Is Dispensationalism a cult?

It this is what constitutes a cult, then I don't see any point in applying the label, because the label is intended as a pejorative. Using your fairly benign definition, Catholics are well justified in calling most of the rest of us cultists, and then sticking us with defending ourselves against the negative connotations of the word.Instead I would suggest demonstrating that dispensationalism is worthy of carrying the pejoratives associated with the word cult. Then if the shoe fits, don't acquit.Alternatively we can decide that cults are the branch of Christianity that is the least Biblical, or that meets some other relevant objective or subjective standard. But just being new and saleable isn't a standard I'd want to bother with.

Wow, that's very Protestant of you. Thanks.

It is also the case that Jesus being alive is not a tenet unique to dispensationalism, so it is likely that you are not pointing to a point of contention.Surely you are aware of at least one of your beliefs that contradicts with what non-dispensationalists believe. Why not start there?For example I am curious why you think Jesus words in Matthew 25:31-32 don't apply to Gentiles. But pick your own belief.

That's pretty much what jar stated as a definition. But I think there is the implication that you hold tightly to tenets that come from non Biblical sources and that you are being led astray. So maybe definition 1(a) is closest.

Not on topic here, but at some point it might be interesting to explore your position on free will, determinism, choice, and whatever else. I'm curious what people think free will is nonsense think about those things.