Chapter 11, 4 Terms

Question 1

The belief that God’s work can be divided into distinct eras (dispensations). Dispensationalism treats nearly all biblical references to “Israel” as references to the earthly nation. Most dispensationalists also believe that Christians will be removed from the world (“raptured”) before God judges the world. J.N. Darby and C.I. Scofield popularized this view.

Answer 1

Dispensationalism

Question 2

The belief that God’s covenants with Israel are fulfilled in the church. Covenantalism treats most New Testament references to “Israel” as references to the church (see Romans 9:6-7; Galatians 6:16). B.B. Warfield and J. Gresham Machen defended this view.

Answer 2

Covenantalism

Question 3

A Protestant movement that stressed social reforms more than personal salvation.

Answer 3

Social Gospel

Question 4

A movement within Methodism that stressed a spiritual experience (a “second blessing”) that leads to “entire sanctification” and “Christian perfection.” Charles Finney spread Holiness ideas in America. A convention in Keswick, England, popularized the movement in Europe. In 1908 several Holiness groups merged to form the Nazarene Church. Modern Pentecostalism arose among Holiness Christians

Answer 4

Holiness Movement