Ephesians 3:1-12 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things, so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
Colossians 1:26-29 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
If the Catholic church is still in the business of keeping the faith a *mystery* they are working contrary to God's plan.
If the Catholic church is still in the business of keeping the faith a *mystery* they are working contrary to God's plan.
AMEN! Well and faithfully said.
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth." -- Romans 10:3-4 "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
I agree with you there. I find it interesting that we were told the Greek meaning for "sacrament" yet nowhere in Scripture is that word ever even used. I looked at the Douay-Rheims as well, in case anyone wonders.
All I see is Paul making allegations on account of Christ. Why do you believe the words of an ordinary man? What proof do you have that he is telling the truth? Wasn't Paul called the "first corrupter of the doctrines of Jesus" by this great American thinker and ex-President, Thomas Jefferson?
If there are no mysteries left, then why are there 30,000-plus Christian denominations? How come some Christians believe God is tribune, and others don't, and the LDS are polytheists?
So, you mean to tell me that the pot figured out the potter? You're good! Really good. You mean to tell me now you know everything there is to know? LOL!