The
reason that these seven mysteries (given to the Apostle Paul during his 17
years of preparation) are of utmost importance is because they help prevent BAD
DOCTRINE and HERESIES. If you come across someone – like Aquila and Priscilla
did with Apollos in Acts 18:24-26
– who is wallowing in incorrect doctrine, you can use the seven mysteries to
help clear up the matter.
Spiritual
Leaders Should Be Qualified To Lead – Shouldn’t They?
One
of the glaring weaknesses of the modern Institutional Church is that its
spiritual leaders are not guardians of the SEVEN MYSTERIES that were given to Church Age
believers for use in its battle against the powers of the false reality (I Corinthians 4:1).
Running Tip: The reason these
MYSTERIES are so important is that they give us the necessary tools to
defend the Gospel against religions that are not based on the sole sufficiency
of Jesus Christ.
The
Bible says in Acts 4:12 -
neither is there salvation in any
other: for there is none
other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
The
MYSTERIES
construct a difference between authentic Christianity and every other
religion on the face of the earth. The SEVEN MYSTERIES make
it impossible for anyone to add
Christianity to their smorgasbord of religious beliefs. It is Jesus Christ
alone or nothing at all. It is no
wonder, then, that Satan has attempted – and succeeded – to blind the minds of
many of our spiritual leaders and religious institutions as to the power that
lies within these SEVEN MYSTERIES. I know, if not by the grace of God I’d be
blind to them also.
The
SEVEN
MYSTERIES are the driving force behind the reason we go
through the seven stages of spiritual growth. Remember: God will never lead us into a situation where He will not work it out for His glory.
Running Tip: Spiritual success will be given to those who know and use the proper
tools.
What
I am sharing with you are the tools
of the spiritual trade. It is vital
that we keep our tools sharpened,
well oiled and in good shape to
ensure their effectiveness whenever we are called upon to use them. We never
know when they will come in handy, so we must always be ready for the
opportunity.
These
Mysteries Are To Be Used OUTSIDE the Four Walls of a Building
Most
Christians do not see the need for these tools because, in the hustle and
bustle of their weekly church activities, they never infringe on the enemy’s
territory. They are as dangerous to the false reality as a leaf blowing
aimlessly in the wind; Satan leaves them to the barrenness of their busy lives,
knowing that all their effort will avail them nothing.
The
following pages are going to be a simple cross-referencing of the mysteries found in the Pauline
Epistles (doctrine for the church). An
incredible thread of supernatural power is revealed as we trace this word
through the preserved Bible. Now – let’s take a look at these SEVEN
MYSTERIES that are openly declared in the Bible.
Pay
close attention to the meaning of these SEVEN MYSTERIES. Again
– it is not my purpose to overwhelm you with flowering academic words that are as lasting as cotton candy
once it makes contact with our tongues. I trust that you will flesh the
following principles out to their fullest extent as you learn to apply the keys
of Bible study to your daily routine. My goal is to lead you to the point where
you can fish for spiritual truth
(keys of Bible study) on your own, and not have to always rely on someone else
to do the spiritual fishing for
you. I think I’ve said enough for an
introduction, so let’s get to the good stuff and dive into the SEVEN MYSTERIES
that set true Christianity apart from all other faiths/religions on the face of
the earth. They are very powerful in your
witness for Christ.
Live
OUT LOUD!
Mark
Harrell – Habakkuk 2:2
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