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The concept of redemption is central to Christian theology, representing the divine act of delivering humanity from sin and its consequences through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The mysteries of redemption encompass the profound and often incomprehensible aspects of this divine plan, as revealed in Scripture.
Biblical FoundationThe term "mystery" in the New Testament often refers to divine truths that were once hidden but have now been revealed through Christ. The Apostle Paul frequently uses this term to describe the gospel and the plan of salvation. In
Ephesians 1:7-9 , Paul writes, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ."
The Nature of RedemptionRedemption involves a price paid to secure the release of captives. In the biblical context, humanity is in bondage to sin, and the price of redemption is the blood of Christ. This sacrificial act is both a demonstration of God's justice and His love.
Romans 3:24-25 states, "and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand."
The Mystery of the IncarnationOne of the profound mysteries of redemption is the incarnation of Jesus Christ, God becoming flesh. This act is essential for redemption, as it allowed Christ to fully identify with humanity and serve as the perfect mediator.
Philippians 2:6-8 describes this mystery: "Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross."
The Mystery of the CrossThe crucifixion of Jesus is the pivotal event in the redemption narrative. It is a mystery how the death of one man can atone for the sins of the world, yet this is the heart of the gospel.
1 Corinthians 1:18 acknowledges the paradox: "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
The Mystery of Union with ChristBelievers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection, a mystery that signifies both spiritual transformation and eternal security.
Romans 6:5 explains, "For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection." This union is a source of hope and assurance for Christians, as it guarantees their participation in the life and glory of Christ.
The Mystery of the ChurchThe church, as the body of Christ, is another aspect of the mystery of redemption. It is composed of both Jews and Gentiles, united in Christ.
Ephesians 3:6 reveals this mystery: "This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus."
The Mystery of the KingdomThe kingdom of God, inaugurated through Christ's first coming and to be consummated at His return, is a mystery intertwined with redemption. Jesus often spoke in parables to reveal the nature of the kingdom, as seen in
Matthew 13:11 : "He replied, 'The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.'"
ConclusionThe mysteries of redemption invite believers to a deeper understanding and appreciation of God's redemptive work through Christ. While some aspects remain beyond human comprehension, they are revealed sufficiently in Scripture to inspire faith, worship, and obedience.
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Deuteronomy 29:29The secret things belong to the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Nave's Topical IndexJob 15:8
Have you heard the secret of God? and do you restrain wisdom to yourself?
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Psalm 25:14
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.
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Proverbs 3:32
For the fraudulent is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
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Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.
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Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes.
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Matthew 13:11,35
He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
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Mark 4:11
And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
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Luke 8:10
And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
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John 3:8-12
The wind blows where it wants, and you hear the sound thereof, but can not tell from where it comes, and where it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
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Romans 16:25,26
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,
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1 Corinthians 2:7-10
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world to our glory:
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2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
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Ephesians 1:9,10
Having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he has purposed in himself:
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Ephesians 3:3-5,9,18,19
How that by revelation he made known to me the mystery; (as I wrote before in few words,
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Ephesians 6:19
And for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
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Colossians 1:25-27
Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God;
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Colossians 2:2
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
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Colossians 4:3,4
With praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
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2 Thessalonians 2:7
For the mystery of iniquity does already work: only he who now lets will let, until he be taken out of the way.
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1 Timothy 3:9,16
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
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Hebrews 5:11
Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing you are dull of hearing.
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1 Peter 1:10-12
Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come to you:
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Revelation 10:7
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 has declared to his servants the prophets.
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Neither Let the Orthodox Divine, who Sticks Close to the Phrases ...
... For if reason will defend the mysteries of redemption, without knowing the true
ground on which they stand, or why they must be as they are, from the nature of ...
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All the Mysteries of Religion, and the Necessity of the Whole ...
... And therefore no one joins with the mysteries of redemption, or can have any share
in them, but he whose will turns wholly from this world, and hath all its ...
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The Knowledge of God to be Obtained from the Scripture. The Plan ...
... Chapter 7. "The Knowledge of God to Be Obtained from the Scripture. The Plan
and Principal Mysteries of the Divine Scheme of Redemption. 11. ...
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Here Therefore, in My Humble Opinion, Should all Begin...
... worshiped in spirit and truth, so the certainty and belief of our fallen state is
the only ground of showing the reasonableness of the mysteries of redemption. ...
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Now this Faith is not a Matter of Choice...
... philosophy of Epicurus, or Spinoza; whether he be given up to luxury and sensuality,
or to syllogisms and definitions, to mysteries of redemption, or mysteries ...
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The Redemption of the Body
... spirit, as the crown and climax of the work of redemption, and declares ... Stupendous
mysteries still veil the nature of the resurrection process, though these ...
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What are the Clouds?
... Angels themselves, we are told, desired to look into the mysteries of redemption,
yet though they stood with their eyes intently fixed upon it, until the hour ...
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For Why could not the Apostles, who had Been Eye Witnesses to all ...
... Therefore to know the mysteries of Christ's redemption, and to know the redeeming
work of God in our own souls, is the same thing; the one cannot be before, or ...
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The French Reformation
... us, by faith, that righteousness which by grace alone justifies to eternal
life.""Wylie, b.13, ch.1. Dwelling upon the mysteries of redemption, he exclaimed ...
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The French Reformation.
... is God who gives us, by faith, that righteousness which by grace alone justifies
to eternal life."(314) Dwelling upon the mysteries of redemption, he exclaimed ...
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