About the Council

The second Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics met in September 2009 on the campus of Baptist Bible Seminary. The theme was “A Dispensational Understanding of the New Covenant.”  
 
Eight papers were presented with an allotted time of 30 minutes followed by an hour of discussion among the participants. Seven of the papers were devoted to the theme of the conference. A ninth presentation by Dr. Elliott Johnson of Dallas Theological Seminary was also given.  His presentation on the New Covenant was part of the Barndollar Lecture Series held in conjunction with the Council.  
 
The Council was moderated by Dr. Mike Stallard, Dean of Baptist Bible Seminary.

Download papers here.
 
View photos of the Council here.

Read a related story in The Baptist Bulletin.
 
Barndollar Lecture Series
Although the overall topic for the series was “Hermeneutics in the 21st Century,” the last session, coinciding with the Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics, was entitled “The New Covenant: Is it Ratified or Inaugurated?”

Download Dr. Johnson’s paper here.
  
We were happy to have Dr. Johnson participate as a member of the Council.
 
Steering Committee Established
A steering committee for the Council was established. Its members are Rod Decker (Baptist Bible Seminary), George Gunn (Shasta Bible College), Joe Parle (College of Biblical Studies), Mark Soto (Grace Seminary), and Mike Stallard (Baptist Bible Seminary).
 
Next Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics September 22-23, 2010
The Council decided on the topic for next year: “Dispensationalism, Language, and Scripture.”  
 
A call for papers will be issued before the end of this calendar year. The date is subject to change.
 
Our Hope Blog
For further discussion of the Council and the topic of the New Covenant, check out the personal blog of Mike Stallard, Dean of Baptist Bible Seminary: Our Hope.