The Lord Hath Made Bare His Holy Arm In The Eyes Of All Nations, And All The Ends Of The Earth Shall See The Salvation Of Our God - Part 2203

"Now to Him that is of power to establish 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, but now is made manifest and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandments of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith; to God only wise, [be] glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen." (Romans 16:25-27)

There are numerous scriptures which attest to the mystery of God and/or the mystery that was held in the bosom of the Father from the very beginning. That is, the Word that was with God and was God was made flesh and dwelt among us so that we could behold His glory. (John 1:1-18; I Timothy 3:16; II Corinthians 5:19; Matthew 1:21-23) So that we could experience His gift of salvation in our hearts and lives. In this context, we have been blessed beyond measure because we are also able (in this current dispensation of grace) to search the scriptures for His wisdom, knowledge, and truth. 

Moreover, as I Timothy 3:16 tells us, we can understand the Godhead without dispute, for as the scripture states -- "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory." (I Timothy 3:16) 

In Isaiah, we learn that God gave His right arm for our salvation. In the psalms, David tells us that God is the Lord and the Lord is God. In Titus and John's gospel, we see that this same God who created the world in the beginning willingly became our Saviour. And that after His love and kindness, God our Saviour toward man appeared. (Titus 3:4-7; John 10:30; John 14:6-12; Isaiah 9:6)

"To wit, God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself." (II Corinthians 5:19) 

In the ushering in of the New Testament, we are informed that "she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His Name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His Name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." (Matthew 1:21-23)

After the cross, we are instructed to wisely "take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood." (Acts 20:28)

Sadly, however, there are many within the modern day religious culture who would have us believe God has three heads, or is a triad, or multiple personalities. Others attempt to mislead us through religious statements of faith that suggest God is three persons, co-existent and co-eternal, one with another. 

But to believe in a triad or triune god, would mean that Peter (standing with the eleven on the day of Pentecost) must have gotten the revelation wrong when he declared, "This same Jesus whom ye have crucified is both Lord and Christ." (Acts 2:36) Or that, Jesus who said we would see Him no more, now speaks THROUGH the Holy Ghost, the promised Comforter, giving commandments to the apostles He has chosen. (Acts 1:2-3) 

The doctrine of Christ (Hebrews 6:1-2; II John 1:9) Indeed, He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. That He came unto His own and His own received Him not. (John 1:10-11) Nothing hid from those who have decided to follow Jesus with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. As Jesus said, "Seek and ye shall find!" (Jeremiah 29:13; Matthew 7:7; Luke 11:9)

However, in the book of Revelation (which ironically is intended to reveal the mystery of God to His chosen people), the scripture saith that the voice of the seventh angel begins to sound when the mystery of God is finished. This is the same mystery as He hath declared to His servants the prophets. 

"But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as He hath declared to His servants the prophets ..." (Revelation 10:7)

Before elaborating, it is important to accept that not everyone will comprehend the mystery of God. Jesus Himself said this when speaking with His disciples. "And when He [Jesus] was alone, they that were about Him with the twelve asked of Him the parable. And He said unto them, "Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables: that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and [their] sins should be forgiven them." (Mark 4:10-12) 

In another place, Jesus said, "But ye believe not, because ye are not of My sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand ..." (John 10:27-29)

Third, Jesus said, "I AM - the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man comes unto the Father, but by Me. If ye had known Me, ye should have known My Father also: and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him." (John 14:6-7) 

Thus, if you don't understand who Jesus is (according to His own words) you do not know the Father, nor have you seen Him. For clarity, let me continue this dialogue between Jesus and Philip so that there is no miscommunication. 

"Philip saith unto Him, "Lord, shew us the Father, and it suffices us." Jesus saith unto him, "Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? he that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, "Shew us the Father?" Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of Myself: but the Father that dwells in Me, he doeth the works. Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works’ sake. Verily, verily, I say unto you -- he that believes on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father." (John 14:6-12) 

Jesus told His disciples, "I and My Father are One!" (John 10:30) Jesus did not say that He and the Father are two, three, or ten. But to understand this, we need to accept that a time was coming (as Jesus told His disciples) when they would see Him no more. Paul confirms this further in I Corinthians 15:1-8 -- that he was the last to see Jesus (as one borne out of due time!) Then we read about the risen Jesus in Acts 1:2-3 wherein now, after the cross and resurrection, Jesus THROUGH the Holy Ghost gave commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen. 

But wasn't Jesus the mediator, the bridge between God and man so that we might find abundant life in Him? What doth the scripture say? "The most quoted on this topic -- "For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (I Timothy 2:5) And then the explanation -- "Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one." (Galatians 3:20) 

While in our world, we understand mediator to be an "in between" -- as a third party -- God is the exception agreeing that a mediator is not a mediator of one -- except in His case, wherein God is ONE! 

After the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared ... (Titus 3:4-7)

But doesn't Jesus sit on the right hand of God, some might say? Yes, but if we had read the prophets and psalmist, we would know that God gave His right arm for our salvation. As the Lord saith, "And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore Mine own arm brought salvation unto Me; and My fury, it upheld Me." (Isaiah 63:5) 

"O sing to the LORD a new song, For He has done wonderful things, His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him." (Psalms 98:1) 

"The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly; the right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly." (Psalm 118:15-16) 

"The Lord hath made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God." (Isaiah 52:!0) 

So many scriptures to prove that the same One God -- the Spirit of the Lord God who moved upon the face of the waters in the beginning of creation willingly gave His right arm for our salvation. His love for all the world to behold. 

It is for this reason that we "take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood." (Acts 20:28)

"And after these things, I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, "Alleluia; salvation, and glory, and honour, and power unto the Lord our God:" (Revelation 19:1)

The same song that we desire to sing from our hearts now. That is, thanksgiving and praises to the Only One True Living God! He never changes. (Hebrews13:8) All sufficient, Almighty, All knowing, Creator, Our Saviour, Righteous Judge & Soon and Coming King & Everlasting Father -- My Lord God Almighty JESUS CHRIST. The King of kings and Lord of lords, Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the ending. (Revelation 1:8) 

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