The Revelation of the Mystery. The working service of the saints for the restoration of the cosmos.

[Antonio39]

The Revelation of the Mystery.

The working service of the saints for the restoration of the cosmos

8c in all wisdom and insight 9 making know to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in himself 10 as a plan (dispensation) for the fullness of the appointed seasons, to head up all things in Christ the, things in heaven and things on earth (Eph.1:8-10).

The mystery of God’s will concerns the establishment of His Kingdom by the Christ; and how He purposes to do this through the redemption of the church into its inheritance; this will be accomplished through the working service of the members of Christ’s Body; which are called to build up one another in love, for the glorious manifestation of Christ with His body in the heavenly realm (Eph.1:5-7;14; 4:30 4:12-16; Col.1:4-5,23,25-29; Tit.1:1-3). Once the church enters its inheritance with Christ, as God’s glorious, enthroned image; the fullness of God’s glory (preeminent presence) will then begin to pervade out to all creation during the appointed seasons; where all the divinely assigned offices of authority that rule the cosmos and the earth ( that are ruled by the forces of darkness, Eph.6:12), will then be made subjugated under the preeminent headship of Christ (Isa.24:21), thus being filled with the glory of God, where He is all in all (Eph.1:18-23; 3:9-11; Col.1:14-21;cp.1Cor.15:24-28).

Here we have God’s secret plan in bringing order to the cosmos (i.e., the establishment of God’s Kingdom), through the redemption of the Church into its inheritance in the heavenly realm. This realm is currently occupied by the hostile spiritual forces of darkness (Eph.6:12; cp.Eph.1:3), thus, they have present control over the worlds system (the kingdom of darkness, Eph.2:1-3). Here lies the cosmic conflict, and the spiritual warfare that the church is called to engage in, in order to obtain possession of the inheritance (Eph.6:12-18), that God may establish order to the cosmos through the rein of Christ (cp. Heb.2:8). This will be accomplished by our being energized by God’s Spirit that dwells within us, by the same power that raised Christ from the dead (Eph. 1:18-20). For by our spiritual union with Christ in His heavenly enthronement at the right hand of God (Eph.2:5-6), we are to exercise His spiritual authority by faith in corporate practice over the powers of darkness; with the one hope of the appearing with Christ in glory (Eph.1:18; 4:1; 6:12; 1 Tim1:1). This is done by imaging the character of the father, learned through the knowledge of the Son of God (Eph.4:13b, 20-32). By the power of His spirit, we are all to be made mature in Christ (Col1:28-29; 4:13c); and when the members of the body are corporately grown in righteousness, and selflessness love (Phil.1:1-4), being built up in the truth and love of God, bearing the fruits of righteousness (Eph.4:15; 5:9), we will be well pleasing to the father by our works, and by the faithful, joyful enduring witness (Col.1:10-12), its members will have filled up the sufferings of Christ through their selfless sacrificial love (Col.1:24; Eph.5:1-2;Phil.1:27-30). By this, the church will be the holy and without blemish offering to God for the restoration of the cosmos; then entering its inheritance in the heavenlies at the epiphany of Christ, partaking in the glory of His priestly intercession for the restoration of the cosmic order (Eph.1:4; Col.1:22; cp. 2 Tim.2:10,12; Tit. 2:13; cp. Phil.2:9-10; Eph.1:20-23).

The hope of the glory of the kingdom that would come from the inherence that was to be received by Christ from God, was made known unto the sons of men in the past ages (Ps.2:7-8; 110:1). But their understand was not according to the knowledge “as” was given to the Apostle Paul, this is because this mystery concerning Christ was hidden in God from the ages and generations of men, but was revealed exclusively to Paul (while in prison after Israels historical judgment Acts.28:25-28), and then revealed to the apostles-prophets that helped Paul in laying the foundational truths of this new revelation to the different assembles (Eph.2:20; 4:11), and this mystery concerns a called-out company that is composed of members from among the nations; this Church has been allotted an inheritance with Christ as the corporate New Man (Eph.2:15; 4:24; Col.3:10), as joint-heirs over the government of the Cosmos and joint-members (in a mystical union with Christ by the spirt) of the body of His flesh (Eph.5:30), and co-sharers of the royal priestly glory, that God promised to the image (Eph. 3:1-6; Ps.8; cp. Eph1:20-23); when this company enters its inheritance, they will share in the glory of the theophany of God with Christ, being made manifest with Him as the body of His glory at the right hand of God (Tit.2:13; Phil.3:21-22; Col.3:1-4).

Here we have the mystery of the gospel, the mystery of Christ, the gospel of the glory of God, where Gods glorious power is manifested through Christ’s body by their mystical union with Him in His heavenly enthronement, it is the gospel of our salvation (from the powers of death, and the prince of the power of this age, Eph.2:1-8; 6:19; Col.4:3;1 Tim1:11); it is deliverance unto our inheritance in Gods heavenly kingdom (2 Tim.4:18), as co-sharers of the glory rewarded to Christ and His Body for fulfilling the commission given to the image, to interceded on behalf of the human condition; for the restoration of the cosmos as God’s house, where He will have fellowship with mankind (Rev.21:3).

The body of Christ is built up to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Eph.4:13), when the gift of his headship to the church (His preeminent authority) is being harmoniously manifested through each member (spiritually) that they have become perfect in Christ; all the members of the body having grown up into him through the love and knowledge of the truth; which its members are to corporately manifest towards to one to another (Eph.4:7,12-16,cp. 1:20-23). When this accomplished, Christ who is currently hid in the glory of God, will then be made manifest at the right hand of God, and we with him, as the body of his glory (Col.3:3-4; 1 Tim.4:16; Phil.3:21-22).

This is the mystery of our devotion, for He was manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached among the nations, and believed on in the world, and taken up in glory (1 Tim.3:16). Here we have the mystical union with Christ and his body in our working service to proclaim the truth, and through our belief in expressing the truth of the heavenly kingship of Christ over our lives, the body shall be taken up in glory; where the appointed seasons will have arrived for hm to reveal that He is the king of Kings and lord of lords (1Tim.6:13-16), in the establishment of Gods Kingdom, this is why the church is said to be the fullness of all the offices of government that are to be filled with the glory of God (Eph.1:22-23). Because it is by the redemption of the church to its inheritance at the manifestation of Christ in glory. From which Gods glory will then pervade the cosmos subjugating all under the authoritative headship of Christ.

By the victorious enthronement of those that were low and trusted in God, over the high rebellious spiritual forces of darkness; the church that is Christ’s body will forever be a testimony in the ages to come to all creation of God’s grace, glory, power, and kindness toward us who trusted and believed, we will forever be the praise of His glory who first hoped in Christ (Eph.1:6,12,18, 21-22; 2:7,21-22). BY our performing this work that we may appear with Him in heaven, partaking in the sufferings of His intercession for the rescue of the human condition, for the fulness of the seasons, that God may head up all under Christ, and be all in all, dwelling amongst mankind forever. Amen!

 

[Dan Perez]

The Revelation of the Mystery.

The working service of the saints for the restoration of the cosmos

8c in all wisdom and insight 9 making know to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in himself 10 as a plan (dispensation) for the fullness of the appointed seasons, to head up all things in Christ the, things in heaven and things on earth (Eph.1:8-10).

The mystery of God’s will concerns the establishment of His Kingdom by the Christ; and how He purposes to do this through the redemption of the church into its inheritance; this will be accomplished through the working service of the members of Christ’s Body; which are called to build up one another in love, for the glorious manifestation of Christ with His body in the heavenly realm (Eph.1:5-7;14; 4:30 4:12-16; Col.1:4-5,23,25-29; Tit.1:1-3). Once the church enters its inheritance with Christ, as God’s glorious, enthroned image; the fullness of God’s glory (preeminent presence) will then begin to pervade out to all creation during the appointed seasons; where all the divinely assigned offices of authority that rule the cosmos and the earth ( that are ruled by the forces of darkness, Eph.6:12), will then be made subjugated under the preeminent headship of Christ (Isa.24:21), thus being filled with the glory of God, where He is all in all (Eph.1:18-23; 3:9-11; Col.1:14-21;cp.1Cor.15:24-28).

Here we have God’s secret plan in bringing order to the cosmos (i.e., the establishment of God’s Kingdom), through the redemption of the Church into its inheritance in the heavenly realm. This realm is currently occupied by the hostile spiritual forces of darkness (Eph.6:12; cp.Eph.1:3), thus, they have present control over the worlds system (the kingdom of darkness, Eph.2:1-3). Here lies the cosmic conflict, and the spiritual warfare that the church is called to engage in, in order to obtain possession of the inheritance (Eph.6:12-18), that God may establish order to the cosmos through the rein of Christ (cp. Heb.2:8). This will be accomplished by our being energized by God’s Spirit that dwells within us, by the same power that raised Christ from the dead (Eph. 1:18-20). For by our spiritual union with Christ in His heavenly enthronement at the right hand of God (Eph.2:5-6), we are to exercise His spiritual authority by faith in corporate practice over the powers of darkness; with the one hope of the appearing with Christ in glory (Eph.1:18; 4:1; 6:12; 1 Tim1:1). This is done by imaging the character of the father, learned through the knowledge of the Son of God (Eph.4:13b, 20-32). By the power of His spirit, we are all to be made mature in Christ (Col1:28-29; 4:13c); and when the members of the body are corporately grown in righteousness, and selflessness love (Phil.1:1-4), being built up in the truth and love of God, bearing the fruits of righteousness (Eph.4:15; 5:9), we will be well pleasing to the father by our works, and by the faithful, joyful enduring witness (Col.1:10-12), its members will have filled up the sufferings of Christ through their selfless sacrificial love (Col.1:24; Eph.5:1-2;Phil.1:27-30). By this, the church will be the holy and without blemish offering to God for the restoration of the cosmos; then entering its inheritance in the heavenlies at the epiphany of Christ, partaking in the glory of His priestly intercession for the restoration of the cosmic order (Eph.1:4; Col.1:22; cp. 2 Tim.2:10,12; Tit. 2:13; cp. Phil.2:9-10; Eph.1:20-23).

The hope of the glory of the kingdom that would come from the inherence that was to be received by Christ from God, was made known unto the sons of men in the past ages (Ps.2:7-8; 110:1). But their understand was not according to the knowledge “as” was given to the Apostle Paul, this is because this mystery concerning Christ was hidden in God from the ages and generations of men, but was revealed exclusively to Paul (while in prison after Israels historical judgment Acts.28:25-28), and then revealed to the apostles-prophets that helped Paul in laying the foundational truths of this new revelation to the different assembles (Eph.2:20; 4:11), and this mystery concerns a called-out company that is composed of members from among the nations; this Church has been allotted an inheritance with Christ as the corporate New Man (Eph.2:15; 4:24; Col.3:10), as joint-heirs over the government of the Cosmos and joint-members (in a mystical union with Christ by the spirt) of the body of His flesh (Eph.5:30), and co-sharers of the royal priestly glory, that God promised to the image (Eph. 3:1-6; Ps.8; cp. Eph1:20-23); when this company enters its inheritance, they will share in the glory of the theophany of God with Christ, being made manifest with Him as the body of His glory at the right hand of God (Tit.2:13; Phil.3:21-22; Col.3:1-4).

Here we have the mystery of the gospel, the mystery of Christ, the gospel of the glory of God, where Gods glorious power is manifested through Christ’s body by their mystical union with Him in His heavenly enthronement, it is the gospel of our salvation (from the powers of death, and the prince of the power of this age, Eph.2:1-8; 6:19; Col.4:3;1 Tim1:11); it is deliverance unto our inheritance in Gods heavenly kingdom (2 Tim.4:18), as co-sharers of the glory rewarded to Christ and His Body for fulfilling the commission given to the image, to interceded on behalf of the human condition; for the restoration of the cosmos as God’s house, where He will have fellowship with mankind (Rev.21:3).

The body of Christ is built up to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Eph.4:13), when the gift of his headship to the church (His preeminent authority) is being harmoniously manifested through each member (spiritually) that they have become perfect in Christ; all the members of the body having grown up into him through the love and knowledge of the truth; which its members are to corporately manifest towards to one to another (Eph.4:7,12-16,cp. 1:20-23). When this accomplished, Christ who is currently hid in the glory of God, will then be made manifest at the right hand of God, and we with him, as the body of his glory (Col.3:3-4; 1 Tim.4:16; Phil.3:21-22).

This is the mystery of our devotion, for He was manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached among the nations, and believed on in the world, and taken up in glory (1 Tim.3:16). Here we have the mystical union with Christ and his body in our working service to proclaim the truth, and through our belief in expressing the truth of the heavenly kingship of Christ over our lives, the body shall be taken up in glory; where the appointed seasons will have arrived for hm to reveal that He is the king of Kings and lord of lords (1Tim.6:13-16), in the establishment of Gods Kingdom, this is why the church is said to be the fullness of all the offices of government that are to be filled with the glory of God (Eph.1:22-23). Because it is by the redemption of the church to its inheritance at the manifestation of Christ in glory. From which Gods glory will then pervade the cosmos subjugating all under the authoritative headship of Christ.

By the victorious enthronement of those that were low and trusted in God, over the high rebellious spiritual forces of darkness; the church that is Christ’s body will forever be a testimony in the ages to come to all creation of God’s grace, glory, power, and kindness toward us who trusted and believed, we will forever be the praise of His glory who first hoped in Christ (Eph.1:6,12,18, 21-22; 2:7,21-22). BY our performing this work that we may appear with Him in heaven, partaking in the sufferings of His intercession for the rescue of the human condition, for the fulness of the seasons, that God may head up all under Christ, and be all in all, dwelling amongst mankind forever. Amen!

Rev 21:1-27 happens on the new earth , what say you ?


dan p

 

[Marilyn C]

Rev 21:1-27 happens on the new earth , what say you ?


dan p

Hi Dan,

The Universal realm created by the Lord will have His rulership in the NJ. (Col. 1: 16)

And the nations of the earth will walk in its light. Thus, it will be above the earth. (Rev. 21: 24)

 

[Dan Perez]

Hi Dan,

The Universal realm created by the Lord will have His rulership in the NJ. (Col. 1: 16)

And the nations of the earth will walk in its light. Thus, it will be above the earth. (Rev. 21: 24)

How does 1 Cor 6:2 and 3 fit in ??

Says that we will GOVERN the UNIVERSE and also GOVERN , ANGELS , and that will NOT on the NEW EARTH is how I read it , so how do you see these verses ?

dan p

 

[Marilyn C]

How does 1 Cor 6:2 and 3 fit in ??

Says that we will GOVERN the UNIVERSE and also GOVERN , ANGELS , and that will NOT on the NEW EARTH is how I read it , so how do you see these verses ?

dan p

Hi Dan,

I agree that we will not be on the new earth but with the Lord in the highest on His throne, (with His authority). And that means we will judge the world system and fallen angels in the tribulation. (Dan. 7: 10 & 26) Later we will govern the universe, I believe, as you said.

Marilyn.

 

[Antonio39]

Hi Dan,

I agree that we will not be on the new earth but with the Lord in the highest on His throne, (with His authority). And that means we will judge the world system and fallen angels in the tribulation. (Dan. 7: 10 & 26) Later we will govern the universe, I believe, as you said.

Marilyn.

you read my post on the creation of the new man, there is also a difference in the description of the one body of the Acts period, there He is not referred to as the head of "the" (definite article in the Greek) Body of Christ, but rather members of the body are called eyes and ears in the 1 Cor. figure. so, while they were a one body (company) in Christ, that despite the difference of gifts where all working towards the same goal The figure of a human body for a company of people working towards the same goal was used in secular writings (Plato). So there seems to be a different relationship between Christ and the one body of the acts, where after acts Christ is said to be the head, of the body, i also showed the timing of the creation of the one new man and how that phrase is only used in the post acts, but i will be studying this subject more and posting soon lord willing.

 

[Marilyn C]

you read my post on the creation of the new man, there is also a difference in the description of the one body of the Acts period, there He is not referred to as the head of "the" (definite article in the Greek) Body of Christ, but rather members of the body are called eyes and ears in the 1 Cor. figure. so, while they were a one body (company) in Christ, that despite the difference of gifts where all working towards the same goal The figure of a human body for a company of people working towards the same goal was used in secular writings (Plato). So there seems to be a different relationship between Christ and the one body of the acts, where after acts Christ is said to be the head, of the body, i also showed the timing of the creation of the one new man and how that phrase is only used in the post acts, but i will be studying this subject more and posting soon lord willing.

Hi Antonio,

When the Lord ascended the Father made Him HEAD, and then He gave..... (Eph. 4: 11) He didn`t wait 25 - 30 years or so for Paul to write the letter to the Ephesians for Christ to be Head.

 

[Antonio39]

Hi Antonio,

When the Lord ascended the Father made Him HEAD, and then He gave..... (Eph. 4: 11) He didn`t wait 25 - 30 years or so for Paul to write the letter to the Ephesians for Christ to be Head.

Ok so can you find any scripture that says he was head of the body before, if you can't that gives good reason not to assume he was. Head of what? while he was exulted as head of all powers being at the right hand, it is not the same as being head over all things to a company that has an inheritance with him in that sphere, and a present task given to this church which is according to God's plan for the ages concerning Christ. Also the creation of the new man is the further result of the jew and gentile already being one. See my translation of reconciliation while reconciliation gives the idea of what takes place between the person and God, it is more literally "out from the change," search yourself in a word study. also, no gentiles were saved for at least ten years or more. And i understand that you see that these scriptures reference the cross and his ascension, but that doesn't mean that what is progressively revealed through the scriptures was in effect at that time, but rather how what is taking place at the time of revelation made known was possible or how it works, in Gods wisdom through the constant failures of mankind, due to the influence of Gods spiriual emenies, this is why certain things are kept secret, and then revealed (Eph.3:9-12).

 

[Marilyn C]

Ok so can you find any scripture that says he was head of the body before, if you can't that gives good reason not to assume he was. Head of what? while he was exulted as head of all powers being at the right hand, it is not the same as being head over all things to a company that has an inheritance with him in that sphere, and a present task given to this church which is according to God's plan for the ages concerning Christ. Also the creation of the new man is the further result of the jew and gentile already being one. See my translation of reconciliation while reconciliation gives the idea of what takes place between the person and God, it is more literally "out from the change," search yourself in a word study. also, no gentiles were saved for at least ten years or more. And i understand that you see that these scriptures reference the cross and his ascension, but that doesn't mean that what is progressively revealed through the scriptures was in effect at that time, but rather how what is taking place at the time of revelation made known was possible or how it works, in Gods wisdom through the constant failures of mankind, due to the influence of Gods spiriual emenies, this is why certain things are kept secret, and then revealed (Eph.3:9-12).

`God (Father) gave Him (Jesus) to be HEAD over all things to the church, which is His Body...` (Eph. 1: 22 & 23)

God has 3 Prophetic Days and they began when Christ ascended and sent His Holy Spirit to guide the Body into all truth. (John 16: 13)

Also, as to Gentiles, what about Peter preaching the gospel to the Samaritans, and Philip preaching to the eunuch, an Ethiopian? (Acts 8: 25 - 40)

 

[Antonio39]

`God (Father) gave Him (Jesus) to be HEAD over all things to the church, which is His Body...` (Eph. 1: 22 & 23)

God has 3 Prophetic Days and they began when Christ ascended and sent His Holy Spirit to guide the Body into all truth. (John 16: 13)

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Also, as to Gentiles, what about Peter preaching the gospel to the Samaritans, and Philip preaching to the eunuch, an Ethiopian? (Acts 8: 25 - 40)

The day of christ is future not

`God (Father) gave Him (Jesus) to be HEAD over all things to the church, which is His Body...` (Eph. 1: 22 & 23)

God has 3 Prophetic Days and they began when Christ ascended and sent His Holy Spirit to guide the Body into all truth. (John 16: 13)

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Also, as to Gentiles, what about Peter preaching the gospel to the Samaritans, and Philip preaching to the eunuch, an Ethiopian? (Acts 8: 25 - 40)

The day of Christ is future Phil.1:9-11 and the present days are evil (Eph. 5:16). see Isa. 55:5; 56:1-8, eunuchs and gentiles of the gate (they keep the sabbath and offer Israel alms, have an inheritance in Israel in replace of the wicked rulers; that's why they are persecuting them, before they go to these groups (Acts.8:1-3). The Samaritans are representative of the apostate northern kingdom that is to be made one. if Israel repented in the early acts, they would have fulfilled the commission given to them (Acts. 1:8; Zech.8:20-23). but they stayed in Jerusalem (Acts.8:4) Paul was going to be the apostle to the gentiles (Gal. 2:6-8) that would be entering the tribulation. and saved out of it with all the believing remanent. peter has to unlock the door of faith having the keys of the kingdom, and God opens the door of faith through Paul in acts 13:46-48; 14:27). i will be writing on this soon to give more clarity if its hard to understand the different phases in acts and why certain things take place.

 

[Marilyn C]

The day of christ is future not

The day of Christ is future Phil.1:9-11 and the present days are evil (Eph. 5:16). see Isa. 55:5; 56:1-8, eunuchs and gentiles of the gate (they keep the sabbath and offer Israel alms, have an inheritance in Israel in replace of the wicked rulers; that's why they are persecuting them, before they go to these groups (Acts.8:1-3). The Samaritans are representative of the apostate northern kingdom that is to be made one. if Israel repented in the early acts, they would have fulfilled the commission given to them (Acts. 1:8; Zech.8:20-23). but they stayed in Jerusalem (Acts.8:4) Paul was going to be the apostle to the gentiles (Gal. 2:6-8) that would be entering the tribulation. and saved out of it with all the believing remanent. peter has to unlock the door of faith having the keys of the kingdom, and God opens the door of faith through Paul in acts 13:46-48; 14:27). i will be writing on this soon to give more clarity if its hard to understand the different phases in acts and why certain things take place.

The word `Day` in Hebrew and Greek mean a special Day and ALSO a period of time.

Peter didn`t unlock the door of faith, many people had faith before Peter and after him. Peter passed over the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles. (Acts 10: 44 - 48)

 

[Dan Perez]

The word `Day` in Hebrew and Greek mean a special Day and ALSO a period of time.

Peter didn`t unlock the door of faith, many people had faith before Peter and after him. Peter passed over the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles. (Acts 10: 44 - 48)

#1 I believe that the KEYS to the KINGDOM , as written in Matt 16:19 were FIRST used in Acts 2:38 .

#2 Acts 10:44 was done by the HOLY SPIRIT .

#3 BPTIZING was still in operation in Acts 10:47 and 48 >

#4 The BODY of CHRIST was NOT yet formed .

#5 The none WATER BAPTIZED became part on Israel .

#6 Acts 10:10-17 has to 8nderstood , 2 TIM 2:15 .

#7 And Acts 19:35 is very important , But in every nation the one REVERING Him ( revering Christ ) and is WORKING Righteousness is ACCEPTABLE to Him .

dan p

 

[Marilyn C]

#1 I believe that the KEYS to the KINGDOM , as written in Matt 16:19 were FIRST used in Acts 2:38 .

#2 Acts 10:44 was done by the HOLY SPIRIT .

#3 BPTIZING was still in operation in Acts 10:47 and 48 >

#4 The BODY of CHRIST was NOT yet formed .

#5 The none WATER BAPTIZED became part on Israel .

#6 Acts 10:10-17 has to 8nderstood , 2 TIM 2:15 .

#7 And Acts 19:35 is very important , But in every nation the one REVERING Him ( revering Christ ) and is WORKING Righteousness is ACCEPTABLE to Him .

dan p

I agree that the 12 Apostles were apart of God`s purpose for Israel. And, that the two purposes - Body of Christ and Israel were alongside for a time. Yes, Peter came to realise that God did accept those of the nations (gentiles) who feared God and worked righteousness.

The Body of Christ is seen in that the Lord gave apostles etc to His Body before Paul. (Acts 11: 26 - 28)
Barnabus, was an apostle before Paul and came to help him. (Acts 9: 27, 14: 14)
Andronicus and Junia were also apostles as others before Paul. (Rom. 16: 7)

 

[Antonio39]

The word `Day` in Hebrew and Greek mean a special Day and ALSO a period of time.

Peter didn`t unlock the door of faith, many people had faith before Peter and after him. Peter passed over the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles. (Acts 10: 44 - 48)

Peter is the first to preach to the gentiles and that is the only record of him preaching to any gentile; after that the door of faith in opened during Paul's first mission. There was necessity for peter to do that first because he had been given that specific apostolic authority, that's why he had to come and agree that the Samaritans received the spirit. Jesus told peter he gave him the keys to the kingdom, then after he preaches to the gentiles one house only, the Paul goes out and preaches to the gentiles and the scriptures says God open the door of faith through Paul i don't know you don't see a link there in the "key/door" language?

 

[Marilyn C]

Peter is the first to preach to the gentiles and that is the only record of him preaching to any gentile; after that the door of faith in opened during Paul's first mission. There was necessity for peter to do that first because he had been given that specific apostolic authority, that's why he had to come and agree that the Samaritans received the spirit. Jesus told peter he gave him the keys to the kingdom, then after he preaches to the gentiles one house only, the Paul goes out and preaches to the gentiles and the scriptures says God open the door of faith through Paul i don't know you don't see a link there in the "key/door" language?

I think I agree with you.

 

[Marilyn C]

The day of christ is future not

The day of Christ is future Phil.1:9-11 and the present days are evil (Eph. 5:16). see Isa. 55:5; 56:1-8, eunuchs and gentiles of the gate (they keep the sabbath and offer Israel alms, have an inheritance in Israel in replace of the wicked rulers; that's why they are persecuting them, before they go to these groups (Acts.8:1-3). The Samaritans are representative of the apostate northern kingdom that is to be made one. if Israel repented in the early acts, they would have fulfilled the commission given to them (Acts. 1:8; Zech.8:20-23). but they stayed in Jerusalem (Acts.8:4) Paul was going to be the apostle to the gentiles (Gal. 2:6-8) that would be entering the tribulation. and saved out of it with all the believing remanent. peter has to unlock the door of faith having the keys of the kingdom, and God opens the door of faith through Paul in acts 13:46-48; 14:27). i will be writing on this soon to give more clarity if its hard to understand the different phases in acts and why certain things take place.

I marked some of your words in bold. Does that mean you think we, the B/C go through the trib?

 

[Antonio39]

I marked some of your words in bold. Does that mean you think we, the B/C go through the trib?

the Heavenly seed of Abraham do which is the company during the acts. this is the context of 1/2 Thes. after acts 28 is the creation out of the one body to "The" body of Christ the new man, once we are redeemed into the inherence. then the times will be able to come; and then the call of the seed of Abraham will begin again, which call is found in the writings of pauls pre prison epistles..

 

[Marilyn C]

the Heavenly seed of Abraham do which is the company during the acts. this is the context of 1/2 Thes. after acts 28 is the creation out of the one body to "The" body of Christ the new man, once we are redeemed into the inherence. then the times will be able to come; and then the call of the seed of Abraham will begin again, which call is found in the writings of pauls pre prison epistles..

The `heavenly company of Abraham` are already in the General Assembly awaiting their inheritance of the city. (Heb. 12: 22 & 23) the just/righteous men, (& women).

The `saints` in the trib, will go on to the new earth.

 

[anetazo]

The mystery of God is hidden from some people. Those with free will have spirit of slumber. Documentation, romans chapter 11 and Isaiah chapter 6. God's election have holy spirit. They understand the mystery of God. Documentation, first Corinthians chapter 2 and first Peter chapter 1. God has His reasons why he put spirit of stupor on many people. The position for Elect can't be volunteered for. The election are predestined, chosen before foundation of the world. Revelation chapter 20. The millennium is time of teaching and discipline for the spirtualty dead. God's election will be priests during millennium.

 

[Dan Perez]

Hi Dan,

The Universal realm created by the Lord will have His rulership in the NJ. (Col. 1: 16)

And the nations of the earth will walk in its light. Thus, it will be above the earth. (Rev. 21: 24)

There are 2 Greek words in Col 1:16 that all should study and it is , THE ALL THINGS is the Greek words TA PANTA and it means THE ALL THINGS , and it means and is talking about the BODY OF CHRIST , ONLY used by the apostle to the GENTILES , 35 TIMES by Paul in his letters .

dan p