Dictionary of Bible Themes Normally, God's plan of salvation which, though once unknown to human beings, is now revealed by God. Job 11:7God's character and purpose cannot be discerned by human reason See also Job 38:1-42:6Daniel 2:28 God reveals his plans through dreams, interpreted by his servant See also Daniel 2:17-49; 4:9Nebuchadnezzar's dreams require the interpretation that God discloses to Daniel before they can be understood as a revelation of divine purposes for Babylon and the surrounding nations. Daniel 4:18See also God's mysteries are revealed to a man inspired by his Spirit Amos 3:7Matthew 13:11 The mystery of God's kingdom pp Mk 4:11 pp Lk 8:10 God's plan to establish his kingdom is revealed only to those chosen to receive it. To those "outside" it is hidden in parables. Ephesians 3:9Mystery as God's plan of salvation God's plan, now revealed, has been hidden for long ages See also Romans 16:25The use of "mystery" in this sense is found particularly in Paul's letters. 1 Corinthians 2:7Colossians 1:26 Ephesians 1:9 See also God's plan is fulfilled in Jesus Christ Ephesians 3:4Colossians 2:2 1 Timothy 3:16 Ephesians 3:6 The "mystery of godliness" is the revealed secret that produces godliness in people. See also God's plan through Jesus Christ is for the salvation of Gentiles as well as Jews Romans 11:25Colossians 1:27 Ephesians 1:9-10 See also Ultimately God's plan is for the transformation of the whole creation 1 Corinthians 15:51-53Revelation 10:7; 17:5-8 Ephesians 3:8-9 See also God's plan is revealed by his Spirit so that his servants may publicly proclaim it Ephesians 3:4-6; 6:19Colossians 1:25-27; 4:3 Revelation 10:7 2 Thessalonians 2:7 Mystery as other aspects of God's purposes, spiritually discerned See also 1 Corinthians 13:2; 14:2Paul's reference to "the secret power (literally "mystery") of lawlessness" suggests that we know some things about evil only as God reveals them. Ephesians 5:31-32Mystery as an allegorical understanding of a biblical text, revealed to Paul by God See also Paul sees Ge 2:24 as symbolising the unity between Jesus Christ and his church; the unity of husband and wife is a human reflection of that relationship. 1150 God, truth of1403 God, revelation 1409 dream 1439 revelation 2375 kingdom of God 4007 creation and God 5813 conceit 5942 security 6510 salvation 8226 discernment 8281 insight 8361 wisdom |
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