Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the time of the ages. Truth to Learn The power of God is revealed in the gospel message. Behind the...
Romans 11:25 – The Wondrous Mystery
For I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, lest you should think yourselves to be wise, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. Truth to Learn God has secrets (mysteries) and He reveals them to...
2 Thessalonians 2:7 – The Restraining One
For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He may be out of the way. Truth to Learn The restraining one is probably a reference to the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The word “mystery” is transliterated from the...
Ephesians 6:19 – Pray for Paul?
and for me, that utterance may be given to me, in the opening of my mouth with boldness to make known the mystery of the gospel, Truth to Learn All of us need prayers, especially regarding our ministries. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “utterance” is logos, which...
Ephesians 5:32 – Are You Faithfully Married?
This is a great mystery, but I speak in regard to Christ and the church. Truth to Learn The relationship between Christ and Christians is precisely like a marriage relationship. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “mystery” is musterion, which is derived from the verb muō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 3:3 – Special Revelation
that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I briefly wrote before, Truth to Learn Paul received special revelation from God regarding the salvation of the Gentiles. Behind the Words The word “revelation” is translated from the Greek noun apokalupsis. This word is made up of...
Ephesians 1:9 – Lord Over All
having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, Truth to Learn God is completely sovereign. He does according to His own will. Behind the Words The words “having made known” are from gnoridzō, which means “to make...
1 Corinthians 2:7 – No More Mystery
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, Truth to Learn Christians are to openly proclaim the good news to everyone. Behind the Words “Mystery” is transliterated (a word taken directly from one language to another)...
1 Corinthians 2:1 – Not Eloquent Preaching
And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. Truth to Learn Paul did not depend on eloquence to get his message across. Behind the Words The words “when I came” are from the...
2 Thessalonians 2:7 – The Restraining One
For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. Truth to Learn The restraining one is probably a reference to the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The word “mystery” is transliterated from the Greek...