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The categorical approach is systematic and therefore attempts to present all the relevant material for a given topic. The result may appear as an encyclopedia in its orientation. This can be helpful when looking for information.

     
 
In short, the key words for this site's beliefs are: Verbally Inspired Scriptures; Tri-Unity God; Deity of Jesus Christ; Salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone; Dispensational, Pre-Millennial Return of Christ; Everlasting conscious Heaven for Believers, and everlasting conscious Hell for the Lost.
 
               
         
CATEGORICAL TEACHING
   
     

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  The charts below cover many areas of Bible doctrine in visual form. Many of these charts have been used around the world by teachers and pastors to help instruct concepts that are sometimes considered difficult to grasp. The visual chart approach has helped many to understand doctrine that was confusing, and made it understandable.    
     
 
 
   
      ANGELIC CONFLICT  
               
        This chart is chronological as well as shows unholy spiritual beings. This overview shows demonic type activity through human history including the Tribulation period. — [ANGELS, NEPHILIM, DEMONS] twe    
     
   
        The question asked on this lesson-chart is whether a believer in Jesus Christ can become demon possessed.There are those that may have had an experience which says they were demon possessed. But, what does Scripture say on this subject? — [DEMON POSSESSION - BELIEVERS] twe    
     

   
        Satan is the tempter, adversary, and accuser. This chart talks about these activities of Satan. Then it answers the question what should believers do about demons? — [DEMON POSSESSION - BELIEVERS APPLICATION] twe    
     
   
        This chart compares the “GAP” view and the Standard view of creation from Genesis 1:1-2. It shows the time perspective of the fall of Satan and the fall of man. — [CREATION FALL ANGELS MAN] twe    
     
   
        This is a visual presentation and chronology of the spirit world. It shows the fall of Satan, the fall of man, Nephilim, and the powers of this world. Here we show spirit places such as Tartarus, Paradise, Hell, the Abyss, and the Lake of Fire. — [SPIRIT WORLD BASIC] twe    
     

   
        Here we show an overview and chronology of Satan as provided in the Word of God. This includes his fall, activity today, and his ultimate judgment and doom. — [SATAN TIMELINE] twe    
     
   
        Two passages, namely Isaiah 14:12-17 and Ezekiel 28:1-19, provide us with insights into Satan's past. This includes the 5 “I will's” of Satan which is associates with his fall. — [SATAN EXPOSITORY] twe    
     
   
        This is part of the angelic conflict study. It shows two levels, if you will, to Satan's cosmic (world) system. It provides insights to his strategy against believers and unbelievers. — [SATAN COSMIC SYSTEM] twe    
     
   
        The nature of angels shows that they are created beings as well as spirit. Seraphim and Cherubim are described as well. — [ANGELS NATURE] twe    
     
   
        When God gave the Law (10 Commandments) to Moses on Mt Sinai angels were instrumental. Though the Exodus account does not specifically mention angel, we know from other passages that they were there (Du.33:2; Ga.3:19; Ac.7:53; He.2:2) — [ANGELS MOSAIC LAW] twe    
     
   
        This study surveys angels role as found in the book of revelation. This overview concludes that they are “Officers of the Court” of God. This is important when studying the doctrine of the Angelic Conflict. — [REVELATION ANGELIC SURVEY] twe    
     
   
               
      ANTI-SEMITISM    
     
   
      Who Killed Jesus   This survey of Biblical texts shows how both Jews and Gentiles are specifically said to have crucified Jesus. However, the crucifixion of Christ was planned by God the Father before He created man (Lk.22:37; 24:44-46; Jn.19:31-37; Ac.2:23; 3:18; 13:27; Cl.2:14). — [WHO KILLED JESUS] twe    
     
   
      Old Testament Anti-Jewish or New Testament Anti-Gentile   The Old Testament has more denunciations of Israel than the New Testament. Surprisingly the New Testament often speaks of Gentiles in a criticizing manner. These concepts seem to neutralize the arguments of those who criticize the Word of God. — [OLD TESTAMENT ANTI-JEWISH or NEW TESTAMENT ANTI-GENTILE] twe    
     
   
               
     
 
   
     
APOLOGETIC

 
     
 
The Word of God is the Believer's objective source of truth. However, many place their personal experiences above the clear teaching of the Word of God. They even will find themselves doubting the Word when their experience is in conflict. This leads to deception. When we judge our experience in the light of God's Word it leads to steadfastness. — [EXPERIENCE VS WORD OF GOD] twe
   
     
 
          The positions of Post-Modernism and Theism are laid out in contrast on theis chart. This shows a good big picture to their radical differences. — [POST-MODERN VS THEISM] twe    
     
   
          This is another big picture chart showing the differences between Naturalism, Post-Modernism, Pantheism, Spiritism and Polytheism, and Theism. These are compared with their view of reality, truth, values, and man. The “Problem” column shows the issues involved with each position. — [WORLD VIEWS] twe    
     
   
          This quick chart shows an overview of the paths to truth from the Reformation (16-17th century), Age of Enlightenment (18th century), Modernism (late 19th century), and Post-Modernism (20th century) eras. — [DETERMINING TRUTH] twe    
     
   
          This apologetic chart for reason looks at dependability, experience (collective and applied reason), and Faith. — [APOLOGETIC FOR “REASON”] twe    
     
   
          The question of truth is discussed here. We argue that all truth is derived from God, for God alone is truth. We also cover some common objections to this reasoning. — [WHAT IS TRUTH? - GOD ALONE IS TRUTH] twe    
     
   
        The Word of God is viewed by Conservatives and Liberals very differently. Here we compare how these two view inspiration, verbal, inerrant, plenary, authoritative, and preservation concepts. — [CONSERVATIVE LIBERAL APPROACHES]    
     
   
                 
     
   
   
     
CALENDARS

 
     
   
The Jewish and Gregorian calendars have a different base. We show here how to calculate from the Jewis to the Gregorian system. This is an aid for those studying prophecy, and want to figure from one system to the other. — [DIFFERENCES JEWISH GREGORIAN CALENDARS] twe
   
     
 
     
   
God's Word, consistently uses numbers in a way that provide secondary meanings. The number 7 is one of the numbers that is used throughout the Hebrew calendar that God gave to them and has a rich pictorial meaning. — [JEWISH CALENDAR: 7-FOLD (HEPTADIC) STRUCTURE] twe
   
     
 
     
   
The Biblical (Hebrew) calendar is based on the orbit of the moon. Here we show the concepts of New Moon, First Crescent, and Full Moon. — [HEBREW LUNAR NEW YEAR] twe
   
     
 
     
   
The Hewbew Year of Jubilee (Le.25:8-55) is shown here. The concepts of the Civil New Year and the Day of Atonement is presented. This is a good overview and chronology for the Jubilee. — [HEBREW YEAR OF JUBILEE — Le.25:8-55]
   
                 
     
   
   
      CHARACTER STUDIES
 
          These questions can make for good discussion. — [JOHN THE BAPTIST CONTRASTS] twe    
     
   
          This provides a good overview surrounding John's the Baptists' life. It considers Zacharias, Elizabeth, John himself, his preaching, and prison experience. Also the Prophetic section is important for any study on the life of John. — [JOHN THE BAPTIST OVERVIEW] twe    
     
   
          Here we show the chronology of events concerning Peter's denial of Christ. The chart includes the city of Jerusalem during the tim eof Christ. — [PETER 7 DENIALS OF CHRIST] twe    
     
   
          This chart shows the Biblical text specifically of Peter's denial of Christ from the four gospel records. — [PETER'S DENIAL PASSAGES] twe    
     
   
          This view of Peter's denial of Christ shows from the four gospel records which denial number is from which book. — [PETER'S DENIALS SYNOPTICS] twe    
     
   
          This is a visual synoptic of the gospel accounts concerning Peter's denial of Christ. — [PETER'S DENIALS JERUSALEM] twe    
     
   
          This shows what time-frame is meant by the “cock-crowing”. There were four watch and appearently two cock-crowing. — [NIGHT WATCH CROWING] twe    
     
   
          The apostle was commissioned to go the the Gentiles. However, we find him consistently going the Synagogue to reach Jews. This does not mean that he did not go the the Gentiles. He certainly did. But it appears that going to the Jews first was his practice. — [PAUL, APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES YET GOES TO JEWS] twe    
     
   
                 
                 
     
CHRIST

 
     
The deity and humanity of Christ has caused numerous errors concerning the nature of Jesus Christ. Some of the errors concern His deity,and some His humanity. This chart will show what these groups are called, as well as the specifics of what they deny. This is a study of Christ's hypostatic union. — [ERRORS CHRIST 2 NATURES] twe
     
     
 
     
This is part 1 of 2 of Christ's final week. The Spring Feasts of Israel, and particually the Passover, Unleavened bread, and First Fruits were fulfilled during Christ's final week. This chart shows that the Biblical text places the crucifixion of Christ on Wednesday, and not on the traditional day of Friday. — [CHRIST LAST DAYS, PART 1] twe
     
     
 
     
This is part 2 of 2 of Christ's final week. Here we show further events that show the consistency of the Wednesday crucifixion understanding. — [CHRIST LAST DAYS, PART 2] twe
     
     
 
 
     
 
This chart shows the chronological events which includes the crucifixion, resurrection, and post-resurrection appearences. — [CRUCIFIXION EVENTS] twe
     
     
 
     
   
This is part of a set that shows that Christ is God in the flesh. This takes you through the Biblical logic that demonstrates the deity of Christ through worship. — [CHRIST AND WORSHIP] twe
   
     
 
     
 
Leading up the crucifixion of Christ were so-called trials from both Jewish and Roman authorities. We survey the accusations, legality, and results of these mock trials. — [MOCK TRIALS OF CHRIST] twe
   
     
 
     
 
This simple chart shows how the name of “Jesus” transmigrated from the Greek to the Latin, then to English. We show the spelling and language particulars. — [NAME OF JESUS: HEBREW, GREEK, LATIN, ENGLISH] twe
   
     

   
     
 
—This is part of a set that shows that Jesus Christ is God. References to Jehovah of the Old Testament, are specifically applied to Jesus Christ in the New Testament. This provides the obvious conclusion that Jehovah is found in the Person of Christ. — [JEHOVAH IN PERSON OF CHRIST] twe
   
     

   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
CHRISTIAN LIFE (WAY OF LIFE)

 
     
 
This word study overview compares and differentiates between “Faith”, “Love”, and “Hope”.— [FAITH, HOPE, LOVE] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This very graphic presentation of the 7 weapons of God's armor explains each part's spiritual value for the believer. — [ARMOR OF GOD] twe
   
     
   
        This chart describes the differences between an apostate, regressive believer, inative believer, and active believer. This chart concerns believers in different stages. It does not present unbelievers here. — [BELIEVER STATUS] twe    
     
   
        The two circles helps believers understand the differences between our relationship in Christ, and our fellowship. — [RELATIONSHIP - FELLOWSHIP] tmk    
     
   
      Forgiveness Overview   Forgiveness has two categories, namely, judicial and relational. Judicial forgiveness includes everlasting life. Relational forgiveness includes paternal, personal, and ecclesiastical forgiveness. Judicial forgiveness includes three phases (past, present, and future). — [FORGIVENESS OVERVIEW] twe    
     
   
               
               
      CHURCH
 
        This is part 1 of 2. Here we discuss church meetings. This part discusses interaction, tongues, prophecy, and revelation. — [CHURCH MEETING GUIDELINES, PART 1] twe    
     
   
        This is part 2 of 2. Here we discuss church meetings. The topics of women keeping silent, and being orderly. — [CHURCH MEETING GUIDELINES, PART 2] twe    
     
   
               
               
      CHURCH PATTERNS
 
        The Apostle Paul set a pattern for self-support that may seem foreign to our way of doing evangelism today. We discuss receiving support for ministry, a self-supporting ministry, and working and witnessing accomplished together. — [TENTMAKING EVANGELISM] twe    
     
   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
CREATION

 
     
 
This chart shows the 6 days of creation, and understands a day to be a 24 hour period. This is a good overview of God's creation of the earth. — [DAYS OF CREATION] twe
   
     
 
 
        This chart discusses God's creation of the earth. The concept of the “gap” between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 is compared to the initial chaos and pre-creation chaos approaches. — [CREATION GAP OVERVIEW] twe    
     
 
     
 
This chart discusses God's creation of the earth. It focuses on the origin of matter as it relates to the chaos we see in Scripture surrounding creation. — [CREATION: ORIGIN OF MATTER AND CHAOS] twe
   
     
 
     
 
This chart discusses God's creation of the earth. This chart takes the position that there is a “gap” between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. Here we answer objections and responses to the gap position of creation. — [GAP OBJECTIONS ANSWERED] twe
   
     
 
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
DISPENSATIONAL

 
     
 
This is part of the Biblical study on dispensationalism. This shows the tension between the world (cosmos) system and God's kingdom. — [KINGDOM OF GOD WORLD] twe
   
     
 
     
 
This chart considers many passages that have a disensational understanding, and shows their relationship over time. Here we discuss stewardship, God's program, and how dispensational theology answers a need for Biblical harmony. — [DISPENSATIONALISM EXPLAINED] twe
   
     
 
 
     
 
Here we show the relationship of the church to the kingdom. There are four senses to the kingdom in Scripture. The universal kingdom, the mystery form, the messianic, and the spiritual kingdom sense. — [CHURCH KINGDOM RELATIONSHIP] twe
   
     
 
 
     
 
This chart shows a fairly traditional dispensational model. It is a reasonable overview. — [DISPENSATION CROSSED SECTIONED] twe
   
     
 
     
 
The word “Gospel” in the Bible may have a different meaning in different dispensations. The Gospel of the Kingdom, the Gospel of the Grace of God, and the Everlasting Gospel are compared through different dispensational ages. — {DIFFERENT GOSPELS] twe
   
     
 
     
 
The Old Testament law command Israel to sacrifice. The New Testament shows that Christ was the fulfillment of the OT sacrifices. However, in the future Millennial kingdom, sacrifices will resume. This may seem strange since Christ fulfilled the sacrifices. But the purpose of these sacrifices is not for forgiveness of sins, but to restore a relationship with the Father in the Theocratic kingdom. — [MEANING OF SACRIFICES] twe
   
     
 
 
     
 
God has made promises that through certain individuals the Messiah would come. SOme of those specifically named are: Eve, Shem, Abraham, Judah, and David. Ultimately, all these point to Jesus Christ. — [GOD'S LINE OF PROMISE] twe
   
     
 
 
     
 
The Abrahamic Covenant is important to understand. There were promises made to Abraham that still await fulfillment. Many of these promises will be fulfilled during the Millennial kingdom of Jesus Christ. — [ABRAHAMIC COVENANT] twe
   
     
 
     
 
This overview chart shows the relationship of the Land, Davidic, Mosaic, and New Covenants. The Abrahamic Covenant expands into the Land, Davidic, and New Covenants. The New Covenant expands positively from the Mosaic Covenant.— [RELATIONSHIP OF BIBLE COVENANTS] twe
   
     
 
     
 
This simple chart demonstrates that salvation in the Old Covenant and the New Covenant are based on the work of Christ on the cross. The Old Covenant looked forward, and the New Covenant looks back to the completed work of Christ. The basis for salvation in all the dispensations is the completed work of Christ on the cross. — [BASIS FOR SALVATION ALL AGES] twe
   
     
 
     
 
This simple chart works through the concepts of continuity and discontinuity within Scripture. Dispensationalism helps rectify these concepts. — [LONGITUDE SECTIONED] twe
   
     

   
     
 
Here we compare the Old Testament, the New Testament, and Daniel's 70th Week (Tribulation). Salvation during these periods are distinguished. — [SALVATION DURING…OT, NT, TRIB] twe
   
     

   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
EXODUS, THE

 
     
 
The Exodus journey's main events are shown here. Here we show the dates and their corresponding Bible passages that covers those events. — [EXODUS PERIOD: MAIN EVENTS] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This map shows the traditional view of the Exodus journey.— [TRADITIONAL EXODUS JOURNEY] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This arial map shows the traditional view of the Exodus journey. — [TRADITIONAL EXODUS JOURNEY ARIAL] twe
   
     
   
        This empty arial map shows the region for the Exodus journey. — [EXODUS JOURNEY ARIAL EMPTY] twe    
     

   
     
 
This is likely a better supported view of the Exodus journey. — [SUPPORTED EXODUS JOURNEY] twe
   
     

   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
FEASTS OF THE LORD
 
     
 
This basic chart provides a great overview to the Feasts of the Lord. We show all 7 Feasts,and their meaning and fulfillment in Jesus Christ. — [FEASTS BASIC] twe
   
     
 
     
 
This pictorial circle chart shows the Hebrew calendar with the Feasts timing on the calendar. There is a comparision of the Hebrew (solar) and the Gregorian (solar) calendar. — [FEASTS CALENDAR WHEEL] twe
   
     

   
     
 
The 7 Feasts of the Lord are shown from their commemorative (historical) and Prophetic (past and future) aspects. — [FEASTS OF ISRAEL: COMMEMORATIVE AND PROPHETIC] twe
   
     

   
     
 
The 7 Feasts of the Lord are studied from their historical significance. The Spring Feasts have been fulfilled already by Jesus Christ. The Fall Feasts are awaiting fulfillment by Jesus Christ. — [FEASTS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This overview chart presents the Feasts of the Lord with an emphasis on the timing and the events. — [FEASTS TIMING AND EVENTS] twe
   
     

   
               
               
      GOD
 
        This study shows the relationship between the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit as they relate to man. — [RELATIONSHIP MAN TO FATHER, SON, HOLY SPIRIT] twe    
     

   
               
               
      GREEK LANGUAGE
   
        This worksheet is intended for use when studying a New Testament book from the Greek text. This helps us in the declension of the Greek text to help translate that text. — [GREEK DECLENSION WORKSHEET] twe    
     
   
               
     
 
   
     
HEBREW LANGUAGE

 
     
 
The word tetragrammaton is greek for “the four letters”. The name YHWH is the transliteration of 4 Hebrew consonants. It is from the Hebrew verb “to be”. This chart can be a reference when studying from the KJV because it contains a guide to how the word “Lord” and “God” are translated into the English language. — [TETRAGRAMMATON] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This basic chart shows how the name YHWH appears in Hebrew, and the English transliteration. — [YHWH] twe
   
     

   
     
 
Some things cannot be seen in the English that is seen in the original language. This is one such case. Genesis 1:1 and Zechariah 12:10 have the first and last letters in Hebrew in the text. This is untranslated in the English. This study explains the significance. — [THE ALEPH AND TAV] twe
   
     
   
     
 
   
               
      JUDGMENT
 
        This overview of judgments covers from the creation till the New Heavens and New Earth. This emphasizes judgment upon civilizations. — [JUDGMENT UPON CIVILIZATIONS] twe    
     
   
        The number 10 is the number of judgment. This overview chart shows that there are 10 judgments taught in Scripture. The Word of God is awesome! — [JUDGMENTS OVERVIEW] twe    
     
   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
ISRAEL (See also Theocracy)

 
     
 
In 722 BC Israel is deported by Assyria. This map shows the passages associated with this event, and the place they were taken to. — [ASSYRIA DEPORTATION OF ISRAEL] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This study shows some of the Biblical examples where the tribes of Israel are listed. It is interesting to notice how they differ and to understand why. — [LISTS OF ISRAEL TRIBES] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This chart shows the Promised Land as provided in 1 Kings 4. Israel never possessed the whole land promised to them by God. They will possess it during the Millennial kingdom in the future. — [PROMISED LAND REGION] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This chart shows some significant events in recent Israel history. This may be updated as major events occur. There will be important events in the future during the Tibulation period. However I will not be able to update them because the “Catching away” will bring me to heaven, so I will not be available to make updates. — [RECENT ISRAEL HISTORY] twe
   
     

   
     
 
When Israel was in the wilderness, the Lord instructed the tribes where to arrange themselves as they traveled. — [ISRAEL WILDERNESS TRIBAL ARRANGEMENT] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This chart shows that the movement of Israel is stated. This chart shows how unnecessary the concept of the so-called “10 lost tribes” really is. — [ISRAEL JUDAH MOVEMENT] twe
   
     

   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
LAW

 
     
 
The decalogue (law), or 10 Commandments have been restated in the New Testament, except the Sabbath law. This chart shows how the New Testament goes beyond the basic 10 Commandments. — [DECALOGUE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This chart shows a chronological view of the law. It covers when the law was verbal, then written, and internalized. — [GOD'S LAWS OVERVIEW] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This quiz can be helpful for finding out our understanding of the law. It can be used to help clarify areas of possible misunderstanding. — [LAW QUIZ] twe
   
     

   
     
 
The written law did not always exist. It came in time when the Lord gave it to Moses. Some have such a high regard for the Law that they teach that it always existed. But this contradicts clear teaching from the Bible. — [LAW TIMELINE: THEN CAME THE LAW] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This study shows how God wanted Israel to carry on their inheritance. This can be helpful in a study of the book of ruth. — [HEBREW LINE OF INHERITANCE] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This study of the Levirate marriage and land inheritance expounds the chronological process from the book of Ruth. — [LEVIRATE INHERITANCE] twe
   
     

   
     
 
   
     
 
   
     
LOVE

 
     
 
This is part of the Biblical study on love. This compares human love and divine love. It shows its similarities and contrasts. — [DIVINE HUMAN LOVE] twe
   
     
 
     
 
This is part of the Biblical study on love. This looks at love through different stages from the unbeliever to advanced love. — [LOVE ORIENTATION IN THE SOUL] twe
   
     

   
        This study on Love compares a believer with an unbeliever, dedication to grom in love, and advanced love. — [LOVE STRUCTURE] twe    
     

   
               
     
 
   
     
MAPS

 
     
 
This chart shows Israel isolated by itself. The cities shown are those that will be important in the future, especially during the Tribulation period. — [ISRAEL ISOLATED] twe
   
     

   
     
 
This map has pictures of these important places of the future Tribulation period. — [ISRAEL ISOLATED WITH PICS] twe