The Dispensation of Grace

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. The dispensation of grace. If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God, which is given me to you, word Ephesians three two.

So-called dispensationalism has had both its advocates and opponents among Bible-believing Christians. The Greek word translated "dispensation," from which we derive our English word "economy," actually means an economy or also a stewardship. The number and nature of the various dispensations or economies through which the Creator has dealt with His human creation during the course of history. Has been the subject of considerable discussion and variation among commentators. Possible distinct dispensations might include the economy instituted after sin and God's curse came into the world, the economy established by Noah after the flood, and the economy begun by Abraham when God began to work, especially with the nation of Israel.

However, none of these are actually called dispensations in the Scriptures, so any such listing is bound to be somewhat arbitrary. There are two dispensations, however, specifically called such in Scripture. One is the dispensation of the fullness of times, when God will gather together in one all things in Christ. This will be the eternal economy of the new heavens and new earth. Then there is this present dispensation of the grace of God.

We, like Paul, have been called as stewards of the manifold grace of God.

So, like Paul, each of us could say that a dispensation of the God. Is committed unto me, and that I am made a minister or servant according to the dispensation of God, which is given to me. Thus, the dispensation of grace is a real stewardship responsibility committed to each believer. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please rate and review so more listeners. Can find us to support ICR's ministry.

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