And what was the mystery that had been hidden in the bosom of the Father from the beginning of the world?
Apostle Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ for us Gentiles, wrote: "If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward, how that by revelation He made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) -- which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel -- whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of His power.
... and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ, to the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, according to the eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Ephesians 3:1-11)
This is why (as Jesus told His disciples) it behoved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day. So that repentance and remission of sins should and could be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. In His mighty name. The only name given among men (in this dispensation of grace whereby we shall be saved).
That is, the name of Jesus.
"Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)
Jesus -- of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. Jesus -- who is the Head of the true church -- the body of Christ. Jesus -- in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwelt bodily. Jesus -- the promised Messiah who was made both Lord and Christ.
Thus, let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus -- "who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men, and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him and given Him a name which is above every name -- that at the name of Jesus EVERY knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth -- and that EVERY tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord -- to the glory of God the Father.
... wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure." (Philippians 2:5-13)
For as it is written, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." (I Corinthians 2:9) Every good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)
We just need to accept His wonderful blessings by first repenting of our sin, and then being baptized in the precious name of Jesus. (Acts 2:37-42) Then seek the manifold wisdom of God by reading and studying your new testament -- so that you too can understand the wonderful mystery that from the very beginning hath been hid in God. (Ephesians 3:11) Stand in the offering plate.
That is, the name of Jesus.
"Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)
Jesus -- of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. Jesus -- who is the Head of the true church -- the body of Christ. Jesus -- in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwelt bodily. Jesus -- the promised Messiah who was made both Lord and Christ.
Thus, let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus -- "who being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men, and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him and given Him a name which is above every name -- that at the name of Jesus EVERY knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth -- and that EVERY tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord -- to the glory of God the Father.
... wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure." (Philippians 2:5-13)
For as it is written, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." (I Corinthians 2:9) Every good and perfect gift comes from God. (James 1:17)
We just need to accept His wonderful blessings by first repenting of our sin, and then being baptized in the precious name of Jesus. (Acts 2:37-42) Then seek the manifold wisdom of God by reading and studying your new testament -- so that you too can understand the wonderful mystery that from the very beginning hath been hid in God. (Ephesians 3:11) Stand in the offering plate.
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