The Prophecy Clock Has Now Run Out for Dispensationalism

American Vision ^ | May 14, 2018 | Gary DeMar

[Lee N. Field]

It was not supposed to keep ticking longer than 70 years — the normal lifespan of one generation.

The model will be changed on the fly. I've seen folks talk about biblical generations being 100 years. Older views will be memory holed.

(None of this makes full preterism true.)

[Kandy Atz]

Dispensationalism is simply recognizing that God dealt with people differently in different ages. If you don’t agree with that most basic premise, you better start keeping every jot and tittle of the Law, and picking up a few live animals to take to the Temple on the Sabbath.

Since the majority of Believers do hold at least a some dispensational viewpoints, there will likely be some who may abuse it, or wrongly divide the Word. But date setting is hardly a dispensational problem. Eschatology is plagued by people and “prophets” who set dates all the time. Do a Google or Youtube Search on Jesus will return... and you will be amazed how many dates you will get.

Of the respected theologians in this area that I have read - Bullinger, Welch, Ryrie, Scofield, Moody, Allen, few have set dates/times. All recognize that the Church Age was HIDDEN IN GOD. And was revealed after Israel rejected Jesus - when that was official is debated.

We should all recognize the signs of the times, study the Word, and listen to the Holy Spirit. Elijah, the sons of the priests, and sons of the prophets all knew he was to be taken by God that day. Would it be surprising that the Holy Spirit reveals this to Believers who have ears to hear? Certainly the world will not know what is about to happen.