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hillsbororiver:

This morning I was reading the "Contradictions" thread and a verse Beau & Darren posted jumped off the page at me.

1Co 2:7  But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: (KJV)

At first it was the translation of 'world' for 'ages' as I remembered Rotherham's to say, when I consulted my Rotherham's bible another quirk of translation struck me.

1Cor 2:7 But we speak God's wisdom, in a sacred secret, that hidden [wisdom] which God marked out beforehand, before the ages, for our glory. (Rotherham's)

A sacred secret! A bit more profound than 'mystery' don't you think? 

In contemporary English the word mystery has come to mean incomprehensible, beyond understanding, unknowable (look it up) while sacred secret (Gr. mustarion)  means something that while outside of our range of natural apprehension (hidden) it can be made known only by divine revelation, and is made known in a manner and at a time appointed by God.

Before creation God planned for only a few to know His secrets, to know His Truth, to know the real Messiah, Jesus Christ! Not a man made version but the true Creator and Saviour of all men!

What a humbling yet incredibly exciting thing to contemplate, something we should really think about when we are troubled by family and friends not being able to grasp the things we clearly see now. We just cannot change anyone's mind in regard to these sacred secrets!

It is quite apparent that while Strong's definition of mustarion touches on the 'sacred secret' it emphasizes the 'mystery' which loses some of the real impact of this (and many others) verse. When seeing the Word mystery again as you study try interjecting sacred secret in its place or get a hold of a Rotherham's Version as another study aid.

Thank you Beau & Darren for spurring me on here, I also did not want to hijack the other thread!

His Peace and Wisdom to you,

Joe

Brett:
Hi Joe,

I like your post. It will be good thread. I was thinking about 'secret', like Joseph and his brothers who sold him to Egyptians. If they know what is secret, they would back off and not sell their brother (Joseph) to Egyptians. Joseph did not know why it happened until their brothers came to buy food, finally he now see what God's plan purpose for. I don't know if that is fit in your post, just another idea of the story of Joseph. I think it is similar like God's chosen people to little back off anything that want to control Christendom, pagans, governments, politics, military, etc, etc. because they now know God's secret for His purpose in the world.

I'm not sure if it fit your post, but just if I have thought in my mind, say something.

Enjoy! :D

Brett

UncleBeau:
Hey Joe,

Both of those versus where 'mystery' and 'sacred secret' are found are followed by a comma and then both explained as that/the hidden wisdom. So I'm assuming that all three terms are to be seen as synonymous, correct? I agree though about a mystery and a 'sacred' secret to have different different purposes. Good post though, Joe! It gave me something to include studying along with it.

hillsbororiver:
Hello Brett,

Your post fits perfectly, that is why the elect (types and shadows of the elect included) are 'peculiar' they just see life and events in a different 'Light' than does the world.

Hi Beau,

Think of mystery as God Himself, without beginning, without end, infinite. We just can't wrap our minds around that concept. A true mystery.

A secret is something that has yet to be revealed but when it is it is understood, take for instance if you were having a surprise party for your wife, all the guests invited would know what was happening, understanding exactly what was going to transpire, your wife would not have a clue until it was revealed to her at the time and place the party occurred.

So it is with the elect, they are given this hidden wisdom (not a mystery) at the time and place God ordains.

His Peace and Wisdom to you,

Joe

eggi:
Good food for thought, Joe!

How does Mystery Babylon fit into this?

And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. (Rev 17:5 KJV)

Perhaps there is both a positive and negative side of this?

God bless you,
Eirik

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