Ephesians thru 2 Timothy

Post Acts Period Books

Dispensational characteristics of the Post Acts Period

Jewish & Gentile Christians equal
Abraham – 0 references
Moses – 1 ref. (2 Tim 3:8)
No food Laws or regulaitons for either Jews or Gentiles
No circumcision Jewish Christians and no circumcision for Gentile Christians
No Sabbath for Jewish Christians; no Sabbath for Gentile Christians
No Covenants
Christ’s second coming no longer imminent
No instant & complete healing ministry for either Jews or Gentiles
No tongues
Most prayers ‘petitionary’; i.e. ‘may’ receive
One baptism in Spirit by Christ. Christians receive the Spirit upon believing the gospel of salvation. Water baptism not necessary.
Leaders appointed by men (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1:5-9)
Evil spirits – 0 references
Demon possession – 0 references; Demons – 1 reference (1 Timothy 4:1-3)