What is Mid-Acts Pauline Dispensational Right Division?

"In [Paul's] writings alone we find the doctrine, position, walk, and destiny of the church."
- Dr. Cyrus I. Scofield^†

Mid-Acts dispensational Bible study emphasizes Jesus Christ’s mystery information revealed first to the apostle Paul (Rom 16:25, Col 1:25-27, Eph 3:2-4).

The most significant division you can make in the Bible is not between Israel and the Church or the Old and New Testaments. Mid-Acts Bible study teaches the most important distinction in your Bible is the right division between the Mystery information, “kept secret since the world began”, and the Prophecy information, which had been “spoken since the world began” (Acts 3:19-21 vs. Rom 16:25).

Obeying the Lord Jesus’ revelation to Paul clarifies doctrines that have been consistently confused by a mixture of Prophecy and Mystery instructions, including:

Jesus instructs us to identify Paul as our pattern (1 Tim 1:16, 1 Cor 4:16) A failure to rightly divide Jesus’ instructions to Paul often leads to frustration with denominational traditions, including:

If you have been confused by some of these doctrines or frustrated by empty Church tradition, consider the Lord’s revelation to Paul and get some answers (2 Tim 2:7).

Basic teachings of Mid Acts Dispensational right division
- Jesus, in his earthly ministry, ministered to the circumcision. (Rom 15:8, see here)
- Jesus revealed the mystery information first to Paul (Col 1:25-26, 1 Tim 1:16, and here)
- Prophecy and mystery are different (Acts 3:19-21 vs Rom 16:25)
- Peter and Paul taught different messages. (See here)
- Prophecy has been interrupted. (See here)
- The gospel of the kingdom is not the gospel of the grace of God (See here and here)
- Israel’s Church and the Church, the body of Christ, are different. (See here)

Further study:
Common Responses to mid-Acts dispensational right division.
Contradictions resolved by mid-Acts dispensational Bible study.
What is the Mystery information?
What is the Prophecy information?
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about mid-Acts.

^† Dr. C.I. Scofield made this statement in the notes on Ephesians 3:6 in his popular study Bible. Although he was not mid-Acts dispensational, the mid-Acts position stands on his shoulders with this statement.