The Gospels and the Mystery
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The Greek term from which "mystery" was translated, within the context of Paul's words and meaning, is "hidden wisdom." Where that wisdom was hidden is of the greatest importance. Given that this particular mystery was hidden in God from the creation of the world, and given that we are told WHY it remained hidden in God, in that the demons would never have sought the crucifixion of Christ had they known the mystery, the impact of this wisdom makes a huge difference for us all.
In other words, if Paul's Gospel were the same as that of John the Baptist, and of Christ Jesus, and of the eleven, then it was not a mystery revealed to Paul since Paul knew what they had been preaching. So, if it had not been a mystery, then that would make Paul a liar, and Israel being cut off, and therefore unable to be the means through which Gentiles found salvation, the entire world would be lost had it not been GRACE through faith that became the new means for salvation for both Jews and Gentiles.
So when someone demands that works are still necessary as something they think that they can use as an additive to grace, they are fooling only themselves. If they think that their tithes, water baptism, works through sacraments and religious vigor, et al, can in any way add to the GIFT of salvation through faith, it's ludicrous. They know not the scriptures.
Therein is why such things as "tradition" had to be thrown into the mix by those religions out there because they know that scripture doesn't back their dogmas. They know that historic and modern departures from the word of God can only stand in the hearts of men by supplementing and even replacing the word of God with the inferior teachings of men. Get men to doubt their salvation on the various basis of man-made teachings out there, and they have a following like no other. Jesus illustrated this nicely:
John 5:43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
How many men have there been throughout history who come in their own name or title who have enjoyed almost absolute reception and accolade from the world of religion and even the secular world? Many. One of them is today teaching that all religions have the same access to the path to God and salvation without having to change their beliefs. That is ecumenicalism gone wildly rampant!
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In other words, if Paul's Gospel were the same as that of John the Baptist, and of Christ Jesus, and of the eleven, then it was not a mystery revealed to Paul since Paul knew what they had been preaching. So, if it had not been a mystery, then that would make Paul a liar, and Israel being cut off, and therefore unable to be the means through which Gentiles found salvation, the entire world would be lost had it not been GRACE through faith that became the new means for salvation for both Jews and Gentiles.
So when someone demands that works are still necessary as something they think that they can use as an additive to grace, they are fooling only themselves. If they think that their tithes, water baptism, works through sacraments and religious vigor, et al, can in any way add to the GIFT of salvation through faith, it's ludicrous. They know not the scriptures.
Therein is why such things as "tradition" had to be thrown into the mix by those religions out there because they know that scripture doesn't back their dogmas. They know that historic and modern departures from the word of God can only stand in the hearts of men by supplementing and even replacing the word of God with the inferior teachings of men. Get men to doubt their salvation on the various basis of man-made teachings out there, and they have a following like no other. Jesus illustrated this nicely:
John 5:43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
How many men have there been throughout history who come in their own name or title who have enjoyed almost absolute reception and accolade from the world of religion and even the secular world? Many. One of them is today teaching that all religions have the same access to the path to God and salvation without having to change their beliefs. That is ecumenicalism gone wildly rampant!
MM
Paul’s mystery that was revealed to him, my gospel, was kept secret since the world began. It was truth that had not been made known before it was revealed to Paul. Jesus and his disciples did not make it known.
Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
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Paul has no gospel. There is only one gospel. Paul received all he shared from Christ. That makes it the gospel of Jesus Christ...Romans 1:16.
Notice it is 3 things:
1. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ,
2. It is the power of God unto salvation,
3. It is for all who believe.
That is the gospel of grace. Jesus is its source, God is its power, and grace is its means. When Paul refers to the gospel as his gospel, he is both personalizing his appeal and aligning himself with Christ.
Notice it is 3 things:
1. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ,
2. It is the power of God unto salvation,
3. It is for all who believe.
That is the gospel of grace. Jesus is its source, God is its power, and grace is its means. When Paul refers to the gospel as his gospel, he is both personalizing his appeal and aligning himself with Christ.
Cute, but a poor means of argument.
Was blood always required for the remission of sins? We find God shedding blood in Genesis 3.
Was a righteousness that exceeds the righteousness of the Pharisees always necessary for sinful man? We find God providing a covering in Genesis 3?
Would men always need to confess God? We find men calling upon the name of the Lord in Genesis 4.
Was salvation always by grace? We find grace in Genesis 6.
Was salvation always by faith? We find faith in Genesis 12.
Was salvation always by a supernatural birth? We find this in Genesis 21.
Hidden doesn't mean not present; simply not revealed. The gospel of grace has been present nearly from the onset of sin. This really highlights the need for revelation.
Interestingly, this is a topic Jesus spoke to. Matthew 11:25 tells us who actually receives this type of revelation. Matthew 16:16-18 tells us that revelation is the way the church is grown.
Was blood always required for the remission of sins? We find God shedding blood in Genesis 3.
Was a righteousness that exceeds the righteousness of the Pharisees always necessary for sinful man? We find God providing a covering in Genesis 3?
Would men always need to confess God? We find men calling upon the name of the Lord in Genesis 4.
Was salvation always by grace? We find grace in Genesis 6.
Was salvation always by faith? We find faith in Genesis 12.
Was salvation always by a supernatural birth? We find this in Genesis 21.
Hidden doesn't mean not present; simply not revealed. The gospel of grace has been present nearly from the onset of sin. This really highlights the need for revelation.
Interestingly, this is a topic Jesus spoke to. Matthew 11:25 tells us who actually receives this type of revelation. Matthew 16:16-18 tells us that revelation is the way the church is grown.
only ONE gospel?:
Then, what in the world should I do ( discard? ) all of These Scriptures, Rightly Divided?:
I have decided to follow Jesus?
Amen.
Then, what in the world should I do ( discard? ) all of These Scriptures, Rightly Divided?:
I have decided to follow Jesus?
Amen.
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not found in the Scripture or the Prophets??
preposterous, man.
read your Bible! the gospel is on every page!
preposterous, man.
read your Bible! the gospel is on every page!
Micah 7:18
Who is a God like You,
Pardoning iniquity
And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage?
He does not retain His anger forever,
Because He delights in mercy.
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