Dispensational Sanctification: A Misnomer - Detroit Baptist ...

108 Detroit Baptist Seminary Journal
In studying the numerous definitions of dispensationalism we found
that the main essence of dispensationalism is a distinction between
national Israel and the church. Based on this finding we can conclude
that there is certainly an organic connection between dispensationalism
and eschatology and ecclesiology. But we found no evidence of any
essential connection between dispensationalism and sanctification. Finally,
we compared Chaferian (“dispensational”) sanctification with
other models of sanctification. We found compatibility between
Chaferian teaching and that of Wesleyan, Pentecostal, and Keswick
approaches, particularly in regard to the necessity of a post-conversion
experience and in regard to a separation between justification and
sanctification.
We trust that this study will encourage students of sanctification
to avoid labeling any model as “dispensational.” We also hope that
those who may have been inclined toward Chaferian sanctification
because they thought it to be tied to dispensationalism will revisit this
subject with the goal of basing their sanctification views on the text of
Scripture rather than upon respect for a favorite theologian or theological
system.