Episode Summary:

In this episode, Adam Waller and Mike Dionne sit down with Jerod Gilcher to explore dispensational hermeneutics, the importance of biblical covenants, and how these theological convictions shape our understanding of scripture, Israel, and eschatology. Jerod shares insights from his recent Ph.D. studies in the Old Testament and his experience preaching through the book of Isaiah. The discussion addresses the implications of dispensationalism in the Christian life and ministry.

Key Topics Covered:

• Defining dispensationalism as a commitment to the author's intended meaning of the text

• The foundational role of the Abrahamic, Davidic, and New Covenants

• Literal, historical, grammatical, and contextual hermeneutics

• How dispensational hermeneutics shapes views on Israel, the Messiah, and eschatology

• Addressing misconceptions about dispensationalism

• The significance of eschatology in daily Christian living

• Teaching Isaiah in the local church and its theological implications

• The role of biblical covenants in shaping a coherent biblical framework
• Why a dispensational hermeneutic is worth holding to, even in contexts where it is not the prevailing view

• Understanding End Times Prophecy – Paul Benware

• The Greatness of the Kingdom – Alva J. McClain

• He Will Reign Forever – Michael Vlach

• Dispensational Hermeneutics – Michael Vlach

• A Thousand Years with Jesus
• Continuity and Discontinuity: Perspectives on the Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments* *- John S. Feinberg

• The New American Commentary: Isaiah – Gary Smith
• The Book of Isaiah – Edward Young

• Commentary on the Old Testament - Keil and Delitzsch 
• The Book of Isaiah (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) – John Oswalt

• The Bible Sojourner – Peter Goeman

• The Bible Theory Podcast – Michael Vlach

Training and Theological Education:

• Hermeneia Bible Training Centre

• Christ Community Bible Church - The Prophet Isaiah

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