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To: O'Hara who wrote (19254)	7/18/1998 9:41:00 PM
From: Jamey	Respond to of 39621

The Mysteries of Christ: Jesus had been offering the kingdom in the form of offering himself as the Messiah and King of Israel. This offer had been rejected, as God had anticipated, and ultimately this rejection would lead to the cross of Christ, which was part of God's plan for the redemption of the world. On the divine side this was no change of plan, but on the human side it was a change of direction regarding fulfillment of the kingdom promise. A comparison can be found in the expen ence of Isracl at Kadesh.Barnea when the children of Israel were contemplating entering the Promised Land. When the spies reported that there were giants in the land, and ten of the twelve said that the land could not be conquered, the unbelief of Israel resulted in Israel's wandering in the wilder ness for forty years (Num. 13:26-14-25). From a divine standpoint this was anticipated in the plan of God, but from a human standpoint it was a postponement of the promise of the possession of the land. In a similar way the Israelites' widespread unbelief at this point in the life of Christ changed his message from one of offering the kingdom to one of contemplating what would result in view of Israel's rejection of him. In keeping with this, Matthew 13 reveals the general character of the present age between the first and second comings of Christ. This is done by revealing aspects of the mystery of the kingdom. THE KINGDOM IN MYSTERY FORM In the New Testament a mystery is a truth that was hidden in the Old Testament but revealed in the New. Generally speaking, it is not a truth that is difficult to understand butrefers to New Testament revelation in contrast to the limitations of the Old Testament. In Colossians 1:26 a typicaldefinition of mystery is found, "the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints." A major aspect of this is the present purpose of God to call out from amongJews and Gentiles the church as the body of Christ and as God's present means of testimony in the world. During this period the promises to and concerning Israel are not progressing, and the promise of the millennial kingdom awaits future fulfillment. in interpreting Matthew 13 the prophetic back ground of the interpreter comes into play. Postmillennial ism, with its teaching that the world will progressively become more Christian and climax in the triumphant return of Christ, has done much to influence the interpre tation of this chapter contrary to what it intended to convey. If anything, this chapter teaches definitely that the world, instead of getting better, will get worse and that evil will triumph until the time of Christ's second coming. Another approach is the amillennial interpretation which attempts to find a certain amount of fulfillment of the kingdom promises of the Old Testament in the present age. Matthew 13, likewise, refutes the amillennial point of views because what it reveals is not the Old Testament kingdom but a new form of the kingdom, a spiritual kingdom, which relates to the rule of Christ in the hearts of men. (continued) Santiago

To: O'Hara who wrote (19254)	7/19/1998 3:37:00 PM
From: O'Hara	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39621

><>...We are all sinners and worthy of God's wrath...But...><> because of His mercy He holds not our sins constantly against us. Praise His Holy name. Prov 21:21-24 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. Thank You Almighty Father for your word. May we all be an example of your mrecy and grace. Shalom...><>