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Taking the Mystery Out of the New Testament Mysteries - Part One (Matthew 13:35, Romans 16:25-26, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Ephesians 3:4-5, Ephesians 3:9, Colossians 1:26)

Michael O'Brien, July 25, 2012
Part of the New Testament Mysteries series, preached at a Wednesday Night service

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Matthew 13:35 (Listen)

35 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:

  “I will open my mouth in parables;
    I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”

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Romans 16:25–26 (Listen)

25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—

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1 Corinthians 2:7 (Listen)

But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory.

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Ephesians 3:4–5 (Listen)

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.

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Ephesians 3:9 (Listen)

and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things,

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Colossians 1:26 (Listen)

26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.

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