A mystery is a secret revealed by the Spirit to the saints. It may tell of His special love and grace to His own or the subtle energy of Satan leading to judgment. It is not always easy to distinguish or enumerate them as some are interrelated. The mere knowledge of all the mysteries, if unaccompanied with love, exalts self instead of Christ 1 Cor. 2:7; 4:1; 13:2. ("The faith of God's elect" reveals the secrets of His love and His ways to His own Titus 1:1.)
The ten mysteries of the kingdom of heaven in parables during this age of Christ's absence Matt. 13. ("Of God," Mark 4; Luke 8.)
1. Wheat and tares. Mere profession is introduced by the enemy among believers Matt. 13:30.
2. Unclean birds (evil teachers) roost in the abnormally enlarged mustard tree Matt. 13:32.
3. Evil doctrine leavens the good meal introducing false principles and practice Matt. 13:33.
4. The preciousness of the true Church in His estimation (the treasure) Matt. 13:44.
5. The beauty and unity of the true Church as he sees it (the pearl) Matt. 13:46.
6. The catch of the gospel net includes good and bad fish Matt. 13:48.
7. The unmerciful servant manifests an unchanged heart Matt. 18:32.
8. Laborers in the vineyard some evil murmurers were strangers to grace Matt. 20:11.
9. One lacking wedding garment cast into outer darkness Matt. 22:12.
10. Wise and foolish virgins. Some had the Holy Spirit some had not Matt. 25:1.
The mystery of the olive tree. Israel's unbelief affords temporary opportunity for Gentiles to believe Rom. 11:25.
Mystery for obedience of faith, refers to the gospel toward all nations Rom. 16:25, 26.
Mystery as to the resurrection and change of saints 1 Cor. 15:51, 52.
Mystery of His will to head up all things in Christ in the millennial age Eph. 1:9, 10.
Mystery of Christ embracing Gentiles in the church, His body Eph. 3:3, 4, 9.
Mystery of Christ and the church. The union of the church to Christ Eph. 5:32.
Mystery of the Gospel. Its breadth in testimony including Gentiles Eph. 6:19.
Mystery of Christ (in Gentiles) the hope of glory Col. 1:26, 27.
Mystery of God's fullness in Christ for Gentile believers Col. 2:2.
Mystery of Christ. The revelation of Christ on high to Gentile believers Col. 4:3.
Mystery of iniquity, Satanic energy in Christendom going on to the great apostasy 2 Thess. 2:7.
Mystery of the faith. The distinctive truth of Christianity 1 Tim. 3:9.
Mystery of piety. The exhibition of God in the man Christ Jesus, our pattern of godly conduct 1 Tim. 3:16.
Mystery of seven stars and lampstands. The seven churches responsible to bear light are appraised and counseled Rev. 1:20.
Mystery of God. His forbearance ends by the Day of the Lord Rev. 10:7.
Mystery of Babylon, the attainment and doom of the false church Rev. 17:5.
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