sin – Murder & Meat Laws
Promise
Abraham
Genesis 12-Exodus 19
God’s glory – Promise
Abahamic Covenant
Law
Moses
Exodus 20-Matthew 27
God’s glory – 1 Nation
sin – sacrifice & Sabbath
Gospel
Christ – 1st Coming
Matthew 28 – Revelation 3
God’s glory – the Cross
Baptism/Great Commission
Kingdom/Millennium
Christ – 2nd Coming
Revelation
God’s glory – Eternity
Heaven on Earth

59. 7 Dispensations Nation Israel = 2,000 years
C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007)
Innocency
Adam
Genesis 1-3
God’s glory – Creation
sin – 1 Commandment
Conscience
Pre-Flood
Genesis 4-8
God’s glory – Judgment
sin inability of conscience
Human Government
Noah
Genesis 9-11
God’s glory – Restoration
sin – Murder & Meat Laws
Promise
Abraham
Genesis 12-Exodus 19
God’s glory – Promise
Abahamic Covenant
Law
Moses
Exodus 20-Matthew 27
God’s glory – 1 Nation
sin – sacrifice & Sabbath
Gospel
Christ – 1st Coming
Matthew 28 – Revelation 3
God’s glory – the Cross
Baptism/Great Commission
Kingdom/Millennium
Christ – 2nd Coming
Revelation
God’s glory – Eternity
Heaven on Earth
Nation Israel = 2,000 years

60. 7 Dispensations Gospel & Kingdom = 2,000 years
C. I. Scofield (1909) – Charles C. Ryrie (2007)
Innocency
Adam
Genesis 1-3
God’s glory – Creation
sin – 1 Commandment
Conscience
Pre-Flood
Genesis 4-8
God’s glory – Judgment
sin inability of conscience
Human Government
Noah
Genesis 9-11
God’s glory – Restoration
sin – Murder & Meat Laws
Promise
Abraham
Genesis 12-Exodus 19
God’s glory – Promise
Abahamic Covenant
Law
Moses
Exodus 20-Matthew 27
God’s glory – 1 Nation
sin – sacrifice & Sabbath
Gospel
Christ – 1st Coming
Matthew 28 – Revelation 3
God’s glory – the Cross
Baptism/Great Commission
Kingdom/Millennium
Christ – 2nd Coming
Revelation
God’s glory – Eternity
Heaven on Earth
Gospel & Kingdom = 2,000 years

61. Back to Israel! Romans 11:11-12. Romans 25-26. Daniel 9:24-27.
Revelation 7:4-8.
Matthew 4:17; 6:9-10; 19:28.
Acts 1:6-7.

62. The Merging of the 2 Plans
1 Thessalonians
4:11-18
Revelation
19:11-16

63. You Are a Dispensationalist
Lewis Sperry Chafer: “Any person is a dispensationalist who trusts the blood of Christ rather than bringing an animal sacrifice” and “who observes the first day of the week rather than the seventh.”

64. A Question of Interpretation
“Now we must frankly admit that a literal interpretation of the Old Testament prophecies gives us just such a picture of an earthly reign of the Messiah a the premillennialist pictures. That was the kind of a Messianic Kingdom that the Jews of the time of Christ were looking for, on the basis of a literal interpretation of the Old Testament Promises The Jews were looking for just such a kingdom as that expected by those premillennialists who speak of the Jews holding a preeminent places in an earthly Jewish Kingdom to be set up by the Messiah in Jerusalem” Floyd E. Hamilton, The Basis of the Millennial Faith, 51.

65. Soli Deo Gloria!!!