19) Why Was The Mystery A Mystery?

Summary: This sermon explores the concept of God's hidden wisdom, revealed through the mystery of Christ's cross. It explains how God kept His plan secret from Satan and the powers of this world, using their own pride and perceived wisdom against them. The sermon emphasizes that God's ultimate purpose is to reconcile all things in heaven and earth under Christ's authority, which was accomplished through the cross but not fully revealed until Paul's ministry.

Chapters
Chapter 1: The Church and the Mystery
0:00 - 10:00
This chapter explores the continuity of the church throughout the Acts period and beyond, refuting the idea of two separate bodies.
Chapter 2: The Purpose of God's Mystery
10:00 - 20:00
This chapter delves into why God kept certain information secret and how it relates to His wisdom and plan.
Chapter 3: Satan's Boast and God's Checkmate
20:00 - 30:00
This chapter focuses on Satan's claim to wisdom and authority, and how God outsmarts him through the cross.
Chapter 4: The Revelation of the Mystery and Its Implications
30:00 - 40:00
This chapter discusses the revelation of God's mystery through Paul and its significance for believers and the universe.

Key Points:
God kept a secret (mystery) from before the foundation of the world.
Satan's pride in his wisdom led to his downfall.
The cross of Christ is the means by which God defeats Satan and reconciles all things.
Paul was given the revelation of this mystery in "due time".
The church (body of Christ) plays a role in God's plan for the heavenly places.
God's wisdom is manifested through keeping and revealing the mystery.

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