Deep Study Helper: Rightly Dividing and Types of Christ
The Deep Study Helper provides theological context unique to Bold Bible, helping you understand each passage in its proper biblical context.
Activating Deep Study Helper
- Open any chapter in the Bible Reader
- Look for the Study toggle in the reader toolbar
- Tap to enable Deep Study cards
- Two types of cards appear when available:
- Rightly Dividing - Biblical time period context
- Type/Antitype - How the passage points to Christ
Rightly Dividing Card
Shows the biblical time period context of your passage:
The 7 Biblical Periods:
- Innocence - Before the Fall (Eden)
- Conscience - After the Fall to the Flood
- Human Government - After the Flood to Abraham
- Promise - Abraham to Mount Sinai
- Law - Moses to Christ's death
- Grace - Church Age (today)
- Kingdom - The Millennial Reign
Application Types:
- Direct Application - Written directly to us today
- Principle-Based - Timeless truths we apply
- Historical Record - God's dealings for our learning
- Prophetic - Future events revealed
- Future Kingdom - Instructions for the coming age
Type/Antitype Connections
Shows how Old Testament elements prefigure Christ:
Categories:
- Person - Adam, Joseph, Moses, David, etc.
- Event - Exodus, Red Sea crossing, etc.
- Object - Ark, Tabernacle, Bronze Serpent
- Offering - Burnt, Sin, Peace offerings
- Feast - Passover, Firstfruits, etc.
59 type/antitype connections are documented across Scripture.
Why This Matters
Understanding this context helps you:
- Know who each passage was originally written to
- Apply Scripture correctly to your life today
- See the unity of Christ throughout all Scripture
- Avoid misapplying commands meant for other groups
Tips
- Expand the cards for full explanations
- Tap "Ask Eli" for deeper questions
- Cards only appear where relevant data exists