This thesis purports to demonstrate that socalled dispensationalists find the. Lewis sperry chafer, some facts concerning my conversion, evangelical. Lewis sperry chafer remains one of the most beloved theologians of the early twentieth century, and this nine volume collection contains his views and expositions on a myriad of topics, such as dispensationalism, salvation, evangelism, grace, the kingdom of christ, and elements of living a holy life. This class of thirteen students was the result of dr.
Salvationa handbook on the cross, salvation, and security. An excellent book on this subject is the work by lews sperry chafer, he that is spiritual, a classic study of the doctrine of spiritually. It is not intended by it to imply that those who hold what are here set forth as dispensational beliefs are abnormal or disproportionate in doctrine. Introduction when the young girl at philippi described paul and silas as servants of the most high god which shew unto us the way of salvation, she unwittingly described them and their work in the truest and best. John hannah described chafer as a visionary bible teacher, a minister of the gospel, a man of prayer with strong piety. Chafer in considering the bible doctrine of salvation it is important to distinguish between those things which have already been done for all, and those things which are done for the individual at the instant he believes. Dispensationalism lewis sperry chafer ariel canada. He founded and served as the first president of dallas theological. Lewis sperry chafer understood that covenant theology constitutes a danger to the church, and he warned accordingly. Lewis sperry chafer was the founder of the dallas theological seminary. In 1924, he founded the evangelical theological college now dallas theological seminary and was. Salvation gods marvelous work of grace by lewis sperry chafer contents chapter 1 the word salvation chapter 2 gods estimate of the lost chapter 3 the threefold message of the cross chapter 4 the present values of the cross to the unsaved chapter 5 the one condition of salvation chapter 6 the riches of grace in christ. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to understand the times we are living in today.
It is our hope and prayer that you will find strength, comfort, and holy spirit directed guidance and growth as you thoughtfully read and digest the contents of these pages. Founding and growth in the fall of 1924 the first student body of dallas theological seminary met to study under the noted bible teacher, dr. He founded and served as the first president of dallas theological seminary, and was an influential proponent of christian dispensationalism in the early 20th century. Lewis sperry chafer february 27, august 22, was an american theologian. On this page you will find many links to books and articles by and about lewis sperry chafer, founder and president of dallas seminary. Lewis sperry chafer was born in ashtabula county, ohio, on february 27, 1871. He that is spiritual, by lewis sperry chafer youtube. The terms of salvation originally appeared as the last segment of a series entitled the saving work of the triune god, published in bibliotheca sacra, vol.
Baixe no formato pdf, txt ou leia online no scribd. Lewis sperry chafer, 18711952 dispensationalist leader and founder of dallas theological seminary. In systematic theology, lewis sperry chafer, the founding president of dallas theological seminary, seeks to make the teachings of bible conferences. Thomas franklin chafer, a congregationalist pastor, and lois lomira sperry chafer, the daughter of a welsh wesleyan lay preacher. Spurgeon charles hodge charles leiter david platt david wilkerson dietrich bonhoeffer donald whitney edwin h. In the end, chafer concludes that salvation is possible because gods love is all that a sinner really needs. Chafer s burden and vision to found a seminary that would emphasize expository preaching and teaching of the. Lewis sperry chafer 18 followers lewis sperry chafer was an evangelist and educator, founder and first president of dallas theological seminary originally evangelical theological college, and an influential proponent of christian dispensationalism and vehement opponent of covenant theology. Dispensationalism lewis sperry chafer authors note. In addition, it includes thematic and biblical indexes, and a final set of questions at the end of each chapter. The following are extracts from his comprehensive eight volume systematic theology. When lewis was just eleven, his father died of tuberculosis. If you are going to use straw men to defeat dispensational theorists, make sure your scarecrow favors lewis sperry chafer. Gracean enlightening study of the heart of christianity.
Publication date 1922, c1917 topics salvation publisher philadelphia, pa. A now classic work that clearly and directly defines and explains the. We at babinc offer this treatise on the subject of dispensationalism confident that you will appreciate the increased understanding you acquire as you absorb the vital truths contained within the subsequent five chapters. Chafer 18711952 was the cofounder, first president, and professor of theology at dallas theological. When exercising his will, man is conscious only of his freedom of action. Lewis sperry chafer february 27, 1871 august 22, 1952 was an american theologian. Sans paul a clear recognition of that which, through divine grace, the church is, of the supreme. Lewis sperry chafer 18711952, american presbyterian clergyman and educator, was born in rock creek, ohio.
It is an essential work for study and consultation, and also helps to establish in a solid doctrinal foundation for its readers. As a teacher and expounder of the word he is excellent. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This day in presbyterian history lewis sperry chafer. Lewis sperry chafer since then has achieved outstanding distinction both as bible teacher and author.