Understanding Dispensationalism

In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Glenn Kreider, and Craig Blaising discuss the history, core beliefs, and diversity within dispensationalism, including its view of salvation and the relationship between Israel and the Church.

About the Contributors

Craig A. Blaising

Ph.D. University of Aberdeen; Th.M., Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary 

Dr. Blaising is Senior Professor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he previously served as Executive Vice President and held the Jesse Hendley Chair of Biblical Theology.  He previously taught at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. 

Blaising is co-author of Progressive Dispensationalism (Baker, 1993), co-editor of Psalms 1-50 in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (IVP, 2008), and has authored several articles on eschatology, hermeneutics, and patristics.   

He is married to Diane. They have two grown children and are members of First Baptist Dallas. 

 

Glenn Kreider

Glenn R. Kreider

Prior to teaching at DTS, Dr. Kreider served as Director of Christian Education and then as Senior Pastor in Cedar Hill, TX. His research and writing interests include Jonathan Edwards, theological method, theology and popular culture, and our eschatological hope. Dr. Kreider believes that grace really is amazing; it is a thought that will change the world. He is married to his best friend, Janice, and they have two grown children and one granddaughter, Marlo Grace. He and Janice enjoy live music, good stories, bold coffee, and spending time together and with their rescue dogs—a terrier/greyhound mix named Chloe and a black lab named Carlile.

Kymberli Cook

Kymberli Cook is the Assistant Director of the Hendricks Center, overseeing the workflow of the department, online content creation, Center events, and serving as Giftedness Coach and Table Podcast Host. She is also a doctoral student in Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, pursuing research connected to unique individuality, the image of God, and providence. When she is not reading for work or school, she enjoys coffee, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and daughters.