Correct Partitioning There is nothing in the two figures of bride and body which makes it impossible that both should not be used of us. Paul could compare the Corinthians, who certainly were one body, to the betrothal of a pure virgin, in order to picture their singleness toward Him, not their union with Him.…

Correct Partitioning  2 TIMOTHY 2:15 There is a good rule to follow for finding out what a text or section or chapter or book means. It is attributed to both Miles Coverdale (1488-1569) and John Wycliffe (1325-1384). It is worth knowing and should be copied into one’s copy of the Bible for constant reference and…

Correct Partitioning GOD has revealed Himself in many ways in His Word. The historic, prophetic, and literary portions are usually in the form of short scrolls or pamphlets. His latest and highest communications have come to us in the form of letters, or, being formal and of public character, epistles. When the postman brings a…

Correct Partitioning Concordant Studies “UNDER no circumstances should you be finishing the cities of Israel till the Son of Mankind may be coming” (Matt.10:23b). “Verily I am saying to you that there are some of those standing here who under no circumstances should be tasting death till they should be perceiving the Son of Mankind…

Correct Partitioning CHARTS showing “dispensational truth” have been among the most helpful of all human devices used by God to aid our dull intellects in the apprehension and comprehension of His plans and purpose. Just as in geography, it is far easier for us to form an idea of the size, shape, and distinctive features…

Correct Partitioning CONTENTS Part One — Body And Bride Part Two — Looking At The Prophecies Part Three — The Greek Scriptures On The Bride (Matthew Through Acts) Part Four — The Pauline Parenthesis Part Five — The Greek Scriptures On The Bride (Hebrews) Part Six — The Greek Scriptures On The Bride (James Through…

Correct Partitioning  BRIDE AND BODY “He who has the bride is the Bridegroom.”  John 3:29 C. V. “He is the Head of the body, the ecclesia.”  Col.1:18 C. V. THAT there is a bride mentioned in Scripture, and also a body, probably no Bible student, or even Bible reader, would deny. As to whether these…

Correct Partitioning  LOOKING AT THE PROPHECIES Actual marriage relationships between Yahweh and His people are not mentioned in specific terms until the prophets are reached, but several allusions to the image are made from the time of Egypt on. In the spiritual union of God with Israel, Moses fulfilled the office of “friend of the…

Correct Partitioning   THE GREEK SCRIPTURES ON THE BRIDE)  (Matthew Through Acts) As God in times past had spoken unto the Hebrew fathers by the prophets, pleading with them to return to His bosom, so, again, He sent forth His own Son, speaking through Him to His divorced people Israel. The record of that speaking…

Correct Partitioning  THE PAULINE PARENTHESIS With the death of James (ch.12) the work of the twelve dies down. The unbelieving portion of the nation was so apostate that, instead of being sorry for the murder of their Redeemer and Messiah they rejoice, rather, at the murder of James. From that time on James, the brother…