Dispensationalism is as much a theory of the church as it is of dispensations. Or rather, dispensationalism divides humanity into three distinct groups: Israel, the church, and the nations. The first two are each in covenant with God. Israel has the starring role as God’s direct partner for redemption. But because of the rejection of Jesus by both Rome and Israel, God is using the church as the current agent for world redemption, which will ultimately be taken up again and completed by Israel.
