Many Christians today read their Bibles through the lens of pop-prophecy books like The Late Great Planet Earth and the Left Behind series. They naively believe the prophetic schemes and theological presuppositions expressed in these and other fictional writings represent the doctrinal positions that every Christian down through the centuries has embraced. However, that is far from the truth.
Volume One of The Late Great Planet Church: The Rise of Dispensationalism is the first documentary of its kind. It exposes this fraudulent system of thought as breaking continuity with history and even the very Word of God. In this first volume we will examine the beginnings, beliefs, and motivations of this innovative movement by focusing on its relatively recent development, stormy history and its most influential proponents.
Hosted by Jerry Johnson, President of NiceneCouncil.com and The Apologetics Group, this documentary features pastors, scholars, and historians, who at one time were strongly committed dispensationalists. They have since rejected this system as thoroughly unbiblical viewing it as a stumbling block to the Church and a distraction from the Great Commission.
Featuring:
- Dr. Kenneth L. Gentry
- Dr. George Joseph Gatis
- Dr. Gary DeMar
- Dr. Tom Ascol
- Dr. Kenneth G. Talbot
- Dr. Tom Nettles
- Dr. R. Fowler White
- Dr. E. Calvin Beisner
- Rev. Michael Leach
- Mr. David Lutzweiler
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"Dispensationalism has thrown down the gauntlet; and it is high time that covenant theologians take up the challenge and respond to them Biblically."
— Dr. Robert L. Reymond, Professor Emeritus Knox Theological Seminary and author of A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith -
"True Christians are thus faced with a choice. The decision is whether to submit to the compelling witness of Scripture or continue believing in a doctrinal system void of Biblical basis simply because that system is what one has always been taught. I urge my dispensational brothers and sisters to consider this choice prayerfully, and to eagerly embrace the Word of truth."
— Dr. Keith A Mathison, graduate of Dallas Seminary and author of Dispensationalism: Rightly Dividing the People of God? -
"The issue is not a few minors disagreements between those who hold basically the same position, but whether dispensationalism provides us with God's good news and plan for history, or instead, the opinions of man imposed on the Bible."
— Dr. Curtis A. Crenshaw, graduate of Dallas Seminary and co-author of Dispensationalism: Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow -
"The flawed system of theology known as Dispensationalism has had a negative influence on the Christian church over the last 150 years or so. The debilitating results of this errant theology needs to be corrected for the church of Christ to be about her work of fulfilling the Great Commission given to her by her Lord (Matthew 28:18-20). Volume One of The Late Great Planet Church: The Rise of Dispensationalism is a much needed work to aid both in the unraveling of Dispensationalism and the propagation of biblical, covenantal theology."
— Dr. W. Gary Crampton, author, Calvinism, Hyper-Calvinism & Arminianism -
"Volume One of The Late Great Planet Church: The Rise of Dispensationalism is a powerful tool that will create a good deal of discussion and dialog for all on both sides of this issue. The arguments presented do not come across in an attacking or sarcastic style. They present the truth in a loving and heartfelt manner. I recommend that students of God's Word -- especially those who have received dispensationalism via the popular culture -- view this incredible presentation."
— Dr. D. Randall Talbot, Academic Dean, Whitefield College & Theological Seminary - Lakeland, FL -
"This documentary, The Late Great Planet Church, is one of the best productions, both in style and substance I've ever seen and a must watch by followers of Christ everywhere. Allow me to congratulate Jerry, Ken and the whole NiceneCouncil.com staff."
— Dr. Thom Van Devender, Pastor Emeritus, New Hope Baptist Church - Blandville, KS -
"Dispensationalism has thrown down the gauntlet; and it is high time that covenant theologians take up the challenge and respond to them Biblically."
— Dr. Robert L. Reymond, author, A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith -
"The Late Great Planet Church: The Rise of Dispensationalism has the potential to be one of the best Christian documentaries of the year. I appreciate the time and research that went into it and the style in which it was presented. This is a must see for our Left Behind generation."
— James F. Dietz, Director of Student Services, Knox Theological Seminary, Ft. Lauderdale, FL -
"NiceneCouncil.com's newest production The Late Great Planet Church: The Rise of Dispensationalism is to be commended for drawing attention to the early development of today's phenomenon called dispensationalism. I encourage every Christian to view this important documentary."
— Dave MacPherson, author, The Rapture Plot -
"The Late Great Planet Church (DVD) is a welcome and much-needed rebuke to the error of Dispensationalism which, for the last 180 years, has misrepresented the Scripture's teaching on the unity of God's purpose in the church. The historical facts presented reveal the fallacious foundation of dispensationalism's hermeneutic and theology. Dispensationalism is serious theological error and NiceneCouncil.com ought to be thanked for its diligent work in exposing the history of this movement."
— Rev. Stephan R. Van Eck, Minister of Congregational Life, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL
