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Dispensation (Gr. oikonomia, "management," "economy"). The method or scheme according to which God carries out his purposes towards men is called a dispensation.
Dispensationalism is a theological system that recognizes these ages ordained by God to order the affairs of the world. Dispensationalism has two primary distinctives: 1) a consistently literal interpretation of Scripture, especially Bible prophecy, and 2) a view of the uniqueness of Israel as separate from the Church in God’s program.
In this article, we will limit ourselves to the seven basic dispensations found in Scripture. The first dispensation is called the Dispensation of Innocence (Genesis 1:28-30 and 2:15-17). This dispensation covered the period of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
The concept of dispensations divides biblical history into seven distinct periods, each marked by unique divine-human interactions and responsibilities. These dispensations provide a framework for understanding the progression of God’s plan and the evolving nature of His relationship with humanity. Innocence
Scofield defines a dispensation as “A period of time during which man is tested in respect of obedience to some specific revelation of the will of God” (p. 5). Scofield then distinguishes seven such dispensations in the Scriptures.
Looking through the Bible, we can find seven distinct dispensations, or "ways of doing things" that were God-ordered and God-ordained. Each dispensation has a purpose in the overall story. The following is a brief description of each dispensation.
In the Bible, the term dispensation is used to describe different periods characterized by specific responsibilities and changes. Dispensationalism distinguishes and organizes the various dispensations based on unique characteristics and the progression of God’s plan.