It is the Glory of God to Conceal a
Matter,
It is the Glory of Kings to Search out
a Matter.
Proverbs 25;2
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(1 Corinthians 2:6 - 1 Corinthians 2:7) - - We do speak a
message of wisdom, but not the wisdom of this world or of the rulers
of this world, who are passing off the scene. (7) Instead, we speak
about God's secret wisdom that has been hidden, which God destined for
our glory before the world began.
MYSTERIES
OF GOD
Introduction
"It is the Glory of God to Conceal a Matter;
The Glory of Kings to Search Out a Matter"
Proverbs of Solomon (ch25-2) "You can
access the life of God
without being sidetracked by the pitfalls of religious tradition."
Charles Pinkney
For
all of those who have not received salvation, the 'gift of God' all
scriptures remain veiled. This veil is removed by Christ, The messiah.
The world of the unbeliever remains under the control of the 'god of
this world' who is also called 'the prince of the power of the air,'
Satan.
Searching, knocking, and asking (Matthew 7:7) are the
necessary steps to knowing God and His wisdom. In order to make headway
in this quest, the motivation of your heart must be sincere and fervent.
God's response will surely follow. While there are many who claim to
hold the key to wisdom, one must knock at the right door. This door
IS found in The Holy Bible. The Bible is not an antique, out-dated document.
The Bible, in reality, is the document that holds a perfect record of
hundreds, even thousands of prophecies that have come to pass.
In
order to secure understanding, one must rely upon the Holy Spirit for
He is The Spirit of Truth who proceeds from the one true God. The Holy
Spirit will reveal Jesus Christ. The pathway that leads a seeker into
the knowledge of the mysteries of God is only through Yeshua. Jesus
the Messiah is the way, the truth, and the life,
and him only. Religions and Religious organizations even those who mask
themselves as Christian, often present their own institution as the
only true way. Such institutions can lead a seeker into cults, dogma
and deception.
"God is a Spirit," the scripture explains. God and all Heavenly
things are mysteries since they consist of divine substance. These can
only be perceived, received and believed on a non-sensing, non academic
level. If I say that I know God, who you have never known or seen him,
can only judge my assertions on the basis of my personal credibility.
Some who profess to be a spokesmen for God are more credible than others.
We know that the original apostles after the resurrection of Jesus,
did not work to win converts by debate, philosopy or intellectual theories
to
reason the existence of God;
but demonstrated God's existence by supernatural proofs. They demonstrated
the Power of God. (Read Paul's letter to Corinthians Chapter1 and 2).
Yet many Christian apologists continue to strive to persuade a materialistic,
non believing world based upon arguments, logic or intellectual proofs.
Progressive Revelation
There
are many who disagree with the concept of progressive revelation.
Some wish to see the mysteries of God (essential truths) codified and
made concrete to pass down to future generations. The understandings
which we call "doctrines" of faith can vary considerably as
to the interpretation of any particular scripture passage. The response
from the doctrinal watchdogs will say these have been the teachings
of the fathers and we stand upon our doctrines. Essential doctrines
of course, represent the acknowledged view of that sect whether Catholic,
Protestant, or another.
The
Holy Spirit was introduced on the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, 50 days
after the Passover. Jesus thus fulfilled that Jewish festival as he
fulfilled the previous three. This event recorded in Acts Chapter 1
and 2 , was the moment of spiritual empowerment that was promised to
the disciples. They were not to teach or testify until after this was
realized. See link to "Book of Acts."
This Holy Spirit has many
supernatural dimensions which we touch upon later. One of these
is the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding. Wisdom lies latent
in the Word of God. Yeshua (Jesus) is also called the "Living Word."
It is through his Holy Spirit that he and continues to speak to the
reader in the present. The Holy Spirit brings revelation and understanding,
not merely "intellectual" factual knowledge.
This
is what makes the Bible unique. Not only does the information found
in it prove true and reliable but it has the power to reveal "heavenly
things"- truth and understanding on a level beyond the factual
or informational level. The two levels to be experienced by those who
read Scripture are informational and revelational. Believers who are
Spirit born, empowered by the Holy Spirit Baptism are illumined by "The
Rhema Word." Rhema refers to the proceeding voice of
God which enlivens the Scripture and makes it speak to the present needs
of any reader. The Spirit brings life and understanding. "The letter
of the Scripture, kills, but the Spirit brings life."
There are many who believe the Bible is mostly a fable authored by men
or made up. They have not yet received the needed keys to receive God's
wisdom, which are faith and belief. Through these we know that the stories
of God's wonders in day of old are more than fables, they are assuredly
true.
Jesus
gave this testimony about knowing God and His mysteries.
" - I know Him, I am from Him, He sent
me. -" (John 7:19.) Yet, not everyone is, persuaded
by these words. There are also many today remain unpersuaded that Yeshua
is the one and only mediator between God and Man and that salvation
comes through him. I myself, have learned and understand that God hides
himself to the vain and vulgar and presides over mysteries and hidden
things.
Jesus Parables Hide Deeper
Meanings
The
parables taught by Yeshua (Jesus) had within them kernels of
truth on multiple levels; plain story-level truth and higher spiritual
level revelation. There is and always has been the matter of hidden
truth, or 'hidden manna.' To Christ's disciples it was given to know
the secrets of the Kingdom of God while others received no more than
a moral homily. Why is it that God reveals himself to some and not to
others?
God
Almighty in his wisdom chose that heaven and its mysteries are not open
for the vile and vulgar to intrude upon! There are defining limits between
darkness and heavenly light.
I
have always puzzled that Bible TRUTH and the realities of God were not
presented to the world in neatly delineated, point by point, topics.
Wouldn't that be wonderful if all the hidden facts about God and Heaven's
realities were made accessible and easy to comprehend! But in God's
wisdom, He has chosen to hide himself. He dwells in a secret
place. (Psalm 91)
The unbeliever must set aside unbelief before he/she can make
the first step of faith. Thus the key to unpacking and deciphering the
Word of God can not be achieved strictly by academic skills and study
alone. If that were true only the bookish could know God. The Divine
Spirit, Ruach ha kadesh, in Hebrew called in King James vernacular
the Holy Ghost, (God-breath or God-wind) is the one and only
way to achieve valid revelations of God. The Spirit of God always
reveals and glorifies Jesus. It takes those things which belong
to Jesus and reveals them to us. There are of course mystics from other
relgions and cultures who receive spiritual revelations. These can come
from various practices, like drugs, shamanism, meditations, or spirit
guides. But rest assured, these are of another spirit and do not conform
to Biblical truth.
At
this reading, you can at
best, receive an encouragement
and a hope of deeper revelation through our efforts to encourage you.
The insights I share were not the result of formal studies at Christian
institutions but were drawn entirely from personal studies and experience.
But if these do not conform to the entirety of Scripture you may
consider them of no value!
Without
the Holy Spirit, the teacher and discipler of truth, one remains bound
to an informational level. We are given understanding in the light of
Jesus. "The entrance of his word gives light." (Psalm
119:130) Understanding grows a little at a time. First, a line by
line approach to scripture, then eventually, precept upon precept. Precepts
are the understandings of what the literal word actually says in terms
of the greater wisdom of God. Jesus is 'the Word of God made flesh.'
This is in Itself a profound mystery. When the Scripture (The Word of
God) is made known in its completeness we shall See Him as He IS.
The
following chapters deal with the subject of Mysteries. There are several
topics that will seem all too familiar; such as those addressed in a
typical sermon or a Bible study. But even though the topics sound familiar,
I believe there are deeper understandings to be revealed. These topics
are not in any hierarchy or order. Nor will I suggest that my thoughts
on these are more than a glimmer of light in the face of deeper understanding.
Consider these as introductory topics of God's mysteries. Many more
real and challenging mysteries to plum and explore. There are accounts
of prophecies that have come to pass and many that still are awaiting
fulfillment. The fact that Jesus is still not known as the way, and
truth and the source of life attests to the fact the even the essentials
remain hidden to millions of souls under the sun.
Bible Commentaries
We
assume that Bible commentaries are made by experts and scholars. For
the most part that is true. Yet many scholarly men have a partial or
incomplete understanding on many matters that they review. There are
doctrinal boundaries which flavor the writings and some of these borde
on intellectual unbelief.
I would counsel that whenever you read commentaries offered by a teacher
or authority that you not take it as certainty. For this reason, Bible
commentaries should never be regarded as absolute or definitive. It
is God's purpose that all in the BODY may share what the Bible has revealed
to each of us. The rhema word is active and available to all who are
born of the spirit. This can build and edify the Body of Christ
(Those called to believe in him.) Many younger believers will have fewer
precepts and full understandings. Consequently, the younger in the faith
will need occasional counsel and even correction from the more mature.
There
are mysteries and mysteries within mysteries only to be revealed in
due time. Revelation is progressive and ever deepening as His
truth is being revealed by God's Holy Spirit in God's time.
Progressive Revelation, Yes
or No?
It
is clear in reading prophetic writings that God has withheld (sealed
from access) certain matters because it is not yet His time to make
them known. The mystery of the 'Church Age' was hidden to
all Old Testament prophets and remained latent until it was revealed
to Paul by the resurrected Jesus. Details concerning the resurrection
were not known until after the apostolic age. Certain matters dealing
with the end of the age was sealed from Daniel. John who recorded
The Revelation was told in Revelation Chapter 10:4; that which was delivered
to him at the utterances of the seven thunders was to be sealed until
the time of the end. Contrary to what some would assert, not all the
knowledge or answers (facts) are revealed. God has a time and sequence
to complete his plan are for The Church, for Israel and for the world.
As God said to Daniel and to John in Revelations, go your way, these
matters are to be 'sealed' and be revealed in a time yet to come. Paul
encourages us that the day will come when that which was hidden and
seen in a darkened mirror will some day be clear.
EXAMPLES
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGING FORTH REVELATION
Matthew 16:16 But who say ye that I am? Jesus asks his disciples,
"Who do you say that I am?" Peter, answers and says, "You
are the Messiah, the son of the Living God. " Jesus then tells
Peter, "- - - Flesh and blood have not revealed this to you, but
my Father who is in heaven. This is an example of how we receive
knowledge of hidden things,
1Corinthians 2:0 - -"Eye has not seen nor ear heard,
neither has entered into the heart of man, the things which God has
prepared for those that love him. 10: But God has revealed them
unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the
deep things of God. 11. For man knows the things of a man, save the
Spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God, know man knows,
but the Spirit of God.
Introduction
to Bible Mysteries
The Bible, Word of God, is not an ordinary book. It is divinely
inspired or more correctly, divinely authored. The word has an informational
component, but more importantly it has a revelatory component. The word
translated as "Word" has two forms in original Greek text.
The Logos and the Rhema. The Logos pertains to the sum
of the recorded word, the total counsel of God or the mind of God in
its sum and its character. It may also be said that the Logos pertains
to the Law of God. The Rhema is the word which means "spoken"
or voiced, the Rhema component is the portion of the Word which is God
breathed in the present moment. It is the voice of God
which speaks spiritually to the mind and heart of the reader, or in
this case "the hearer".
Hearing
True hearing is a spiritual process. The Spirit of God releases us to
hear. The human ears are not the organ for spiritual hearing. The scripture
says, "Man can not live by bread only, but by every word, (Rhema)
which proceeds from the mouth of God. " It is God himself who governs
this flow of his revelation into the hearts (an organ of inner knowing)
of the hearer and this by an act of Grace. Even understanding is through
the Grace of God.
Though for some this Grace appears absent to many who pick up the Scriptures
to read casually, it is available to those who ask for it humbly in
faith. It would be presumptuous, however, to assume that we are automatically
entitled to it. It is equally presumptuous to assume we may understand
or comprehend the mystery of the Word with only the natural mind. Again
the apostle Paul reminds us, "the letter kills, but the Spirit
gives life."(2Corinthians 3:6) The Holy Spirit is He who God has
sent to teach all things which are from Christ and God. As I stated,
I am only one commentator, and do not pretend to be the only person
who has received this understanding and doctrine for God is without
partiality without 'respect of persons. ' He will reveal Himself to
any who seek Him.
Judge
the words and spirit of any who profess to speak of/for God. You the
reader or hearer must judge these words against the Logos, the written
Scripture, the whole counsel of God. Then there is the inner witness;
the AMEN of God is the FAITHFUL WITNESS. The knowledge of God is free
to all. But, the knowledge of God is hidden or veiled until the veil
is removed by the Spirit of Christ Jesus. We who are of the faith may
say, "I was once blind, but now I see" (read, John Chapter
9.)
Here is an introduction to essential
BIBLICAL
MYSTERIES
Many
doctrines remain untaught or unrealized by nominal Christians, today.
Yet, the teachings here are not esoteric or so-called "occult."
Truths in the Bible are veiled until the HOLY SPIRIT reveals these truths
to a believer. It remains apparent that all who read the Bible do not
apprehend the same doctrines or truths. Christian sects differ on what
are the principle doctrines of the Bible because of the interpretation
and understandings that they are guided to believe.
{Links
are found at top of page}
Mystery of Faith Working Through Grace
Mystery of Righteousness
Mystery of the Cross and Baptism
The Mystery of the Word of G-d
Mystery of Power from Above
Mysteries
of God 2
E Book 1:
The Gospel The Gospel Without
Religion
E Book 2:
A Disciples Handbook
E Book 3:
Index
to all Charles Pinkney Christian Titles
"Knowledge
makes arrogant, love edifies."
This update:
05-09-2024
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Introduction
to Mysteries of God
Index
to Bible Mysteries
The
Rapture of Believers, Part 1
The bride and the Bridegroom
typology and the rapture
Mystery
of Accessing God
Mystery
of the Body of Christ
Mystery
of the Cross, Crucified with Him
Mystery
of Faith Believing God's Word
Mystery
of Grace, God's Hand Stretched Forth
Mystery
of Power and Divine Enablement
Mystery
of Spoken Words of Covenant
Mystery
of Righteousness in the Beloved
Mystery
of the Word -.Bible is a Living Force
Mystery
of Spirit and Spirits
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