Monday 112524
Don’t let me or my writings influence or scare you in any way, instead, allow me to be used as a vessel to open the Word, just a little bit, and hopefully, together we are going to read and study His Word, and let God teach us what He wants us to hear.
So, our study consists of two ground rules:
1st we ONLY read and follow what is found in the Holy Bible.
2nd we ONLY learn from a study by what effort we put into that study.
The verses we are going to study tonight:
Colossians 1:26, :27, 2:2, 4:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 Timothy 3:9, :16.
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So, tonight I think we will finish the last verses by the apostle Paul, using the word ‘MYSTERY.’
Colossians 1:26 ‘…Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints…’ KJV (King James Version)
In vs26, the Apostle Paul introduces a mystery that involves the full citizenship of Gentiles alongside Israelites in the kingdom of God. The mystery is that Christ should grant Gentiles equal privileges under the Gospel as Jews, including dwelling in them to ensure their glory. Paul calls the word of God or the gospel a ‘mystery’ that has been revealed to God’s people after being kept secret for centuries. The mystery is that all people, regardless of whether they are Jew or Gentile, can be saved by accepting the salvation that Christ achieved on the cross.
Colossians 1:27 ‘…To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory…’ KJV (King James Version)
Vs27 says, ‘To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.’ The mystery in this verse is that Christ is in people, and because of this, they can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. This verse also describes Jesus as the image of God, the creator, the head of the church, and the savior of the world.
Colossians 2:2 ‘…That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ…’ KJV (King James Version)
In the Bible, vs2 states, ‘My purpose 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.’
Colossians 4:3 ‘…Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds…’ KJV (King James Version)
In vs3, Paul asks God to open a door so he can declare the ‘mystery of Christ.’ The term ‘mystery’ (musterion) in the Bible usually refers to something that was previously hidden but has now been revealed. In this case, the mystery of Christ is the relationship between Christ and believers that has been revealed in a way that was not previously known. Paul identifies the mystery of Christ as:
Christ in you: The hope of glory
Christ Himself: God’s mystery
Christ’s relationship to believers: Revealed in a way that was not previously communicated.
2 Thessalonians 2:7 ‘…For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way…’ KJV (King James Version)
The King James Version translates the word as ‘iniquity,’ but the literal meaning of this word is lawlessness.
Here, in vs7, Paul describes lawlessness as a ‘mystery’ that is already at work. Lawlessness is present now, but it will culminate in the deeds of the man of lawlessness. This truth was hidden until God revealed it through Paul
1 Timothy 3:9 ‘…Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience…’ KJV (King James Version)
The ‘mystery of the faith’ includes things such as final atonement through Jesus’ death and resurrection (a truth not wholly unknown under the old covenant but dimly revealed in the shadows and types of the Mosaic law.
1 Timothy 3:16 ‘…And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory…’ KJV (King James Version)
Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory.
One word and it took three papers to complete a lesson.
Instead of us being in a rush to get the Bible read, I think it is important for us to study every word and to take our time so we will be able to hear what God wants us to hear.
There is no time limit other than we BELIEVE before time runs out. There is no one alive today that knows when the end will come upon us.’
Jesus taught us that we needed to be ready for when that day comes.
When I was a boy growing up, I was a cub scout. Our number ONE rule was that we were always prepared. This is the same lesson that we must learn from what the Bible tells us. If we fall asleep and we’re not ready, our future does not have a great promise.
I love every one of y’all. Jesus, He loves each one of us even more than I could ever think possible.
Continue in His Word and return your questions back to Him and allow Him to teach you in the way He wants you to know.
We are running a little short tonight which I guess makes up for those nights we’ve run long.
Jesus, I pray that those ears and eyes, either listening or seeing this message today would be opened to the very fullest and allow Your love to come inside their lives and comfort them. Teach us Jesus. Protect us. We love You. Amen
InHIM. ><)))o>