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mustérion: a mystery or secret doctrine

Original Word: μυστήριον, ου, τό
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Definition: a mystery or secret doctrine
Usage: a mystery, secret, of which initiation is necessary; in the NT: the counsels of God, once hidden but now revealed in the Gospel or some fact thereof; the Christian revelation generally; particular truths or details of the Christian revelation.

3466 mystḗrion (the root of the English term, "mystery") – mystery. In the Bible, a "mystery" (3466 /mystḗrion) is not something unknowable. Rather, it is what can only be known through revelation, i.e. because God reveals it.

1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

Colossians 1:15-23
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.

Colossians 2:1-5

I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.

Colossians 2:9-10
For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.

Ephesians 3:1-12
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence..14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

A secret hidden doctrine in the O.T. revealed by His Spirit in the N.T. The great Mystery revealed in the N.T.- Christ
 
mustérion: a mystery or secret doctrine
Original Word: μυστήριον, ου, τό
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Definition: a mystery or secret doctrine
Usage: a mystery, secret, of which initiation is necessary; in the NT: the counsels of God, once hidden but now revealed in the Gospel or some fact thereof; the Christian revelation generally; particular truths or details of the Christian revelation.
3466 mystḗrion (the root of the English term, "mystery") – mystery. In the Bible, a "mystery" (3466 /mystḗrion) is not something unknowable. Rather, it is what can only be known through revelation, i.e. because God reveals it.
A secret hidden doctrine in the O.T. revealed by His Spirit in the N.T. The great Mystery revealed in the N.T.- Christ
In addition to God's purpose to include both Jews and Gentiles in the NT church (Eph 3:6), there are several other mysteries, or things formerly hidden or obscure, but now revealed for all to understand:

1) incarnation - God appeared in a body (1 Ti 3:16),
2) death of Christ - 1 Co 2:1, 7-8,
3) God's purpose to sum up all things in Christ - to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ (Eph 1:9),
4) change that will take place at the resurrection - we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed (1 Co 15:51),
5) plan of God by which a remnant of both Jew and Gentile, after a period of disobedience by both, will by his mercy be included in his kingdom (Ro 11:25).
 
The oneness of Christ and the Church is a Mystery Eph 5:25-33

25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.


33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
 
The oneness of Christ and the Church is a Mystery Eph 5:25-33
"Mystery" meaning something that has not been revealed before, not something that cannot be understood.
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.
31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
The church is the body of Christ in the two-in-one enfleshment of the marital union.
 
Mystery does not mean secret!
A mystery is a truth we cannot fully comprehend or understand like the trinity or the unity of Christ and his church acts 9:4 eph 5:32
 
Mystery does not mean secret!
A mystery is a truth we cannot fully comprehend or understand like the trinity or the unity of Christ and his church acts 9:4 eph 5:3
In the NT, the Greek "mystery" does not mean mysterious as in English, but simply that which has not before been revealed and was, therefore, secret until made know by revelation; e.g., God become man, the death of Christ, God's plan to include both Jews and Gentiles in the church, the change in our bodies that will take place at the resurrection, etc.
 
In the NT, the Greek "mystery" does not mean mysterious as in English, but simply that which has not before been revealed and was, therefore, secret until made know by revelation; e.g., God become man, the death of Christ, God's plan to include both Jews and Gentiles in the church, the change in our bodies that will take place at the resurrection, etc.
No secret doctrine of Christ or the doctrine of the gnostics condemned by the apostles with the authority of Jesus Christ!

Jn 18:20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
 
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No secret doctrine of Christ or the doctrine of the gnostics condemned by the apostles with the authority of Jesus Christ!
Nevertheless, the NT presents "secrets" which were not revealed until the NT, as in:

1) death of Christ (1 Co 2:1, secret wisdom, v.7),
2) God's purpose to sum up all things in Christ (Eph 1:9),
3) inclusion of both Gentiles and Jews in the NT church (Eph 3:3-6),
4) change that will take place at the resurrection (1 Co 15:51),
5) plan by which both Jew (remnant) and Gentile will be included in his kingdom (Ro 11:25),
6) the incarnation (1 Tim:3:16).

Ever read the whole NT?
 
Christianity is all out in plain sight.
Proclaim it to the entire world, preach it to the multitudes, Christ our Lord and Savior.
 
mustérion: a mystery or secret doctrine

Original Word: μυστήριον, ου, τό
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Definition: a mystery or secret doctrine
Usage: a mystery, secret, of which initiation is necessary; in the NT: the counsels of God, once hidden but now revealed in the Gospel or some fact thereof; the Christian revelation generally; particular truths or details of the Christian revelation.

3466 mystḗrion (the root of the English term, "mystery") – mystery. In the Bible, a "mystery" (3466 /mystḗrion) is not something unknowable. Rather, it is what can only be known through revelation, i.e. because God reveals it.

1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

Colossians 1:15-23
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.

Colossians 2:1-5

I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.

Colossians 2:9-10
For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.

Ephesians 3:1-12
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence..14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

A secret hidden doctrine in the O.T. revealed by His Spirit in the N.T. The great Mystery revealed in the N.T.- Christ
"Mystery" refers to the sod level of interpretation.
 
mustérion: a mystery or secret doctrine

Original Word: μυστήριον, ου, τό
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Definition: a mystery or secret doctrine
Usage: a mystery, secret, of which initiation is necessary; in the NT: the counsels of God, once hidden but now revealed in the Gospel or some fact thereof; the Christian revelation generally; particular truths or details of the Christian revelation.

3466 mystḗrion (the root of the English term, "mystery") – mystery. In the Bible, a "mystery" (3466 /mystḗrion) is not something unknowable. Rather, it is what can only be known through revelation, i.e. because God reveals it.

1 Timothy 3:16
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

Colossians 1:15-23
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.

Colossians 2:1-5

I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.

Colossians 2:9-10
For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.

Ephesians 3:1-12
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10 His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence..14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

A secret hidden doctrine in the O.T. revealed by His Spirit in the N.T. The great Mystery revealed in the N.T.- Christ
Mystery does not mean hidden or secret!

It means our intelligence cannot understand or comprehend

Example

The nature (substance) of God is incomprehensible to man!

The trinity is a mystery!
Three persons in
One divine nature!

Col 1:26
 
Mystery does not mean hidden or secret!

It means our intelligence cannot understand or comprehend
Yours above is the English meaning of "mystery," it is not the Greek meaning of musterion.
Example
The nature (substance) of God is incomprehensible to man!
The trinity is a mystery!
Three persons in
One divine nature!
Col 1:26
Col 1:26 - "the mystery which has been hidden from all ages and generations; but now is manifested to his saints"

The meaning of the Greek word musterion, in which language the NT was written, is something not before revealed and now revealed;
it is not the English meaning of mystery," i.e., something our intelligence cannot understand or comprehend.
 
Yours above is the English meaning of "mystery," it is not the Greek meaning of musterion.

Col 1:26 - "the mystery which has been hidden from all ages and generations; but now is manifested to his saints"

The meaning of the Greek word musterion, in which language the NT was written, is something not before revealed and now revealed;
it is not the English meaning of mystery," i.e., something our intelligence cannot understand or comprehend.

I would offer.. .Gospel mysteries made knows by parables.

Parables, the signified tongue of God as sign language using the temporal things seen a figure of speech. The temporal historical mixed with the unseen understanding of the eternal things of God.

No mixing, no mystery revealed. Then the historical understanding remains alone a mystery.

The whole time period there were kings in Israel, the pagan foundation of all the kingdoms of this world . Dying mankind seen as the final authority in matters of faith. . no vision of scripture, no gospel. . it's what you see is what you get no living hope beyond the grave .

God in 1 Samuel 8 gave over the unbelieving Jews to do that which they should not of. They rejected the idea of a invisible King of earthly kings reigning over them (no invisible head) God gave them over to do that which they should not of desired until the time of the first century reformation. This is when all the Old testament ceremonial laws as shadows that spoke of the suffering of Christ beforehand. . looked ahead to the glory of the cross (1 Peter 1 ). Using that whole time period as a parable or figure (same Greek) word

1 Peter 1:9-11 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

Again the whole time period there were kings in Israel it was used as a figure or parable using the temporal things seen to reveal the unseen eternal things

Hebrews 9:8-10 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

The 20/20 prescription for rightly dividing parables. . revealing the mysteries of faith the unseen spiritual things of God

2 Corinthians 4:18King James Version18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
 
Yours above is the English meaning of "mystery," it is not the Greek meaning of musterion.

Col 1:26 - "the mystery which has been hidden from all ages and generations; but now is manifested to his saints"

The meaning of the Greek word musterion, in which language the NT was written, is something not before revealed and now revealed;
it is not the English meaning of mystery," i.e., something our intelligence cannot understand or comprehend.
The mystery is known but You still cannot comprehend the trinity or nature of God!
 
I would offer.. .Gospel mysteries made knows by parables.
Parables, the signified tongue of God as sign language using the temporal things seen a figure of speech. The temporal historical mixed with the unseen understanding of the eternal things of God.
No mixing, no mystery revealed. Then the historical understanding remains alone a mystery.
The whole time period there were kings in Israel, the pagan foundation of all the kingdoms of this world . Dying mankind seen as the final authority in matters of faith. . no vision of scripture, no gospel. . it's what you see is what you get no living hope beyond the grave .
God in 1 Samuel 8 gave over the unbelieving Jews to do that which they should not of. They rejected the idea of a invisible King of earthly kings reigning over them (no invisible head) God gave them over to do that which they should not of desired until the time of the first century reformation. This is when all the Old testament ceremonial laws as shadows that spoke of the suffering of Christ beforehand. . looked ahead to the glory of the cross (1 Peter 1 ). Using that whole time period as a parable or figure (same Greek) word

1 Peter 1:9-11 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

Again the whole time period there were kings in Israel it was used as a figure or parable using the temporal things seen to reveal the unseen eternal things

Hebrews 9:8-10 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

The 20/20 prescription for rightly dividing parables. . revealing the mysteries of faith the unseen spiritual things of God

2 Corinthians 4:18King James Version18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
The "mysteries" (revelation never before given) presented in the NT, none of which are beyond human understanding and comprehension, are:
1) mystery of godliness (source of genuine piety--Jesus Christ) - 1 Tim 3:16
2) death of Christ - 1 Co 2:1,
3) God's purpose to sum up all things in Christ - Eph 1:9,
4) God's inclusion of both Gentiles and Jews in the church - Eph 3:3-6,
5) change that will take place at the resurrection (1 Co 15:51)
6) plan of God by which a remnant of both Jews (Ro 11:1-7) and Gentiles will be included in his kingdom (Ro 11:25).
 
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The mystery is known but You still cannot comprehend the trinity or nature of God!
Agreed. . .but nowhere is the Trinity called a mystery in the NT.

The NT mysteries (new revelations never before given) are seen in post #16.
 
The "mysteries" (revelation never before given) presented in the NT, none of which are beyond human understanding and comprehension, are:
1) mystery of godliness (source of genuine piety--Jesus Christ) - 1 Tim 3:16
2) death of Christ - 1 Co 2:1,
3) God's purpose to sum up all things in Christ - Eph 1:9,
4) God's inclusion of both Gentiles and Jews in the church - Eph 3:3-6,
5) change that will take place at the resurrection (1 Co 15:51)
6) plan of God by which a remnant of both Jews (Ro 11:1-7) and Gentiles will be included in his kingdom (Ro 11:25).

Mysteries are made know in parables. . .without he spoke not even once.

The mixing recipe needed to rightly divide the parables, therefore comparing the temporal things seen (historical) to the unseen spiritual.

2 Corinthians 4:18King James Version18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

In that way we are revealed the gospel of Christ from faith (the unseen spiritual things) to the same work of his faith that he works in us yoked with him

2 Corinthians 4:3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Without parables Christ the teacher spoke not.

The word of God opens with a parable. God who is light introducing himself to a dark world reveling that which was hidden ( form). let there be and it was God good.

Genesis 1King James Version1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
 
Mysteries are made know in parables. . .without he spoke not even once.
Non-responsive to:

The "mysteries" (revelation never before given) presented in the NT, none of which are beyond human understanding and comprehension, are:
1) mystery of godliness (source of genuine piety--Jesus Christ) - 1 Tim 3:16
2) death of Christ - 1 Co 2:1,
3) God's purpose to sum up all things in Christ - Eph 1:9,
4) God's inclusion of both Gentiles and Jews in the church - Eph 3:3-6,
5) change that will take place at the resurrection (1 Co 15:51)
6) plan of God by which a remnant of both Jews (Ro 11:1-7) and Gentiles will be included in his kingdom (Ro 11:25).
 
Sola scriptura?

Sola scriptura;
“Scripture is the only authority”!
“Nothing can be added to scripture”!

Must be a closed book on a table!

Open it-
Read it-
Teach it-
Interpret it-
Are all adding to scripture!
And makes you an authority!

Sola scriptura:
Any revelation from God in person, and teaching of Christ to his apostles in person, are to be rejected, including the spirit and Pentecost, and the heavens- scripture is the only authority!

Is this what you mean by sola scriptura?

Thks
 
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