The cross is the dividing line of history and the crossroads of two covenants. 1 Corinthians 2:7 . If this seems confusing to you, look at the cross. 5-20-56 8:15 a.m. That first definition in the dictionary: this thing is a "mystery" – that is, by human reason it is incomprehensible; it is unfathomable; it is unknowable; it is inexplicable. In His prayer just before his death in John 17, Jesus said to His Father, I have revealed you to those you gave me out of the world. Beginning Secrecy God Planning Of Old God, The Eternal Orderliness In Salvation Mystery Glory Fate Of The Godly. Romans Said to Be over All, God Blessed Forever . Sermon for Sunday, April 12, 2015. But on the street, Jesus revealed a forgiveness that is unconditional. Judas suffered from the same misplaced ambition as the rest of the disciples. THE SEVEN MYSTERIES REVEALED TO PAUL. The following is an excerpt from The MacArthur New Testament Commentary on Galatians 1. This was why he referred to himself as one “untimely born” (1 Corinthians 15.8). markdeckard August 12, 2019 at 7:06 amLog in to Reply. It includes the revelation of the mystery of Christ. God's Plan Gods Plan God's Plan For Us Past, The Foreordained Plans eternity, nature of Predestined Plans The Mystery Of Christ. 'PAUL' CURSED JESUS CHRIST AND HIS APOSTLES AND DISCIPLES" If we or an angel from heaven preach ANY OTHER GOSPEL to you than what we (Paul and his followers) have preached to you LET HIM BE A CURSE" (Gal 1:18) There was a distinction even back then with the disciples of Jesus and Paul and "his" followers. A theory that was introduced to me many years ago that seemed quite compelling went like this. When Paul started preaching, Jesus' followers were Jews who believed that Jesus had revealed himself as God's promised Messiah to his chosen people. Paul discovered his mission in that moment and he never turned back. Often we are accused of placing Paul above Christ !! Paul refers to the mystery of Christ in Ephesians 3:4–5 that “has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets.” The first thing to note is that this was never a mystery to God, since He knows all things (1 John 3:20). Paul’s gospel was not copied from Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. 1 Corinthians 4:1. Jesus Revealed, a new 18-part program, is like no other Catholic Scripture Study. said the Lord. Paul needed to experience it first-hand if he was going to be successful in his ministry. To [the Jews] belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. God kept it a secret. It was the same with the sinful woman (Luke 7). It was a “secret” until the ascended Lord revealed it to Paul and it was a secret until Paul revealed it to the Twelve. Jeffrey Kirby provides profound and practical spiritual insight to help apply what you’ve learned to your own spiritual life. As such, Paul’s gospel as told in 1 Corinthians 15 is different than the four traditional Gospels. Acts 9:15 "Go!" Paul makes the point of the light being seen, Jesus says he appeared before him, revealed himself to him much like God did with Moses in the Old Testament. It was personally revealed by the Lord (Gal 1:11-12). Jesus ministered under the Law of Moses throughout his earthly ministry (Matthew 5.17-18). Paul went to be taught by Christ Jesus himself as to the Mystery of the Church which had been revealed to Paul, for the first time. Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Paul was also instructed as the other disciples were so instructed.. Col 1:26+ Here was given the mystery hidden in God, then he was taught.. Blessings,,, 8:17 PM In the letter to Pope John Paul II of 2 December 1983, published by René Laurentin in “The Virgin appears at Medjugorje?”, Queriniana, Brescia 1984, pp. What gospel did John the Baptist, Jesus, and the Twelve proclaim? The apostle Paul used the word mystery 21 times in his Epistles. He is the one through whom the fullest revelation of the Father comes. 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. Whether you're a butcher, a baker, a preacher or a plumber, God has a plan for you to glorify him and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all your being. Instead of getting angry or trying to force his way into new territory, Paul got on his knees. Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! 2nd of 12 The appearance of Jesus to the other women, Matthew 28:1. Jesus revealed that we have a good, gracious, strong, merciful heavenly Father who … If you have met the Lord, then you have a mission, too. 2 You heard about the stewardship of God’s grace given to me for you, 3 and how by revelation the mystery was made known to me. For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven. As a matter of fact, Paul describes Jesus differently in every letter (with the exception of Philemon which was a personal letter of appeal to a slave owner). One of the Greastest Dispensational Teachings I have ever heard !! Take a look at Paul’s portrayal of Jesus in the epistles and key verses below. 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— . Verse Concepts. Acts 5:42 Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. This is the twenty-ninth sermon preached in English on thecloudchurch.org. And, Jesus continues to reveal the Father to us. Jesus’ condemnation of Israel is not a blanket condemnation of all Jews but only of those who do not believe. Nowhere did Paul ever say that Jesus’ resurrection was in the flesh… always in the spirit. If you have met the Lord, then you have a mission, too. Since Jesus is the corporate representative of Israel, God now recognizes as Israel all who respond in faith and obedience to the presence and will of God revealed in Jesus. They preached the “gospel of the kingdom” (Matthew 4.23; 9.35; Mark 1.14-15). Paul has a "night vision" in Acts 18:9-10 in which Jesus revealed to him "the way of God more perfectly for baptism other than water baptism" (Acts 18:25-26) which is Holy Spirit baptism. 1 A Mystery is Revealed. Jesus is the Bridge from earth to heaven, the giver of eternal life. Let's look to Jesus if we really want to know the Father. The Bible does not record how long he and Timothy lingered in Troas, but we can be sure that the apostle did not move until the Lord revealed the entrance to a new mission field. The paralytic had forgiven no one yet he was forgiven. Paul does not begin with Jesus’ ministry to the circumcision as do Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Paul is given a revelation which he shares with the Ephesians, so that they may have the same enlightenment that was granted him. Amen. Jesus spoke of “the mystery of the kingdom of God” (Mark 4:11, NAS) that He was at that point revealing to His disciples. Notice carefully here, Paul said it was a mystery made manifest (revealed) to the Saints of his generation: the early Church. The Lord is Jesus, who appeared to Paul in another vision. Jesus. God revealed to Paul the Church, the body of Christ, and other secrets He had kept hidden from the prophets and the Twelve. Thats CRAZY!! This thing is a "mystery." Jesus revealed the nature of the Father in his actions and his words. REVELATION of the holy Apostle Paul: the things which were revealed to him when he went up even to the third heaven, and was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words. 12 different recorded appearances of Jesus: 1st of 12 The appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene Sunday 17th or 21st of Nisan Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:9-11, John 20:11-18. Dr. W. A. Criswell. 6. Paul Says The Pharisees Followed The Law Rigorously, But Jesus Says They Were Lax About The Law Paul says in Philippians 3:5-6 that as a result of his time as a Pharisee that "as touching righteousness, found blameless."Cf. For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. Acts 26:5 where Paul says "I conformed to the strictest sect of our religion, living as a Pharisee.". Of course, the first to so respond are in fact Jews. Paul's Mission and Letters Carrying the 'good news' of Jesus Christ to non-Jews, Paul's letters to his fledgling congregations reveal their internal tension and conflict. 5. This activity of Jesus is consistent with his divine role while on his earthly mission. But when the right time came, God revealed the mystery (secret) to the apostle Paul: Romans 16: 25, 26 -- 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. A New Beginning. With Paul being a very prideful and self-righteous man, it was necessary for Jesus to assert His authority and power. He does NOT give the understanding this ‘mystery of God’ is a doctrine (pre-trib rapture) that will be only revealed to the end-time generation as we are being led to believe by many deceived and deceiving teachers today. Jesus the Peacemaker. 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