The Big Picture
Understanding the Word in the context of God's progressive PLAN of
redemption.
Welcome to TBP
The content on this site is focused more on longer studies that span multiple parts. The studies are representative of the Bible Study topics that we deep dive into. On the other hand, the Q&A site contains short informative lessons focused on answering questions (from a rightly dividing view) on a variety of topics in the Bible.
THE BIG PICTURE is a site that promotes the proper context of scripture
according to the biblical timeline (mentioned in Eph.2). By means of information, teachings and articles, my aim is to inspire
you to investigate the scripture for yourself to find truth and context in
the scriptures, in view of the timeline (displayed above).
Simply put, all scripture should be evaluated by the following conditions,
--when was it written, --to whom it is addressed and --under which economy
(eg: law, grace) it is based. This site will make this clear as it will use
the timeline as a basis upon which we discover the meaning and context of
the verse or passage of scripture in focus.
All scripture fits together (like a puzzle) to create a BIG PICTURE of
God's redemption plan for creation. I want to help you discover the wisdom
of God's plan, His grace, His salvation, and the Glory of Christ in it
all.
God bless.
About the Timeline
Have a look at the timeline at the top of the page when you review the next
few headings. You will see the progression in the plan of God and how each
part fits together to form the BIG picture.
Hosea 6:1-2 Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he
will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days [2000-year prophetic period] will he revive us: in the third day [1000-year millennial kingdom] he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
Age of Antiquity
In the first 2000-years, humanity lived by conscience and could be saved
under God's instruction to walk by conscience and sacrifice an animal if
they sinned, (Gen.3:15,21). Due
to the ravages of sin however, men forgot about God and His instruction
(Rom.1:18-21), so He opened a new
dispensation.
Time Past
The next 2000-years belonged to Israel. God saved Abram and from him
created the Jewish nation who would become His vehicle of blessing to the
Gentiles. due to unbelief, Israel failed in their purpose and God blinded
them temporarily until the time of the end.
But Now
During the transition period of ACTS, God saved Saul (Paul) and sent him to
the Gentiles, as the Apostle to the Gentiles, with a new gospel, a new
doctrine of grace and mysteries, to call out the Body of Christ for His
heavenly purposes. This dispensation of grace has been in effect for the
last 2000-years and is soon to be competed with a great 'catching
away'.
Ages to Come
The 'ages to come' is a period of time that involves the 7-year tribulation
of God's wrath and judgement on humanity. This is followed by the second
coming of Jesus Christ to set up His 1000-year (millennial) kingdom on earth
where He will reign supreme as King and Lord over a refreshed and restored
world. This period will end with the final 'Great White Throne Judgement'
and the dispensation of the fulness of the times, for eternity in Gods
presence.
Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his
good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 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:
The Big Picture
