Clarence Larkin (1850–1924)

I didn't realize how old this work is until I took a closer look at it. (100 years)!
I believe the modern confusion comes from those who try to elevate Dispensational Teaching to a place of inspired doctrine. I view Dispensations as a Bible Study tool.
When a young man explained the 7 Dispensations on a paper napkin some 52 years ago, it opened my mind to understand the Bible, and opened my heart to my need for salvation.
As a teaching tool this book is excellent.
Truth is consistent, and does show more not change. However, man has a tendency to corrupt the simple teaching of this tool and make it ultra complex, which leads to confusion.
I feel sorry for those who discard this because of the excesses of others.
I will be eternally indebted someone took the time to explain how the rightly divide the word, and lead me to my Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. show less

I have been reading my Bible daily for 26 years. I always pick up reading today where I left off yesterday, so my knowledge of what the Bible says and what the Bible does not say is fairly extensive.

I probably have more respect for Clarence Larkin's theology than any author I have come across to date. Although I do not agree with every scriptural position he takes, his insight into scripture is astounding and his book, Dispensational Truth, is the best I have ever found as far as an show more overview for general theology is concerned.

In addition to that, despite its mundane title, the book is absolutely fascinating reading. show less

This book belongs to my parents and I read it several times as a teenager and a young adult. Even though I’m not sure if I still agree with all the theology it presents, it had a huge impact on the development of my theology as a young person. I haven’t looked at it for years, so I don’t feel confident in rating it today.

I found an old copy in my uncle's barn. If you can find a copy, it's worth a look for the illustrations of the Apocalypse-as-flow-chart alone.