About Us
Rightly dividing the Word of Truth,
to the glory of God’s grace.
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth is a free Bible study site that helps believers and seekers understand Scripture in its proper context, see God’s distinct purposes for Israel and the Body of Christ, and rest in the grace He has given us in His Son.
Our Purpose
Why this site exists
Many sincere Christians open the Bible wanting to understand it, only to find instructions that seem to contradict one another. Should we keep the law or live under grace? Sell all we have, or work with our hands? Be baptized for the remission of sins, or be saved by faith alone? Much of that confusion disappears when we notice who a passage was written to and when.
Our name comes from the apostle Paul’s charge to Timothy to be a workman who handles the word of truth rightly. We believe the whole Bible is the inspired Word of God, and that it unfolds God’s plan in stages. Rightly dividing that plan, especially the difference between what God promised to Israel through the prophets and the mystery He revealed through Paul, is the key that unlocks the rest.
Whether you are new to the Bible, preparing a lesson, or have studied for decades, our hope is that you leave each page with a clearer understanding of God’s Word, a settled assurance of your salvation, and a deeper love for its Author.
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 · KJV
“Rightly dividing” translates the Greek word orthotomeō, meaning “to cut straight.” The picture is of a craftsman making a precise, true cut, which is the care we aim to bring to every study.
What Rightly Dividing Means
All Scripture is for us, but not all is to us
Rightly dividing does not remove any part of the Bible. It recognizes that God has worked in different ways at different times, and reads each passage in light of the program it belongs to.
Prophecy
God’s program for Israel
Spoken by the prophets “since the world began” and centered on the nation of Israel, the Messiah, and His earthly kingdom.
- Promised through Abraham, Moses, David and the prophets Acts 3:21
- Christ’s earthly ministry to “the lost sheep of the house of Israel” Matt. 15:24
- Carried on by Peter and the twelve in early Acts Gal. 2:7
Mystery
God’s program for the Body of Christ
“Kept secret since the world began” and revealed by the risen Christ to the apostle Paul, where Jew and Gentile are one in Christ by grace.
- Revealed to Paul, the apostle of the Gentiles Rom. 11:13
- The dispensation of the grace of God Eph. 3:2–6
- Taught in Paul’s letters, Romans through Philemon Rom. 16:25
What You’ll Find
Topics we study
Every article is free to read, share, and use in your personal devotions, small groups, and classes.
Grace
God’s unmerited favor in Christ, and what it means to live under grace rather than law.
Salvation
The gospel of the grace of God, assurance of salvation, and our security in Christ.
Faith
What biblical faith is, how it grows, and how to trust God through every season.
Prayer
How to pray according to Paul’s letters, with thanksgiving and confidence in God’s will.
The Church
The church which is Christ’s body: when it began, who belongs to it, and how it functions.
Prophecy
God’s plan for Israel and the nations, the rapture, and the hope of the believer.
Christian Living
Walking worthy of our calling, renewing the mind, and growing in grace day by day.
Bible Study Methods
Practical tools for studying Scripture in context and rightly dividing it for yourself.
Bible Questions, answered from Scripture
Our Bible Questions section gives clear, honest answers to the questions readers ask most, including the hard ones, with every answer anchored in the text.
Our Approach
How we study the Word
Every article follows the same simple principles, so you can see how we arrive at what we teach.
I
Scripture First
The Bible is our final authority. Traditions, creeds and commentaries come second.
II
Context Always
We ask who is speaking, to whom, when and why before drawing any conclusion.
III
Rightly Divide
We distinguish prophecy from mystery, and Israel’s program from the Body of Christ.
IV
Apply with Grace
Sound doctrine should lead to faith, humility and a changed life, not just more information.
What We Believe
The foundation of our teaching
These convictions shape every article on the site.
1
The Bible is God’s Word
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is our final authority for faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16).
2
Jesus Christ is Lord
Christ is God manifest in the flesh, who died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3–4).
3
Saved by grace through faith
Salvation is the free gift of God, received by faith alone in Christ’s finished work, not by works (Ephesians 2:8–9).
4
Paul’s distinct apostleship
The risen Christ revealed the gospel of the grace of God and the mystery to Paul, the apostle of the Gentiles (Galatians 1:11–12).
5
One Body in Christ
Every believer today is placed by the Spirit into the Body of Christ, where Jew and Gentile are one (1 Corinthians 12:13).
6
Complete and secure in Him
Believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit and blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3, 13).
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ. Ephesians 3:9 · KJV
Meet Our Writer
The person behind the studies
Our Commitments
Honest, accurate, and transparent
We take the trust of our readers seriously. Here is what you can expect from us.
Accuracy & Corrections
We check every Scripture reference and historical detail before publishing, and we encourage you to verify what you read in your own Bible, like the Bereans did (Acts 17:11). If you spot an error, let us know and we will review and correct it promptly.
Scripture Quotations
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Other translations are cited by name when used.
Free for Everyone
All of our studies are free. To cover hosting and the time it takes to write, the site displays advertising through Google AdSense. Ads are served by Google and do not represent our endorsement of any product, service, or viewpoint.
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Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you
Have a question about a passage, a topic you’d like us to study, a correction, or a word of encouragement? Send us a message and we’ll reply as soon as we can.
info@rightlydividingthewordoftruth.com