Identifying the Seed

An Examination and Evaluation of the Differences between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology

By: Robert M. McKenzie

Narrated by: Alan Crookham

This book has one goal in mind, to try and bring greater understanding between two dedicated groups of Christians. Dispensationalists and Reformed Christians have a very different understanding of how God has worked in this world as well as how God will continue to work. There is a theological divide that has developed after many years of discussion and stems from a mixture of ignorance; misunderstanding and actual disagreement.

Robert McKenzie seeks to examine what each side believes, fleshing out the differences and misunderstandings. He takes a look at the history of each system as well as their theological developments. The author seeks to be faithful to each system pointing out their strengths and weaknesses all the while citing the Scriptures that are used to support each side’s belief. It is hoped that with greater understanding the two groups will be able to engage in conversation with a clearer view of why a doctrine is believed and how the different doctrines build into the system.

Whether you are a Dispensationalist, believe in Covenant theology or you aren’t quite sure if you fall in either camp this book can be tremendously helpful.

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Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism

Fair comparison of covenant theology and dispensationalism. Lucid and articulate. Easy for layman to comprehend.

good, but reversed, and clearly biased.

For someone still trying to get their head around the tenants of dispensationalism, the last quarter of the book should be read first, I think. the first chunk is informative in retrospect, but more nuanced differences, the last bit is an actual overview of dispen.
also, it was definitely arguing for reformed/covenantal theology, so I'm left not certain how fairly a dispensationalist would feel treated by the content, though he seems to do his best to be even-handed.

in the end it was very informative and I think I finally understand dispensationism. the "ah-ha" moment for me was the connection to armeneanism.