The Chart of the Ages provides a road map of God’s plan as it progresses from Genesis to Revelation.
Click on a letter or area on the Interactive Chart below to navigate through the times, events and planes of existence
for all of God’s creation. (Scroll down for a complete explanation of the Chart.)
"Write down the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that
everyone may read it fluently." Habakkuk 2:2
THE PLAN of our loving Almighty Creator, as found in the inspired scriptures
(the Bible), is beautifully portrayed on the chart of the ages. The chart
shows the progressive character of God's plan from the creation of man to
the endless ages of eternity. By placing the inspired scriptures in the
proper dispensations and ages, the chronological time features and prophetic
statements found in the Bible become meaningful.
The upward steps which must be taken by one who wishes to gain life on any
plane are beautifully shown on the chart as represented by the different
planes. During the Gospel Age, a few walk in the narrow way which leads
from the human to the divine nature. After the Gospel Age comes to a full
end, all the human race, who have not walked in the narrow way, will have
the opportunity to go upward on the highway of holiness from the plane of
death to the plane of perfect human life.Matthew 7:13,14;
Isaiah 35:8
The student who becomes very familiar with the chart of the ages is enabled
to understand the Bible in a way which is not possible without the use of
this valuable visual aid. As one studies the inspired word of the loving
heavenly Father, it is necessary to place each passage at the right time
in the plan of God and on the correct plane. The following explanation of
the letters of the alphabet and the numbers used on the chart will be helpful
to the meek who are seeking to do the will of the heavenly Creator and his
dear son, Christ Jesus.
The Capital Letters On The Chart
First DispensationA
The "world" that was (the first heavens and the first earth),
under the ministration of angels, lasted from the creation of Adam to the
flood.2 Peter 3:5,6; Genesis 2:7; 7:11,12; Hebrews 2:5
Second DispensationB
"This present evil world" (the second heavens and the second earth),
under the limited usurped control of the adversary, began at the flood and
will fully end at the time the great time of trouble now raging in the earth
is terminated and Satan is fully bound.John 18:36; Galatians 1:4;
2 Peter 3:7: Ephesians 2:2; 1 Peter 5:8; Psalm 46:9
Third DispensationC
The "world to come" (the third heavens and the third earth),
wherein dwelleth righteousness, is under divine administration. This
dispensation, or "world without end", has already begun before
the second dispensation has come to a full end. During the transition
period from the second to the third dispensation, the new Jerusalem (the
new heavens) gradually comes down from God out of heaven. As soon as divine
intervention terminates the trouble, righteousness will begin to prevail
with the establishment of the earthly phase of the
kingdom.Hebrews 2:5; 2 Peter 3:13; Isaiah 45:17;
Revelation 21:1,2; 2 Corinthians 12:1-4
Patriarchal AgeD
During the Patriarchal Age (the first age of the second dispensation), the
Almighty God dealt with certain "friends" such as Noah, Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob. This age, which began at the time the first dispensation
came to an end (at the time of the flood) and the second dispensation began,
lasted until the death of Jacob.Genesis 6:8; 7:1; James 2:23;
Genesis 22:16-18; 26:4; 28:14; 48:21
Jewish AgeE
During the Jewish Age (the second age of the second dispensation), the
Almighty Creator recognized the 12 sons of Jacob (Israel) as his peculiar
people. Through typical sacrifices, Israel was typically "a holy
nation" separated from other nations for a particular purpose.
National favor to Israel, which began at the death of Jacob, lasted until
that nation rejected and crucified Jesus, our dear Redeemer. Following this
rejection of the dear Savior, fleshly Israel, in the course of time, was
uprooted from their land and scattered among the Gentile
nations.Amos 3:2; Deuteronomy 14:2; John 1:11;
Matthew 10:5,6; Luke 19:41-44
The harvest of the Jewish Age, a time of sifting and trouble, overlapped the
beginning work of the Gospel Age.
Gospel AgeF
The Gospel Age (the third age of the second dispensation) is that period of
time from the consecration of Jesus at 30 years of age until the spiritual
phase of the kingdom is fully set up. The "better sacrifices" of
this age make atonement for the sins of the world. At the time Jesus
consecrated to do his heavenly Father's will, he entered the narrow way
which led to immortality. Three and one-half years later the holy Spirit
reached the Jewish disciples of Jesus. Another 3 1/2 years passed before
the Gentile consecrated believers came under the one anointing of the spirit.
Those who follow in the footsteps of Jesus faithfully unto death, have the
hope of receiving glory, honor, and immortality.Hebrews 10:7,9;
Acts 2:1-5; 15:13,14; 2 Peter 1:4; Matthew 13:37-43
Like the Jewish Age, the Gospel Age ends with a harvest. The harvest of
the Gospel Age is also a time of sifting and trouble.
Messianic AgeG
The Messianic Age (the first age of the third dispensation) is the period
of the thousand year presence of Christ. The work of this incoming age begins
before the work of the Gospel Age fully comes to an end. Like the Gospel Age,
the Millennial Age begins in stages. The transition period from the second
dispensation to the third dispensation is the time for the establishment of
the spiritual phase of the kingdom. This overlapping period is a time of
sifting, sorting, testing, and trouble such as never before occurred. At the
time the second dispensation comes to a full end, the earthly phase of the
kingdom will have its beginning. The work of destroying all enemies and
bringing all the willing and obedient under the headship of Christ will have
been accomplished by the close of this resurrection or restitution
age.2 Peter 3:8; Acts 3:19-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17;
Revelation 11:18; Daniel 12:1; Jeremiah 1:10;
1 Corinthians 15:25-28
Ages To ComeH
Following the first age (the Messianic Age) of the third dispensation or
"world", the endless ages of perfection, blessedness, and happiness
will begin. At the beginning of the second age of the third dispensation, a
"little season" will be necessary for the testing of restored
mankind. During this testing period, Satan will be permitted to test restored
mankind who benefited by the lessons of experience during the period of the
reign of sin and death. Adam and Eve lacked this experience and failed at
the time of their testing, while still in the garden of Eden, at which time
Satan deceived mother Eve.1 Corinthians 15:24-28; Isaiah 45:17,18;
Ephesians 2:7; Revelation 20:3,7; Psalm 150:6
Glory of Power or OfficeK
During the Gospel Age, the prospective body members of Christ are being
prepared for the high honor and privilege of living and reigning with
Christ. Those who suffer with Christ, being more than overcomers, will share
our Lord's glory of power or office, as shown by plane K on the chart of the
ages.1 Peter 2:9; 2 Timothy 2:11,12; Romans 8:37;
Revelation 22:17
Spirit BirthL
Those who are faithful in carrying out the terms of their covenant by
sacrifice, in their due time and order, are born of the spirit. This spirit
birth, of those previously begotten of the spirit to the divine nature, is
the full entrance into life as a divine spirit being. The resurrection of the
body members of Christ to the divine nature occurs early in the Millennial
or resurrection age. The "dead in Christ" (those saints who slept
down through the Gospel Age) are resurrected first, and then the feet members
who are alive and remain, upon finishing their earthly walk in the narrow way
faithfully unto death, are immediately resurrected, as divine spirit beings,
and united with the other resurrected saints, as shown on plane L, during the
transition period. The resurrected saints are involved in the same kingdom
work which engaged their time and attention while still begotten of the
spirit.1 Corinthians 15:51-54; 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17;
Revelation 14:13
Spirit BegettalM
During the Gospel Age, many are called to become the body members of Christ,
but only a few make a covenant with God by sacrifice. The ones who present
their bodies a living sacrifice delight to do the Father's will. The
heavenly Father, of his own will, begets these fully consecrated ones, with
the word of truth, thus enabling them to become a kind of firstfruits of
his creatures. All who give up their human will and accept the will of God,
during the acceptable time of sacrifice, are begotten of the spirit to an
inheritance incorruptible and undefiled which is reserved in heaven for the
faithful, as shown on plane M.Matthew 20:16; Ephesians 4:4;
1 Corinthians 1:26-29; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 10:7,9; James 1:17,18;
1 Peter 1:3,4
Human PerfectionFriendshipTentative JustificationN
Adam, a perfect man before his disobedience, Jesus, a perfect man at the
first advent, and the world of mankind, restored to perfection during the
mediatorial reign of Christ, are shown on plane N.Genesis 2:7;
Luke 1:35; Isaiah 35:8
From the time of Abel to John the Baptist, many men and women exercised
faith in the promises of the Almighty Creator. They believed God, and
it was imputed unto them for righteousness. These were considered
"friends" of God on account of their faith, as shown on
plane N.Hebrews 11:4-40; James 2:23
During the Gospel Age, many have repented of sin and accepted Jesus as their
Redeemer. Some of these have gone a step further and consecrated to righteous
living. Those on plane N have a measure of "peace" but are not at
peace with God until such time a covenant is made with God by sacrifice. One
who has accepted Jesus as his Redeemer is "tentatively" justified
until such time he is invited to present his body a living sacrifice. If he
responds by giving up his human will and accepting the will of God, his
"tentative" justification becomes "vitalized", and he
is at peace with God; at that moment he is begotten of the spirit to the
divine nature, as shown on plane M. Those, who do not respond to the
invitation to present their bodies a living sacrifice, receive a measure
of God's grace ("tentative" justification) in vain, but have not
died the "second death". Again becoming a part of the world, they
will have the opportunity to walk up the highway of holiness in due
time.Acts 3:19; 4:10-12; Romans 6:18-21; 12:1; 3:24; 5:9; 5:1;
4:24,25; 2 Corinthians 6:1; Isaiah 35:8
Typical JustificationP
Plane P shows the typical justification of natural Israel. The typical
sacrifices of bulls and goats during the Jewish Age, from the giving of
the Law until Jesus nailed it to his cross, cleansed Israel after the flesh
(not really), but, typically. At the cross the typical justification ended
by the institution of the "better sacrifices" which actually take
away the sin of the world and make the comers thereunto
perfect.Exodus 19:5; Hebrews 9:6,7; 10:1
Depraved (Unjustified) PlaneBroad WayR
At the time of Adam's disobedience, he fell (from plane N) to the depraved
(unjustified) plane, as shown by R on the chart. He and his descendants have
ever since been walking on the broad way which leads to
destruction.Genesis 2:17; Matthew 7:13; Romans 5:12;
1 Corinthians 15:21,22
The Time Of TroubleS
The shaded area, designated S on the chart, seems to depict the time of
trouble which comes upon the nominal Christian church and the nations of
earth during the transition period between the second and third dispensations.
Jesus, no doubt quoting from Daniel's prophecy (chapter 12, verse 1),
prophesied, that during the present transition period, there would be a
time of trouble such as was never before experienced. This trouble in a
sense began at the time our Lord returned (with the kingdom) to accomplish
the "restitution of all things". Three and one half years later,
the call went forth to the fully consecrated to come out of Babylon. A time
of sifting, testing, and trouble has been the result. It is a time of
separating the ripe wheat from the unripe at the time of gathering and
also a separation of the wheat from the tares. In a particular sense the
trouble upon the nations began in 1914, with the beginning of World War I.
This trouble, which is coming in spasms (war, revolution, and anarchy), is
permitted in order that those things out of harmony with the kingdom can be
removed.Matthew 24:21,22; Joel 2:2; Revelation 18:4;
Matthew 13:41,42
The World Of Mankind Lifted Up To Perfection And LifeW
At the time Adam disobeyed, the Almighty Creator turned his back upon the
sinner and his unborn race. For over 6000 years man has been walking on the
broad way which leads to death. Because of the costly ransom sacrifice of
the dear Redeemer, the dead and dying human race will, in due time, (during
the Mediatorial reign) have the opportunity to repent of sin, and accept and
obey the dear Redeemer. Those who do so will be lifted up to the plane of
human perfection and life, as shown by W on the
chart.Genesis 3:16-19; Matthew 7:13; 1 Timothy 2:3-6;
Isaiah 35:8
The Lower Case Letters On The Chart
Adam As A Perfect Mana
When created, Adam was a perfect man, as shown by pyramid
a.Genesis 2:7; Luke 3:38
Fallen Adam And His Posterity Before The Floodb
Incomplete pyramid b depicts fallen Adam and his posterity condemned to
death.Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 3:10; 5:12
Abraham And Others Justified To Friendship With Godc
Abraham and others of that day had fellowship with God, as shown by pyramid c.
Because of their faith, they were friends of God. They were lifted up above
the depraved sinful world of mankind.Genesis 6:8; 22:15-18; 26:1-4;
28:10-14; James 2:23; Psalm 45:16: Hebrews 11:4-40
Adam's Posterity Still Sinners After The Floodd
Incomplete pyramid d represents Adam's posterity after the flood, still at
enmity against God. At the present, the number of Adam's posterity (still
partially alive) is approximately six billion. These prisoners, condemned
to death because of Adam's disobedience, are "enemies through wicked
works". Every 24 hours approximately 147,000 of these prisoners, having
reached the end of the broad way, actually die. These join the billions
already actually dead.Romans 3:10, 23; Psalm 49:7;
Matthew 7:13
Natural Israel Typically Justifiede
During the Jewish Age, the typical sacrifices cleansed natural Israel, not
really, but typically.Hebrews 10:1-4; 7:19
The Fire Of Trial And Trouble Upon Fleshly Israelf
At the first advent of Jesus, the wheat ("Israelites" indeed) was
taken out of the nominal church system, and then the chaff was burned with
unquenchable fire, as shown by figure f. This was a time of trouble which
Israel was powerless to avert.Luke 3:16,17;
1 Thessalonians 2:14-16
Jesus As A Perfect Mang
Jesus, as a perfect and mature man at the age of 30, is shown by pyramid g.
He left the glory which he had with the Father, as a spirit being, and took
the nature of man in order that he might be a corresponding price for Adam.
Being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient unto
death.Luke 1:26-33; John 1:14; 1 Timothy 2:5,6
Jesus Begotten To The Divine Natureh
At 30 years of age Jesus gave up his human will and accepted the will of his
heavenly Father. After having made this consecration, he symbolized it by
water baptism. Jesus was anointed with the holy Spirit and begotten to the
divine nature, as represented by pyramid h. Our Lord Jesus Christ spent three
and one-half years on plane M, the plane of spirit
begettal.Hebrews 10:7,9; Matthew 3:13-17; John 1:29-34
Jesus A Divine Spirit Being (Born of the Spirit)i
The human existence of the man Jesus ended on the cross. After being dead for
parts of three days, our Redeemer was resurrected a glorious divine spirit
being, as shown by pyramid i. Our Lord was the "firstborn" from
the dead. The spirit-begotten new creature, whose only body for three and
one-half years was the perfect body of the man Jesus, was given a divine
spirit body.Luke 23:44-46; 24:1-7; Colossians 1:18
Jesus Set Down With The Father On His Thronek
Forty days after his resurrection, our Lord (a glorious divine spirit being
from the time of his resurrection) ascended to the majesty on high, as shown
by pyramid k.Luke 24:50,51
Jesus In Glory Directing The Church During The Gospel Agel
From the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ until the beginning of the
Gospel Age harvest, our Lord was in heaven, set down with the Father on
his throne, guiding and directing the affairs of his church on
earth.Matthew 28:19,20; John 14:2,3
The Great Company Of Spirit Begotten Childrenm
All who made an acceptable covenant with God by sacrifice down through the
Gospel Age were begotten of the spirit to the divine nature. However, a large
number of spirit begotten Christians became overcharged with the cares of
this life, as shown by that section of the incomplete pyramid, designated m.
These foolish virgins failed to think upon and appropriate the precious
promises which would have enabled them to grow in grace and knowledge. The
ones who were careless lost their anointing but not their begetting.
Eventually they washed their robes in the blood of the
Lamb.Revelation 7:13-15; Matthew 25:1-12; 1 John 2:1,2;
Psalm 45:14,15
The Little Flock of Spirit Begotten Childrenn
The "little flock" of consecrated children of the heavenly Father
down through the Gospel Age, as represented by section n, fulfilled their
covenant, being dead to earthly will, aims, and ambitions. The precious
promises enabled them to grow in grace and knowledge. Those who were more
than overcomers will sit with Christ in his throne of
glory.Colossians 3:1-3; 2 Peter 1:4;
2 Timothy 2:11,12
The Majority Of The Nominal Church Tentatively Justifiedp
Down through the Gospel Age, many, with a measure of faith, associated with
the nominal church, as shown by section p. These had a measure of peace with
God and the privilege of prayer by measure. From these tentatively justified
ones, many were called to become the bride of Christ. If one, invited,
rejected that invitation, he received the measure of grace which he had
enjoyed in vain. However, he did not die the second death. Becoming a part
of the world again, he will have the opportunity, in due time, to walk up
the highway of holiness.Romans 12:1; 2 Corinthians 6:1
Wolves In Sheep's Clothingq
For business, social, and selfish reasons, down through the Gospel Age, as
shown by section q, many associated themselves with the nominal church. These
tares are shown below the plane of "tentative" justification. Being
a part of the world, in due time, they will have the opportunity to walk up
the highway of holiness.Matthew 7:15-18; Acts 20:29
Our Returned Lord As Bridegroom, Reaper, And Kingr
When it was time for the harvest of the Gospel Age to begin, our Lord
returned to earth's atmosphere with the kingdom, as shown by pyramid r on
plane L. Our Lord still retains his "all power" which he received
at the time of his resurrection, as shown by pyramid i on plane L. It is
now time to exercise that power. Kingdom work, which began with his arrival,
will continue throughout the Messianic Age. Three and one-half years after
our Lord's second presence began, our King resurrected his body members who
had fallen asleep, down through the Gospel Age, after finishing their walk
faithfully in the narrow way. The more than overcomers who have died, since
the "dead in Christ" were resurrected, have not slept in death,
but have been immediately "changed" to be associated with our
Lord and the other saints who are engaged in kingdom work, as shown by
pyramid r on plane L.John 14:2,3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17;
1 Corinthians 15:51-53; Revelation 14:13
Little Flock Separated From Babylons
Three and one-half years after our Lord's second presence began, the wise
virgins were invited to come out of Babylon, as shown by incomplete pyramid s.
The spirit begotten ones who are living up to their consecration vows, being
faithfully engaged in kingdom work, with laborious efforts, are longing for
the time of their resurrection change, "in a moment, in a twinkling of an
eye", after having been faithful until death.Revelation 18:4;
14:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51-53
Great Company Manifested As A Classt
The great company, begotten of the spirit, fail to keep their robes clean.
They build with wood, hay, and stubble. These are represented as wheat not
fully ripened at the time of gathering. After the "little flock"
has been resurrected, the great company, still on plane M, will be manifested
as a class, as shown by incomplete pyramid t. After experiencing great
tribulation, these will request the Father, through their Advocate, to remove
the "spots" from their robes. The ones who overcome will die and
then be resurrected at the same time the foolish virgins, who died down
through the Gospel Age, are also
resurrected.Revelation 7:13-15
Tentatively Justified returning to the worldu
No one will be called to the high calling unless there is a crown available.
Those shown by section u were never spirit begotten. Either they were not
called, or, being invited, did not accept the high calling. Being a part of
the world, they will have the opportunity to walk up the highway of holiness
in due time.Isaiah 35:8
Wolves In Sheep's Clothing returning to the worldv
During this transition period, the nominal church falls to pieces. Before the
harvest is over, each class will have been manifested. Those who have
professed to be Christians, but who are wolves in sheep's clothing, will be
made manifest in due time, as shown by section v. These "tares",
being a part of the world,will have the opportunity, in due time, to walk up
the highway of holiness.Isaiah 35:8
The Glorified Christ (Head And Body)w
After the last member of the "little flock" finishes his earthly
walk in the narrow way, the full union or marriage of the Bridegroom and the
bride will occur, as shown by pyramid w. The bride will share the glory of
office or power (shown on plane K) with the
Bridegroom.Revelation 19:7
The Christ (The Head Of All Things)x
After the full union of the bride to the Bridegroom, all things in heaven
and on earth will be gradually brought under the Headship of The Christ or
else be cut off in the second death.Ephesians 1:10;
Revelation 22:17; Acts 3:23
The Great Company Before The Throney
The spirit begotten ones, of the Gospel Age, who are relegated to the great
company class, must wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb, if they desire
life. Those who do so will be born of the spirit, in due time, and will serve
before the throne, as shown by section y on plane L. Other spirit beings,
who then recognize The Christ, are also shown by section
y.Revelation 7:13-15; Ephesians 1:10
Israel After The Fleshz
At the time divine intervention stops the great time of trouble, the New
Covenant will be sealed with the precious blood of Jesus. The ancient
worthies will be resurrected, and the New Covenant will be inaugurated with a
representative group in Israel who have faith, as shown by section z. This
will include only Israelites indeed who will be at the head of earthly
nations.Zechariah 14:1-3; Psalm 45:16; Exodus 20:18,19;
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Zechariah 8:22, 23
The Numbers On The Chart
The Flood1
At the time of the flood, as shown by number 1, the first dispensation came
to an end and the second dispensation began. From the creation of Adam to the
flood was a period of 1656 years. There at the flood, the Patriarchal Age had
its beginning. The friendship relationship of Noah (one of the patriarchs)
with the heavenly Creator continued.
The Death Of Jacob2
The death of Jacob, as shown by number 2, occurred in the year 1813 B.C.
His death marked the close of the Patriarchal Age and the beginning of the
Jewish Age. From the death of Jacob to the death of Jesus, a period of
1845 years, special favor was extended to fleshly Israel.
The Baptism of Jesus3
Jesus, upon reaching the age of 30, as shown by number 3, consecrated to do
the will of the heavenly Father and then symbolized that dedication by water
baptism at the hands of John the Baptist. That momentous event occurred in
the fall of the year 29 A.D., at which time the Gospel Age had its beginning.
At that same date, the harvest of the Jewish Age began.
The Crucifixion Of Jesus4
On Friday, April 3, 33 A.D., our dear Redeemer was crucified, as shown by
number 4. On the third day from his death, early on Sunday morning, the
Savior was resurrected; he was "the firstborn from the dead".
Fifty days later the waiting disciples came in under the one anointing of
the Spirit and were individually begotten of the spirit to the divine
nature.
The End Of Seventy Weeks (490 Years) Of Favor To Israel5
In 36 A.D., the 490 years of special favor to Israel came to an end, as
shown by number 5. Even though national favor ended at the time of fleshly
Israel's rejection and crucifixion of Jesus, special favor, from 33 A.D.
to 36 A.D., was extended to the "Israelites indeed". The Gentile
believers received the holy Spirit at the end of the period of favor to
Israel in the year 36 A.D..
The End Of The Jewish Age And Its Harvest6
During the harvest of the Jewish Age, the "Israelites indeed" were
separated from the nominal church, and the chaff was burned with unquenchable
fire. The end of the Jewish Age and its harvest is shown by number 6.
The Beginning Of The Third Dispensation7
The third dispensation began at the time our Lord returned in the year
1874 A.D., as shown by number 7. At that date, the Messianic Age began.
This was also the beginning of the resurrection age, the restitution age,
and the day of judgment. The harvest of the Gospel Age began at the same
date with the presence of the Chief Reaper.
The Resurrection Of The Sleeping Saints8
In the year 1878, the dead in Christ were resurrected, as shown by number 8.
It was time for them to be engaged in kingdom work. In that same year a call
was issued for the saints on this side of the "veil" to come out
of Babylon. The 1845 years of fleshly Israel's disfavor ended in 1878.
The General Call To The High Calling Ceased9
Even though the general call ceased in 1881, the door to the high calling
remains open, as shown by number 9. However, it is only when one who is
spirit begotten has to be replaced, (on account of being overcharged with
the cares of this world, or sinful living, or loss of faith), that one,
desirous of doing the Father's will, is invited to enter the narrow way as
a replacement. The door to the high calling will remain open until the bride
has made herself ready.
The Second Dispensation Will End10
At the time divine intervention stops the great time of trouble, the second
dispensation will have fully ended, as shown by number 10. That date, which
is an unknown one at the present time, will also be the end of the Gospel Age
and its harvest. By that time all the "wheat" will have been
resurrected, and the "tares" will have been burned. When the second
dispensation comes to a full end, the New Covenant will be sealed with the
precious blood of Jesus and inaugurated with those in Israel who have
faith.
The Messianic Age Will End11
After King Jesus has destroyed all enemies, his thousand year presence will
come to a close, as shown by number 11. The kingdom will be turned back to
the heavenly Father so that he may be all in all. Then the second age of the
third dispensation will begin, the first part of which will be a "little
season" necessary for the final testing of restored mankind.
The Tabernacle of the Wilderness
The same lesson shown in the Chart of the Ages is here
taught in this divinely arranged type, the lessons of which
will be more fully examined subsequently. We place it
alongside, that the different planes or steps to the Holy of
Holies may be duly noted or appreciated, as teaching the
same steps already examined in detail. Outside the court
of the tabernacle lies the whole world in sin, on the depraved
plane, R. Entering through the "gate" into the
"court," we become believers or justified persons,
on plane N.
Those who go forward in consecration press to the door of
the Tabernacle, and, entering in (plane M), become priests.
They are strengthened by the "shew bread," enlightened by
the "candlestick" and enabled to offer acceptable incense to
God by Jesus Christ at the "Golden Altar." Finally, in the
first resurrection, they enter the perfect spiritual condition,
or "Most Holy" (plane L), and are then associated with
Jesus in the glory of the Kingdom, plane K.
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Praise Ye the Lord!
Glory, honor, and praise to the heavenly Father who has such a beautiful
harmonious plan recorded in the Bible! May each one who loves truth and
righteousness study the chart of the ages over and over again.
"Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in the
firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him according
to his excellent greatness. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.
Praise ye the LORD."Psalm 150:1,2,6