Who was Charles Ryrie?
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Charles C. Ryrie was a theologian and writer known for his expository and doctrinal writing, and for presenting and defending classic dispensationalism. He graduated from Haverford College, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Edinburgh University, and served as dean of men at a Christian college, president of a Bible college, and dean of the graduate school at Dallas Theological Seminary. His book *Dispensationalism Today* made the subject more understandable to readers worldwide, and its revised and expanded edition became *Dispensationalism*.
Verses: 2 Timothy 2:15, Titus 1:9
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Dr. Ryrie's book is the first book-length contemporary apologetic for dispensationalism to be written by a recognized scholar. As such it commands attention. The author, a graduate of Haverford College , Dallas Theological Seminary and Edinburgh University is well known for his expository and doctrinal writing. His broad experience includes service as dean of men at a Christian liberal arts college, the presidency of a leading college of Bible , and his work as dean of the graduate school of Dallas Theological Seminary . Among his distinctions is honorary membership in Phi Beta Kappa, conferred on him by Haverford College.
Dr. Ryrie deals fairly and courteously with the critics of dispensationalism. He faces honestly objections that have been raised against this system of interpretation. He displays mastery of the literature and writes from a perspective of history as well as contemporary theology.
Many who have based their condemnation of dispensationalism upon hearsay will be enlightened by Dr. Ryrie's lucid presentation of its nature and his thoughtful rebuttal of its critics. This book is an admirable contribution to better understanding among Christians who disagree about dispensationalism. Although Dr. Ryrie has deep convictions about dispensationalism and the opposition to it, he has kept his temper and presented his case candidly and graciously. The last chapter is an eloquent and reasonable plea for tolerance.
Dispensational teaching, especially about the difference between Israel and the Church, the truth of what the Church is and how it is to function, the rapture, and the clear prophetic picture of future events, was again brought to light through the indefatigable labour and prolific pen of this remarkable man.
Dispensationalism. Charles C. Ryrie. Moody Press, Chicago. 1995. Pages 23-43.
Dispensationalism continues to provoke heated debate within the Christian world. Highly acclaimed theologian Dr. Charles C. Ryrie addresses this crucial issue from the perspective of classic dispensationalism.
In his best-selling book Dispensationalism Today, written more than thirty years ago, Dr. Ryrie made this complex subject more understandable for thousands worldwide. This revised and expanded version of that book will prove to be an invaluable reference tool for your library.
As one for whom dispensationalism is not theology but rather a method of interpretation helpful in grasping the progress of revelation in the Bible, I do not find myself in agreement with every aspect of Dr. Ryrie's presentation. Yet I believe that this book is mandatory reading for those who have attacked dispensationalism and for all who would understand what it really is. As a reasonable and scholarly apologetic for dispensationalism it cannot be ignored.
This is the "FOREWORD" by Frank E. Gaebelein TO the original book by Dr. Ryrie "Dispensationalism Today", Moody Press, Chicago, 1965 -- IT IS ALSO the "FOREWARD" to Dr. Ryrie's 1995 revised and expanded version of the same book -- now called "Dispensationalism".
Dispensationalism. Charles C. Ryrie. Moody Press, Chicago. 1995. Pages 7-8.
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- 2 Timothy 2:15Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.
- Titus 1:9clinging to the faithful word according to the doctrine taught, that he may be able both to encourage with sound teaching and refute gainsayers.