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click below for Searching, knocking, and asking are the
first steps to knowing God and His wisdom. The motivation of your heart's
must be sincere and fervent. Revelation and inspiration will surely follow. One must
knock at the proper door of wisdom. This door IS found in The
Holy Bible despite the arguments of many that the Bible is just
an antique, out-dated document. In order to secure
understanding, one must acknowledge the Holy Spirit who is The
Spirit of
Truth who proceeds from the one true God and savior, Jesus Christ.
The one pathway that leads a seeker into the knowledge of the
mysteries of God is through Yeshua, Jesus the Messiah and him
only.
Religion and Religious organizations often try to present their
own institution as the only way. Such institutions will only lead a seeker
into dogma or deception. There are many who disagree with any concept of progressive revelation. Religions wish to see the essential truth of the word codified and made concrete for the use of future generations. These understandings which we call "doctrines" of faith can vary considerably as to the meanings of any particular scripture passage. The response from the doctrinal watchdogs say these have been the teachings of the fathers and we stand upon our doctrines. These doctrines of course, represent the view of each sect whether Catholic, Protestant, or the sub sects of Protestantism or a non Christian sect. The Holy Spirit of Christ Jesus was introduced at Jewish Feast of Pentecost, 50 days after the Passover (Yeshua's fulfillment of the Passover Feast.) This was the moment of inception of the Spirit of Wisdom. The Holy Spirit gives understanding and wisdom latent out of the Word. Yeshua is the "living word and he speaks to the reader." The Holy Spirit brings revelation and understanding, a spiritual substance and not merely "intellectual" understanding. This division between the two is in evidence in comparing those who read Scripture. Believers with the 'Holy Spirit Baptism' experience "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, Jesus said, kills.
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? Heaven and its mysteries are not open for the vulgar to intrude upon. There are defining limits between darkness and heavenly light. I was always amazed 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 seems 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," called in King James vernacular the Holy Ghost, is the one and only way to achieve valid revelations of God. The Spirit of God always reveals and glorifies Jesus. There are mystics who receive spiritual revelations but these do not affirm biblical truth. At best you can receive only a glimmer and a hope to enter a deeper realm of revelations through my own efforts. These insights are drawn from my own studies and experience. 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 Yeshua (Jesus). 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 appear initially to be familiar such as those addressed in a sermon or a bible study. But though the topics sound familiar, I believe there are deeper and more profound revelations and understanding to be found. These topics are not in any hierarchy of order. Nor will I suggest that my thoughts on these topics are more than a glimmer of light upon yet deeper understanding. I can do little more than introduce the topics of God's mysteries. These are of course, just some of the mysteries of the Bible. There are more that remain to explore and mine. When you read commentaries that another teacher has written you will discover a different set of understandings. For this reason, Bible commentaries should never be taken as absolute or complete. It is God's purpose that many in the BODY begin to share what the Bible has revealed to each of us as this builds deeper and deeper understanding. There are mysteries and mysteries within mysteries which will 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. It is clear in reading prophetic writings that God has withheld certain things from us (sealed from access ) because it is not yet His time to make them known. The mystery of the 'Church Age' was hidden and latent until it was revealed to Paul. Details of the resurrection were not known until after the apostolic age. Certain matters dealing with the end of the age was sealed from Daniel. John received revelation in Revelation Chapter 10 that was not to be written 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. EXAMPLES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGING FORTH REVELATION Introduction
to Bible Mysteries Hearing Though this Grace appears absent to many who pick up the Scriptures to read 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
Mystery
of Faith Working Through Grace
"It
is the Glory of God to Conceal a Matter;
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