Dispensationalism is Lewis Sperry Chafer's classic overview of the basic distinctives of dispensational theology, and provides an accessible introduction to dispensational ideas. While there is diversity among dispensational thinkers regarding a number of these distinctives, Chafer's seminal work models for theologians of all persuasions an acute attention to Biblical authority.

The world has been willing to comply with the wishes and projects of Satan to the extent of ceasing to believe that he really exists; this unbelief being most advantageous to his present undertakings. Yet the opinions of men have never changed the facts of revelation, and, according to Scripture, Satan exists; still possessed with great power and influence over the affairs of men-a power and influence to be increasingly dreaded as this present age advances. The teachings of Scripture on this important subject are but little understood by Christians and seem to be entirely outside the thought...

What a fall the most beautiful, highest, wisest - but most prideful. the secret story of Satan's doings on earth.

The world has been willing to comply with the wishes and projects of Satan to the extent of ceasing to believe that he really exists; this unbelief being most advantageous to his present undertakings. Yet the opinions of men have never changed the facts of revelation, and, according to Scripture, Satan exists; still possessed with great power and influence over the affairs of men-a power and influence to be increasingly dreaded as this present age advances. The teachings of Scripture on this important subject are but little understood by Christians and seem to be entirely outside the thought...