Dispensational vs Non-Dispensational Free Grace Theology

 I am a Dispensationalist, however this post is not an attempt to talk on the issues between non-Dispensationalists and Dispensationalists, but a mere overview.

Dispensational

The fact of the matter is that Free Grace history is strongly linked to Dispensational history. Free Grace theology has been taught by many among the world's most influental dispensationalists: Ryrie, Scofield, Chafer and such. Even today, all Free Grace seminaries are dispensational in their leanings. Dispensational Free Grace theologians include:

R.B Thieme, Zane Hodges, Bob Wilkin, Shawn Lazar, Stegall, Lewis Sperry Chafer, Cyrus Scofield, Watchman Nee, John Walvoord, Erich Sauer, Hixon, Robert Govett, Mackintosh, G.H Pember, G.H Lang, Ken Wilson, Shawn Lazar, Jody Dillow, David Anderson, Kenneth Yates, Shawn Lazar, Ralph Yankee Arnold, Chares Bing, Dwight Pentecost, Andy Woods, D.M Panton among many others

Dispensationalism has emphasized the distinction between the Mosaic law and the New Testament, this naturally leads into a separation of law and grace. And the strong premillennialism has allowed a central role for eternal rewards in Dispensational theology. Additionally, the unconditionality of Israel's promise, despite disobedience, has been used by Dispensationalists to support Free Grace theology.

Non-Dispensational

Although a minority, non-Dispensational individuals who profess Free Grace soteriology have grown in the recent era. This view can be traced back to Sandemanism and Robert Sandeman, which held very similar views to Free Grace theology, although it is today an extict view. Other old movements which hold similar views to Free Grace theology without being dispensational include the "Antinomians" (Antinomian controversy), Marrow Brethren and the anti-Majorists (Lutheranism).

According to Shawn Lazar, examples of theologians who are not dispensational but hold Free Grace friendly/Free Grace-like views include: Michael Eaton, Paul Zahl, David Zahl, R. T. Kendall, Rod Rosenbladt, Tullian Tchividjian, Robert Farrar Capon, Andrew Farley, Joseph Prince and Paul Ellis. There are also some teachers popular online like Norm Diamante and Afshin Yaghtin who teach Free Grace theology, without being dispensational. Additionally, the Primitive Baptists hold very similar views to Free Grace theology, although their strong views of predestination are distinct from Free Grace theology. Additionally, Dr. Michael Eaton is one more notable example of a non-dispensationalist who has had an impact on Free Grace theologians. Eaton published a book "No Condemnation: A New Theology of Assurance.", which has been read by many Free Grace believers, and he has even spoken as a guest at the Free Grace Alliance. Eaton is Reformed, Amillennial and Charismatic.

It is a minority position, but some non-dispensationalists have taken on Free grace theology.