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'For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.' For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.' (1Co 1:18-19) 'For I delivered unto you first of...

Hello again, Doug, (re. the OP). * This is my fourth response, regarding the fourth point you raised (above): for which you have quoted three verses from Romans:- 'But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the...

'Now to Him that is of power to stablish you 1) according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, 2) according to the revelation of the mystery, (The mystery of Christ) ...... which was kept secret since the world began, ........ But now is made manifest, .......... and by the...

Hello @Doug, (re. OP) * Yes, indeed:- 'For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.' (Gal 1:12) * See also:- 'And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, "Saul, Saul, why...

Hello @Doug, I have decided to work through your points one at a time:- * As you know Paul was constantly having to defend not only his Apostleship, but also the gospel that He preached: so his use of the words, 'my gospel' is not so very strange: especially in the light of the fact that there...

Hello @RenewedSrrength3:16: Rev_1:20 The mystery of the seven stars . Rev_10:7 the mystery of God should be finished, as He hath declared to His servants the prophets. Rev_17:5 MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. Rev_17:7 the mystery of the...

'For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' (Joh 3:16) Hello @RenewedSrrength3:16: 'And He said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them...

Hello @Auntie Jane, I must respectfully disagree with your reasoning. Thankfully, God knows, and His will, will be done. Within the love of Christ our Saviour, Now risen and glorified, and sat at God's right hand. Chris

'I say then, Hath God cast away His People? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God hath not cast away His People which He foreknew. ' (Rom 11:1-2a) Hello @Auntie Jane, Thank you again for the time taken to respond as you have, But...

Hello @GRACE ambassador, You are wrong in your accusation, and I am surprised and disappointed at your reaction. For the truth revealed in Scripture is not something that should be fought over, but rejoiced in. The prison epistles were written to believers: to those who already had faith in...

'And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee,That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail...

Hello @Doug, Thank you for providing the link for me to read. I started to respond by addressing points raised within it, but changed my mind, for it expresses opposition to the Acts 28 position held by those who believe that the Church which is the Body of Christ began in mid-Acts. More than...

Hello @St SteVen, The Church which is the Body of Christ was not created by God until the end of the Acts period. Necessitated at that time as it was by the final rejection of Israel of their Messiah and King in Acts 28, and their departure into the darkness of unbelief: followed by their...

Hello @Aunty Jane, Thank you for taking the time to make such a considered reply. Yes, God gave Israel 40 years (a time of probation) during the Acts period, in which they were given every opportunity to come to repentance: Though with His foreknowledge He knew that they would not; Yet...

Hello @St. SteVen, I believe that the point at which a believer is enlightened regarding the truth concerning this company, which is to be found in the prison epistles of Paul, namely:- Eph, Phil, Col. 2 Tim. Tit. & Phile. is the moment that entry takes place: Though they have been known of...

'The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Until the day in which He was taken up, after that He through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom He had chosen: To whom also He shewed Himself alive after His passion by...

Hello @Doug, I am sorry to cause you confusion. There are two mysteries referred to in Ephesians, 'The Mystery of Christ', made known to all the N.T., Apostles and Prophets, which was also the subject of the O.T. prophets, (being expressed as types and shadows and cloaked in mystery). also of...

'But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.' (Rom 6:17-18) Hello @Doug, What doctrine are you thinking of particularly? Thank...

'All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.' (2Ti 3:16-17) Hello @Doug, When I quoted from 2 Tim. 3:16 in an...

'But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. (Rom.10:19) 'I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the...