Dr. Couch, many people like to set up a straw man for an argument
against dispensationalism. Some use the argument that Jehovah Witnesses
also believe in a future millennial kingdom. What do you think of such
an "ad hominem" attack?
It is interesting that Webster defines the Latin phrase ad hominem as
"Appealing to one’s prejudice, emotions, or special interests rather
than to one’s reason." You picked a great phrase to describe how flakey
the opposition can be! How silly to want to get rid of the biblical
teaching on the millennial kingdom and the literal reign of Christ by
the argument of guilt by association! The 1,000 year kingdom is part of
the teaching of Christ and the disciples, and all of the OT prophets.
I never have a problem with people asking legitimate questions or who
want to learn all that the Bible teaches, but I have a problem with
those who oppose clear doctrine from some personal agenda or from the
fact that they have just not spent the time to study thoroughly the
Word of God.
We must remember that all heretical teachings always have a bit of truth mixed in with error.
Remember that the Bible IS dispensational! We
who are dispensational do not impose our own man-made doctrinal
framework over the Scriptures. But this is exactly what the Covenant
guys do. They even admit that the Covenant of Works and the Covenant of
Grace are implied but not explicit in Scripture. From this they build a
whole system that leads down the primrose path to false doctrine.
Thanks for asking.
Dr. Mal Couch
