"Mystery of the First Love Lost"... Ch. 2 .. Mystery of Christ

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

  

Chapter 2 

   ... The Mystery of Christ

v.3

How that by revelation
he made known unto me
the mystery;
as I wrote afore

in few words,

v.4
(Whereby, when ye read,
ye may understand

my knowledge
in the mystery of Christ

v.5
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;)
-Eph.3:3-5

     The Mystery of the First Love Lost also relates to the mystery of Christ.  God revealed the mystery to Paul ... and Paul shared this knowledge with the Ephesians through his writings.

     Another important clue to note is that the mystery ... which has been revealed in Paul's writings ... is now ... also being revealed by the Spirit of God ... at this time in history.

     But before we can really grasp what Paul is telling us ... we must understand how the Spirit really functions.  If we are patient ... the information we need ... will be provided in due time.

     Take care.  This is where the mystery can slip right through our fingers ... if we do not wait until we are able to see the complete picture.

"Unto me,
who am less than
the least of all saints,
is this grace given,
that I should preach
among the Gentiles
the unsearchable
riches of Christ;..."
-Eph. 3:8

     Paul considers himself to be the least of all the believers.  But God specializes in using the weak and humble things of this world.

     The Apostle Paul was called to complete the written Word ... through his writings and thereby declare this mystery to God's people ... so they could know the riches of eternal life that reside in the mystery of Christ.

v.1
For I would that ye knew
what great conflict
I have for you,
and
for them of Laodicea,
and
for as many
as have not seen
my face in the flesh;

v.2
That their hearts
might be comforted,
being knit together in love,
and
unto all riches
of the full assurance
of understanding,
to the acknowledgement
of the mystery of God,
and
of the Father,
and
of Christ;

v.3
In whom
[God, the Father, and Christ]
are hid
all the treasures
of wisdom and knowledge.
-Col. 2:1-3

     Paul's words are designed to span the boundaries of time and are written not only for the Colossians, but for all true believers, whether we have seen Paul in the flesh or not.

     The purpose is to bring unity and comfort to believers as they realize the value of their mutual position in Christ.

     He wants them all to experience complete assurance as they understand and acknowledge the mystery of God the Father and Jesus Christ

... because all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge have been hidden in them.

     Since everything believers need to know about God the Father and Jesus Christ

... is hidden in God the Father and Jesus Christ

... the mystery of Christ is discovered through contemplating (considering) and submitting to His preeminence in all things.

     Paul recognizes that his mission and focus of ministry is to fulfil the Word of God ... or to complete our understanding regarding where all true wisdom and knowledge really come from.

v.25
Whereof I am made a minister,
according to
the dispensation of God
which is given to me for you,
to fulfil the word of God;

v.26
Even the mystery
which hath been hid

from ages
and
from generations,
but now
is made manifest
to his saints:

v.27
To whom
God would make known
what is the riches
of the glory
of this mystery
among the Gentiles;
which is Christ in you,
the hope of glory

v.28
Whom we preach,
warning every man,
and
teaching every man
in all wisdom;
that we may present
every man
perfect in Christ Jesus:

-Col.1:25-27

     God has given the Apostle Paul the important mission ... through this mystery ... to reveal just how valuable our relationship with Christ really is.

     But there is something else God intends to accomplish

... He has also ordained this mystery to play a vital part in perfecting every true believer in Christ.

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