Mike Arnold Podcast
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
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Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
Over more than twenty years of teaching, I’ve come to see that organized religion often falls short when it comes to teaching the true message of the Bible. I’ve met countless people who have spent their entire lives in church, yet know surprisingly little about Scripture itself. Too many preachers today seem more concerned with entertaining their audiences than with proclaiming the Gospel of Christ—delivering elaborate presentations and feel-good messages rather than solid biblical teaching.
Many of us were born into a particular faith and taught to believe that our religion alone holds the truth while others are mistaken. Yet, religion itself is a human construct—each with its own founder and history. Figures such as Constantine, Martin Luther, Charles Taze Russell, Alexander Campbell, John Smith, Joseph Smith, and others have each interpreted the Bible in their own way, often distorting its message and creating doctrines that offer shallow spiritual nourishment. History repeatedly shows that religious leaders have manipulated divine truth to gain followers for themselves rather than to lead people to Christ.
But according to God’s Word, there is only one true path—and it leads to Him alone.
Mike Arnold | Host
The Age of Grace Today!
In this present Age of Grace, God is working through what Scripture calls the Fellowship of the Mystery—a divine truth that was hidden before the foundation of the world but is now revealed. The revelation of our doctrine, faith, and truth is found uniquely in the epistles of the Apostle Paul. While all of Scripture is written for our learning and benefit, only Paul’s letters—Romans through Philemon—are written to us in this dispensation.
When we rightly divide the Word of Truth, these profound realities become clear in our lives. Religion often clouds the simplicity of salvation, urging people to do everything except the one thing God requires: to trust. God’s saving grace is not confined to a church building or religious ritual. You can be saved anywhere, at any time, without conditions—simply by believing and trusting in the finished work of Christ on the cross.
Christ accomplished it all for you. All that remains is for you to trust Him.
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
Dispensational Studies to Learn God’s Truth
Understanding Your Bible
All Scripture is written for our learning, and here you’ll discover the rich history of the people in the Bible. Each story reveals God’s faithfulness and the unique blessings their lives bring, giving you a deeper understanding of His Word and a stronger foundation for your faith. It is here you will learn many lessons from the Old Testament as well as the New Testament.
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the solid foundation of our faith. In these studies, you will explore His Incarnation, His Miracles, His Prayers, His Encounters, His Parables, His Crucifixion, His Resurrection, and His promised Return—each revealing His power, purpose, and glory.
Sound Doctrine
Sound doctrine is essential for truly understanding the Scriptures. By rightly dividing the Word of Truth, you will see the distinctions between the dispensations and gain a clear understanding of the Dispensation of Grace, revealed uniquely through the Apostle Paul.
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth teaches us to show the differences in how God was dealing with different people at different times. Today, we are called to Rightly Divide the Word of Truth to see the differences in The Kingdom of Heaven revealed to the Apostle Peter and the Body of Christ revealed to the Apostle Paul.
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Theme/Topic
Romans-Philemon (KJV) The Body of Christ
Matthew-John (KJV) The Kingdom of Heaven
Apparent Contradiction
Right Division Explained
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Justification
Romans 3:28 – “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.”
Matthew 7:21 – “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
Faith alone vs. obedience required
Paul reveals salvation by faith under Grace for the Body of Christ; Matthew addesses Israel under the law awaiting kingdom
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Law / Grace
Galatians 3:24-25 – “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster…But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.”
Matthew 5:17-18 – “Think not that I am come to destroy the law…one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”
Freedom from the Law vs. Law’s authority
Law fulfilled in the Body of Christ under Grace; Israel is accountable until the Kingdom is come.
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Inheritance
Ephesians 1:18 – “the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,”
Matthew 5:5 – “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Heavenly vs. earthly inheritance
Paul speaks of spiritual, heavenly inheritance. Matthew address Israel’s earthly Kingdom.
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Kingdom / Position
Ephesians 2:6 – “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:“
Matthew 19:28 – “ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.“
Spritual vs. heavenly authority
The Body of Christ will be seated in heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven will reighn on earth.
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Resurrection / Rapture
1 Corinthians 15:52 – “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.“
John 5:28-29 – “all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.“
Instant transformation vs. general resurrection
Paul reveals the rapture of the Body of Christ; John speaks to Israel/general resurreection judgement.
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Works / Faith
Romans 4:5 – “But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.“
Matthew 25:31-36 – “I was an hungred… Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.“
Faith alone vs. works based reward
Paul addresses salvation, Matthew addresses Israel in Kingdom Stewardship.