| A chart is often very helpful to the student in correctly
applying portions of Scripture. The three heavens and earths are vividly pictured in the
chart found in Chapter V of the Divine Plan of the Ages. As the truth develops
leading from the thoughts therein suggested. we find valuable help in studying more
minutely and thoroughly concerning divisional markings in the Word of God. In the language of Pastor Russell, page 74, of Divine Plan of the Ages: "A statement of the Word which belongs to one epoch or dispensation, should not be applied to another, as things stated of one age are not always true of another." This truly Scriptural principle should be consistently followed in all our study of the Scriptures. Such a procedure will reveal unmistakably to us that while the twelve apostles of the Lamb in their spoken and written words outlined the truths of the kingdom to come, including Israel's place and use to the nations, so only Paul reveals the destiny of the body of Christ and the celestial allotment to those who are spoken of as "saints in Christ Jesus." To supplement the thoughts given and to clarify some that subsequent study has made more clear, we present the following excerpts from a booklet on THE DIVINE CALENDAR: --------------- |
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