The dispensation of the grace of God is the administration of God's grace revealed to the apostle Paul for the Gentiles, distinct from the law given to Israel.
As Les Feldick teaches from Ephesians 3:2, this dispensation (or administration) is the message of salvation by grace through faith, given by God to Paul, who then passed it to the Gentiles. It is not based on the law, works, or any human effort—salvation is the gift of God, as stated in Ephesians 2:8-9.
Ephesians 3:2 — This verse explicitly names 'the dispensation of the grace of God' and states it was given to Paul for the Gentiles.
In Ephesians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul writes, 'For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward.' This reveals that the dispensation of grace is a specific administration entrusted to Paul, distinct from previous dispensations. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.' This underscores that salvation in this dispensation is entirely by grace through faith, not by works. Additionally, Ephesians 3:5 states, 'Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.' This indicates that this dispensation was not revealed in earlier times.
Les Feldick emphasizes that the dispensation of the grace of God is the message of salvation by grace through faith alone, given to the Apostle Paul for the Gentiles. He draws a parallel between how God gave the law to Moses at Sinai and how He gave the doctrines of grace to Paul at Mount Sinai in Arabia. Paul was not sent to Jerusalem but directly to the Gentiles, making this a new revelation distinct from the law. Les stresses that this dispensation is not an extension of Peter's preaching but a whole new revelation, and that all our doctrine today comes from Paul. He also notes that this mystery was kept secret in earlier ages and is now revealed to us through Paul's writings.
Les Feldick teaches that the law was given to Moses at Mount Sinai and dispensed to Israel, whereas the grace of God was given to Paul at the same Mount Sinai in Arabia and given to the Gentiles. The law involved commandments and works, but the dispensation of grace is based on faith alone, not works, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9.
In Ephesians 3:4-5, Paul speaks of the mystery of Christ, 'Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men.' Les Feldick explains that this dispensation was kept secret in earlier ages and was only revealed through the Apostle Paul. It was not part of previous revelations to Israel but was a new administration given to Paul for the Gentiles.
Gentiles Only Earlier
Les shows that early Jewish believers preached only to Jews, but God later raised up Paul to go to Gentiles with a different message.
Grace Revealed to Paul
Les explains that the dispensation of grace was hidden until Paul, who states it was given to him for the Gentiles.
Law vs. Grace Parallel
Les draws a parallel: as God gave the law to Moses for Israel, He gave the doctrines of grace to Paul for the Gentiles.
New Revelation, Not Extension
Les stresses that the dispensation of grace is a whole new revelation, not an extension of Peter's preaching, and all our doctrine comes from Paul.
Mystery Revealed
Les connects Paul's receiving the revelation at Sinai to the mystery kept secret since the ages began.
From Paul to Us
Les emphasizes that the dispensation of grace came 'from Paul to us,' given to him for the Gentiles.
Grace to Paul for Gentiles
Paul's calling by grace was to preach among the Gentiles, not the Jews primarily.
Sinai Analogy
Les explains that as Moses received the law at Sinai, Paul received the doctrines of grace at Sinai to give to us.
Ephesians 3:2: If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
This verse directly names the dispensation of grace and states it was given to Paul for the Gentiles.
Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
This is the cause referenced in Ephesians 3:1, showing salvation is by grace through faith, not works.
Ephesians 3:5: Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
This verse indicates the dispensation of grace was a mystery not revealed in earlier ages.
No. Les Feldick teaches that the law was given to Moses for Israel, while the dispensation of grace was given to Paul for the Gentiles. The law required works, but grace is received through faith alone, not works.
God chose to reveal this administration only through the Apostle Paul after Israel rejected the offer of the kingdom. It was not made known in earlier ages, as Ephesians 3:5 states.
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