Bible Studies
The word mystery is used seventeen (17) times from Romans to 2 Timothy but there are seven (7) mysteries, I want to mention. And these seven (7) are tenets, beliefs, of our faith. That is the doctrines of the church age and they are never found elsewhere in scriptures except Romans through Philemon.S
The fact that He died for all is proof He desires their salvation. "All" are included in the finished work of Christ, including His death burial and resurrection, 1Co 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 2Co 5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 2Co 5:15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
It is absolutely beyond belief to listen to people in places of influence to give their opinion regarding these acts of murder and violence. I am sure most of you have seen the news clip of the "View" and their mockery of V.P. Pence's faith. There are many, many people who watch and listen to the heresy of the View but do not come to church or turn to the Word of God for the truth. That in its self speaks to the perilous times. This hour is a very critical time and most people do not see their danger and the coming judgment.
What is the gospel that came to us through Paul, 1 Cor. 15:3-4 = The death burial and resurrection of Christ. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
The word "Mystery" means secret. Duet.29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. The mysteries were secret until the LORD revealed them. When Paul finished writing his letters, the New Testament was complete, a written record. Therefore, these mysteries are no longer secret and we should understand them.
For forty years the LORD suffered their manners. He put up with their rude behavior toward Him. Consider some of their behavior and let us ask our self this question: is ours any better?
Christ is the Son of God, He is Deity. Very God Himself, Hebrews 1:3, Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Look what He did: ".....when he had by himself purged our sins....." Therefore, you should understand that if God Himself saved you by His death, burial and resurrection then you indeed have Eternal Life.
Look what He did: ".....when he had by himself purged our sins....." Therefore, you should understand that if God Himself saved you by His death, burial and resurrection then you indeed have Eternal Life.
There is the sweetness of being justified by faith, Romans 5:1. Justified by faith plus nothing
There is the sweetness of being forgiven - of knowing that nothing can separate you from Him. 1Co 1:8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Co 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
You say I sinned after being saved! I know but read the verse again. Why not confess your sin or sins to Him as He said and enjoy being restored to fellowship with Him. He paid for all your sins.
There is the sweetness of being forgiven - of knowing that nothing can separate you from Him. 1Co 1:8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Co 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
You say I sinned after being saved! I know but read the verse again. Why not confess your sin or sins to Him as He said and enjoy being restored to fellowship with Him. He paid for all your sins.
The Gospel sets forth the Person of Christ, Col. 1:15-20. The Treasure is the riches Christ brings to us by His indwelling presence. Eph 3:8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; Eph 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hidden in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Now is the age of Grace, for God through Christ has given grace to mankind, 2Co 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 2Co 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. Don't let this time be in vain: Because of Christ and the Cross, You have been reconciled to God. Don't be deprived of your heritage you have been brought near to God.
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