AboutElder Greg Madden Expertise As a born again, Holy Ghost filled minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I am available to answer questions concerning most all Biblical doctrines, the gifts and fruit of the Spirit, "Pentecostal/Apostolic" issues, and the history of the Pentecostal movement. For more info check out our web site at... http://www.forministry.com/USOKPENTEMMM1 Experience I gave my heart to the Lord a few months after being married during a revival meeting. A few weeks later I received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and I have not been the same since!
In those twenty five years we have only attended one church (Harvest Church), and there I have served there as an Elder for fourteen years. We minister in song with the choir and worship team. I am also the new member’s class coordinator, men's ministry director, and the Harvest Riders motorcycle ministry president.
In 1993 the Lord called me to "...preach the Gospel where ever I open the door..." I have had the privilege of ministering God's Word to churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. In those meetings we have seen the Lord save, heal, deliver, and fill people will His Spirit.
Organizations I am ordained through Harvest Church, and with the World Harvest Ministerial Fellowship. I also am a licensed minister with the State of Oklahoma,
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Education/Credentials I am currantly enrolled with the Ames Bible College.
Education/Credentials I am currantly enrolled with the Ames Bible College.
Question In the New Testament Church there seems to be a difference in opinion, when the despensation of Grace begin. Some say, at the Cross, others say when the New Testament Church began 33AD, 50 days after the reserrection, at Pentecost. Please give me your opinion.
Answer Robert,
Hope you don't mind byt your questions was placed in the "Questions pool" by another volunteer and I thought I would give my input on this subject.
It's imortant to understand that Dispensationalists will define three key dispensations, (1) The Mosaic Law, (2) The present age of Grace, and (3) the future Millennial Kingdom. A greater breakdown of specific dispensations is possible, giving most traditional Dispensationalists seven recognizable dispensations.
1.Innocence - Adam
2.Conscience - After man sinned, up to the flood
3.Government - After the flood, man allowed to eat meat, death penalty instituted
4.Promise - Abraham up to Moses and the giving of the Law
5.Law - Moses to the cross
6.Grace - The cross to the Millennial Kingdom
7.Millennial Kingdom - A 1000 year reign of Christ on earth centered in Jerusalem
While not everyone needs to agree on this breakdown, the point from the Dispensationalists view is that God is working with man in a progressive way. At each stage man has failed to be obedient to the responsibilities set forth by God. The method of salvation, justification by faith alone, never changes through the dispensations. The responsibilities God gives to man does change however. The Jews were to be obedient to the Law if they wished God's blessing of Land. If they were disobedient, they would be scattered. However, God promises to always bring them back to the land promised to Abraham in the Abrahamic Covenant. After the cross, believers no longer need the Law, which pointed to Christ as the one that would take away sin through his perfect sacrifice. (Heb 10) We are under a new Law, the Law of Grace. We have more revelation about God, and are no longer required to keep ceremonial laws given to the Jews. The moral law is always in effect as a guide, but we are no longer condemned by it, since we have a savior that has overcome for us.
Robert, please let me know if this helps, or if you have any further questions.
