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2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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David Reid  made this video of The Bible- the Big Picture, Used AI to summarize the content. This an excellent video for those using right division in explaining the Big Picture of the KJV Bible. The Youtube video is at this link- https://youtu.be/Qq10DWpF20A Columbus Bible Church is an excellent source of material for right division of God's Word- https://www.columbusbiblechurch.org/
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THE BIBLE THE BIG PICTURE

“That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:” Ephesians 1:10

Time Past

“Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh…” Ephesians 2:11

But Now

“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” Ephesians 2:13

Ages to Come

“That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace…” Ephesians 2:7

Heaven reclaimed

Through the church, the body of Christ, seated in heavenly places. “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:” Ephesians 2:6

Earth reclaimed

Through Israel, God’s nation on earth, and the promised kingdom. “And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.” Exodus 19:6

The unfolding of Scripture
Beginning Creation

Heaven and earth created by and for Christ

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Genesis 1:1
“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth… all things were created by him, and for him:” Colossians 1:16

Rebellion Heaven, then earth

Lucifer’s “I will,” then Adam’s fall

“I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.” Isaiah 14:14
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” Romans 5:12

Promise Genesis 3–12

The seed of the woman, then Abraham’s nation

“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” Genesis 3:15
“And I will make of thee a great nation… and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” Genesis 12:2–3

Law & Kingdom Exodus–Prophets

Israel chosen; a throne promised on earth forever

“Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:” Exodus 19:5
“And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.” 2 Samuel 7:16

Gospels Kingdom at hand

Christ sent to Israel; the kingdom offered

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” Mark 1:15
“I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Matthew 15:24

But NowThe mystery

Prophecy interrupted: the dispensation of the grace of God

“If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery…” Ephesians 3:2–3
“Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,” Romans 16:25
“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.” Ephesians 2:8–9

This present ageBody of Christ

Jew and Gentile made one; a heavenly hope

“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;” Ephesians 2:14
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:” Philippians 3:20
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout… and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:” 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

Ages to comeProphecy resumes

Israel restored; Christ returns to reign on earth

“For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery… that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. And so all Israel shall be saved:” Romans 11:25–26
“And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.” Zechariah 14:9
“And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.” Revelation 20:4

Fulness of timesNew heaven & earth

Every knee bows; God dwells with men

“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;” Philippians 2:10
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away;” Revelation 21:1
“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them,” Revelation 21:3

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15
David Reid  made this video of The Bible- the Big Picture, Used AI to summarize the content. This an excellent video for those ising right division in explaining the Big Picture of the KJV Bible. The Youtube video is at this link- https://youtu.be/Qq10DWpF20A Columbus Bible Church is an excellent source of material for right division of God's Word- https://www.columbusbiblechurch.org/
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  • Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: At 75, I have been blogging since Al Gore invented internet. When I was 9, a lady, Mrs Slayter lead me to Christ. At that time I had little knowledge other than I was a sinner and Christ provided my a path to heaven. Every day, I thank God for Mrs Slayter.

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AI Covenants Confusion

In the King James Bible (KJB), the word "covenant" appears 292 times.

 

 It refers to a solemn, binding agreement or contract—often between God and humanity (or a specific people)—involving promises, responsibilities, conditions (or unconditional promises), signs or tokens, and frequently ratified with blood or an oath. God’s covenants demonstrate His faithfulness even when people fail.[1] (https://kingjamesbibledictionary.com/Dictionary/covenants)

The KJB uses both “covenant” (especially in the Old Testament) and “testament” (in the New Testament, translating the same underlying idea of a binding agreement or will). The books themselves are called the “Old Testament” and “New Testament,” referring to the old and new covenants.

The Major Biblical Covenants
While the exact number and grouping vary by theological perspective, a common framework (widely used in KJB study resources and dispensational teaching) identifies seven covenants. Three are made with mankind in general; four involve Israel specifically.[2] (https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-covenants.html)

Dispensationism vs Covenant Dispensation vs Progressive Dispensation

Dispensationism vs Covenant Dispensation vs Progressive Dispensation

To me what is key is it Biblical. You be the Judge! Big words confuse me. I like progressive with covenant. Keep it Christ Centered and biblical and literal. 

Covenant dispensation

Covenant dispensation (or more commonly, the "administrations" or "dispensations" of the covenant) is a concept primarily from covenant theology, a framework in Reformed and Protestant Christian thought for understanding God's relationship with humanity across redemptive history.

Key Concepts

  • Covenant Theology organizes Scripture around God's covenants (formal agreements or relational bonds) rather than distinct "dispensations" as the primary structure.
  • It typically identifies two main overarching covenants:
    • Covenant of Works (or life): Made with Adam in Eden, promising life for perfect obedience (broken by the Fall).
    • Covenant of Grace: God's promise of redemption and salvation through faith in Christ (the promised seed), established after the Fall and unfolding throughout history.

The covenant of grace is one unified covenant but administered (or "dispensed") differently in various eras. These are not separate tests or ways of salvation (salvation has always been by grace through faith), but progressive revelations and applications of the same gracious promise, pointing forward to Christ.