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1 | Steward of the mysteries of God? | 1 Cor 4:1 | charis | 1887 | ||
Dear brethren in Christ, What does it mean to be a 'steward of the mysteries of God?' In Jesus, charis |
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2 | Steward of the mysteries of God? | 1 Cor 4:1 | kalos | 1980 | ||
The word "steward" has already been well defined. I would like to define "mystery." "A 'mystery' in Scripture is a previously hidden truth now divinely revealed" (note at Matt 13:11, New Scofield Reference Bible, Oxford, 1967). "In the NT 'mystery' refers to something God has revealed to His people. The mystery (that which was previously unknown) is proclaimed to all, but only those who have faith understand" (p. 1424, Zondervan NASB Study Bible, Zondervan, 1999). (See also the Ryrie Study Bible and The New Compact Bible Dictionary (Zondervan, 1967) which, along with many other reference works, agree on the above definition of mystery in the NT.) | ||||||
3 | Are there (then) no mysteries? | 1 Cor 4:1 | charis | 2051 | ||
Dear JVH0212, Though (isn't it interesting how often we all use 'but,''though,''however,' etc. :-) I agree with the above definitions in a theological sense, I must ask, "Are there (then) no mysteries?" I ask this on behalf of the many Christian believers that don't have the 'faith' to understand all the 'revealed' mystery of God. In other words, these mysteries are revealed in faith, but maybe not in a 'logical' manner. For instance: Jesus is God, but became a man in order to repeal the sin of believers. This is revealed by the Spirit to us, and must be accepted in our hearts by faith, not in our minds. Our minds cannot accept this, being a spiritual concept. Another: Why did God choose some, and not others? The mind rebels and says, "God is unfair!" The heart believes that God is just, and trusts Him. There are many, but one more: When, and under what circumstances will the Lord return? Just like the 'sensationalist press,' YOU want to know! But the Bible states clearly that "...these things are hidden..." We are told, "Wait...for I am coming quickly." These things are all mysteries not revealed to the mind. The world is totally baffled, and the 'pursuit of details' has divided the church for millennia. Many things were meant to be, yea, calculated to be hidden from our minds. Indeed, in faith we trust God, and He blesses us with peace in our hearts. I believe that many (not all) Christian scholars would be better off to stop their 'mind-satisfying' dwelling on details, and focus on the 'primary' things of God. This would make them not only 'knowers' of God, but practitioners of faith, and preachers of the Gospel, which is the calling of all. Being a 'steward of the mysteries of God' would mean (also) that we have the courage to say, "I don't know how or why, but I know that God IS." (my paraphrase of "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." 2 Timothy 1:12 KJV.) In Jesus' name, charis |
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4 | Are there (then) no mysteries? | 1 Cor 4:1 | Xapis | 2134 | ||
I think that we need to look at the way mystery is used in the Bible and not try to take our current use of the word and try to fit that definition into the passages. wdc did a great job of explaining how God used the word mystery throughout the NT. Have you noticed at the end of first 3 1/2 years of the tribulation that God states in REV 10:7 "but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, then the mystery of God is finished, as He preached to His servants the prophets." I see at this time that God goes back to dealing with Israel exclusively, the mystery of God here, like the other mysteries in the NT, is the coming together of two to become one, marriage is spoken of as a mystery and so is the Jew and the Gentile becoming one. |
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5 | Are there (then) no mysteries? | 1 Cor 4:1 | charis | 2136 | ||
Dear Xapis, Time to go to church. Without being flippant, I must say that it seems that you have the 'answers.' My point is that, though we may have faith to know Christ, we don't have the 'answers' until we meet Him in heaven, or 'in the air.' Maybe I'm just dense, or maybe I'm just honest :-) I don't know about you, but after 21 years of marriage, I still don't have the 'answers.' It continues to be a mystery to me how the Lord bound us together in the first place, and how He causes me to love my beloved wife more each day. It is my experience that those who claim 'knowledge' are shocked when their ignorance is made evident. I am convinced that this is so in the Lord, as in everything else. Yes, Christ is revealed! But we are far from 'complete' knowledge, as evidenced by the splintered Church. Love in Jesus' name, charis |
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6 | Are there (then) no mysteries? | 1 Cor 4:1 | Xapis | 2142 | ||
I don't have all the answers, but I have struggled with these questions myself, and the things that I add are the things that make the most sense to me. I go under the assumption that we are all adding the things that we have been taught together to bring us closer, in knowledge, to the truth. Yet knowledge does puff up. I also have almost 21 years of marriage, and I don't understand the unity that we have and have had since day one. However I don't confuse the mystery(modern english usage) of how with the mystery(NT defined) of what, since there are two different concepts here. I state the same concept a little differently, ignorance causes arrogance. If I come across as arogant, and apparently I do, I apologize. I don't want to waste your time with unwrapping the substance of what I believe. I lay it out for others to evaluate, and not without thought. I believe that I remain teachable, maybe I need to be taught how to interact on-line. As far as having the answers, I also have teenagers, so I obviously know that I don't have all the answers. Bear with me please, God has made me worth the effort, you will be rewarded. |
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7 | Are there (then) no mysteries? | 1 Cor 4:1 | charis | 2148 | ||
Dear Xapis, Please, my friend and colleague, do not misunderstand me. I no way do I consider you arrogant. Truly. I write in my manner only to address the 'whole of us' involved in this forum of ideas and fellowship. I only write 'Dear Xapis,' in order to clarify that I read your comment, and then continue on to address the forum. (Sounds like ancient Rome. I begin to understand how Julius felt :-) I fear that I am often misunderstood in this way, and I am sorry. The only way I know to alleviate this is to write to my Hotmail address in my user profile. I am certain that if you get to know me, I am not (quite) as obnoxious as some may think. I am afraid that I am a preacher by nature, please forgive. Many blessings to you, Xapis, and to all the saints in the Forum. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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