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The Purpose of this site is only to get you to open your Bible and read it. Don't be surprised at new revelations such as Paul's Mysteries. Be a Berean means studing and understanding God's Word and where Old Testament Prophecy was fulfilled.
Another aspect that Paul speaks to Timothy of is reading the bible to Rightly Divide the Word.

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Finding your way thru Scripture!

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Finding your way thru Scripture using Charts!

These are helps to see various Big Pictures of Gods word. This is the best I have incorporating the dispensation of Grace.

Found at Columbus Bible Church, an excellent source for rightly dividing God's Word.

Timeline Graph Depiction with Dispensation of Grace

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“Be a Berean”

Rightly Dividing the Word  in 2 Timothy 15,  is to be similar to being Berean and end in the same result. As a believer in the Body of Christ, your faith will increase and personal love for Christ in your life will grow. 
 
[2Ti 2:15 KJV] 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
 
Being a Berean refers to the positive example of the Jewish people in the  synagogue at Berea (in Macedonia) described in Acts 17:10-12 of the New Testament. They are praised as “more noble” (or “fair-minded” / “open-minded”) than the Jews in Thessalonica because of how they responded to the gospel message preached by the Apostle Paul and Silas. These Jewish men had an in-depth understanding of the Old Testament and the Gospel that Paul taught with the mysteries revealed to him added to what they understood.
 

Today, “being Berean” is a common encouragement in Christian circles. It means:

  • Don’t accept every teaching, sermon, book, or idea at face value — even from respected leaders.
  • Test everything against the Bible with an open but discerning heart.
  • Study Scripture regularly and eagerly for yourself.
  • Approach God’s Word with humility, expecting it to shape your beliefs.

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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.