Rev 10:6 and swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and the things that are in it, the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, that there should be delay no longer, 7 but in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets.

The serious reader of scripture will discover several mysteries listed. In the New Testament the word mystery; is invoked twenty-two times. The word Mysteries is utilized five times; in all, references to the matter of mystery are observed twenty-seven times.

Eph 1:15 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the

spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,

18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.

Mt 16:17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

A change in Approach

Based on these two passages of Scripture, we must all bow our knee to the Father, to ask for a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of the truth.

Our oft-feeble efforts at unlocking the mysteries presented in scripture, placed there by All Mighty God; who is all knowing, all seeing and is wisdom, and only can grant revelation; should GENERATE IN US a great pause in our being; with a longing to appeal to Him, for divine illumination, on the overall subject of the Mystery of God.

Humility, and hunger, a Must!

Due to our lack in these matters, the consequent result has rendered a profound blindness to the church, regarding the true story being told. Thus, a great disinterest by most, resulting in a loss of so many of our youth, with many others being held in blind cages, formed mainly from natural thinking, and a twisting trajectory of scripture, on the Mystery of God; thus blocking the Holy Spirt; who will not witness, and inwardly affirm what is not truth.

Therefore, the power of the word has been nullified to a great deal in the church. Doctrinal bias is the primary factor; producing the blindness, rather than simply looking to the body of truth revealed in the Mystery of God.

We all need a deep repentance regarding much spiritual abuse, to His body and come to the Mystery of God with a deep realization; that if He does not open our eyes, we will simply continue in our dissemination of blindness, implacably pressing on with the deception that we are spreading the truth.

In a good Mystery there are many converging paths bring the overall unfolding to a climax, and the revealing of the central plot, and thus a completeness to the picture, with no loose ends.

Webster: Mystery: something not understood or beyond understanding; an enigma.

An unsolved Mystery by Most.

Having set the stage; we now come to a mystery in scripture, which is primarily unsolved in the general understanding and teaching of the evangelical church.

This lack of understanding is, due to limiting the whole body of scripture from speaking.

Key, and widespread limitations are formed by things such as strong denominational bias, or shallow and confined Doctrinal Statements, or limiting to a single teacher perspective, which does not incorporate all of scripture in their exegesis.

while still looking to unfold the great plan, as God’s Eternal purpose; with the same saved and lost, ultra shallow, and typical diluted mantra, which is in vogue.

Which goes something like this! You are a sinner, so you need a Saviour; so that when you die, you can go to Heaven and not hell; and in Heaven you will get a mansion.

This articulation could not reflect a greater blindness and insult to Almighty God! and the Mystery of God!

Thus, for us to unlock the general outline of the Mystery of God we must be careful regarding every small detail, overlooking nothing.

An indispensable key to opening this mystery of God; is to account for the three groups of people which He lists.

1Co 10:32 Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,

These three groups of people will figure directly in unlocking the Mystery of God. Jews, Greeks (or gentile Nations) the church of God. We must work to understand each group, as to their role, or we will not be able to unlock the mystery of God!

Surprise

It may come as a Great shock to us; however, the account of the Judgement of the Nations, with specific focus on the Sheep and the Goats; functions something like a wagon axel on which important clues for unlocking the mystery of God are attached, with its many spokes.

To unlock the true meaning of the sheep and Goats, we must solve every spoke in the wheel which is ultimately attached to this parable, and the Mystery of God.

This is an overly complex and major theme to unlock! And thus; must be fully completed in all spokes, to get the clear and profound view; as one large panoramic overview of God’s Mystery; which is spectacular.

Another example to consider would be a Rubik’s cube. All 6 sides must be in a solid colour completely, for the puzzle to be solved; it is not sufficient to have one or two sides complete.

In attempting to solve this mystery, we will first list crucial spokes in the wheel which must be resolved.

Spokes

Strictly identify those who are gathered to this Judgment on earth, who remain alive at the end of the tribulation. Matt 25.
What is the strict basis stated, for being separated by the Lord; as a shepherd; into sheep and goat groups.
Why are the Sheep commended, and the Goats condemned?
What is the stated destination of the condemned?
What is the destination of those who are commended?

Now we come to several difficult matters!

Justify, the treatment of each group biblically?
What was the strict basis for the condemnation of the goats, and the commendation of the sheep.?
From what identified group were these people, who were commended and condemned? Very crucial to get this correct!
What specific things are transpiring during the Tribulation of 3 1/2 years? Make a detailed list. This will require work! Do not overlook any detail.
Identify all the tribulation players accurately, apart from assumptions.?

Persons and activities connected to this Mystery!

Who actually is the woman in Rev 12?
Who is the male Child in Rev 12 ?
Who is the Dragon?
Who is Raptured to the throne? consider carefully! Rev 12.
- B. Who is raptured to Heavenly Mount Zion. Rev 14?
A wilderness location, with nourishment for the women, who actually is she?
How long is she cared for?
The Lord’s brothers, in prison, needy, and destitute, being visited, cared for by others. Who are the Lord’s brothers, and who is caring for them.
An Angel proclaims the Everlasting gospel; Notice the content, which is limited to, (Fear God, Worship Him, Give Him Glory) Is there something to be considered here?
The sealing of 144000 Jews just prior to the tribulation. What does that sealing imply?
Resurrection, but not Raptured. Is there a difference? Explain.
Buying oil, from the sellers then returning to late. What is this all about?
A wedding invitation to those who were ready. Consider carefully; what made them ready?
One is taken the other left. Why? what formed the criteria?
Having purchased the oil from those who sell; as instructed; they are then refused entry to the wedding. Why?
The Rapture of the dead believers, does this happen more than once?
- B. Explain the purpose of the Judgment Seat of Christ, and its real and sober implications for the believer.
Reward and assignment in the kingdom, is reserved for who? Explain thoroughly from scripture.
Works burned up, suffer loss. Why? and what might this mean?
Standing on the sea of glass mixed with fire. Who are they? And what is the sea of glass mixed with fire?
The Restoration of all things Acts 3:21 Matt 19:28 what does this include? Make a potential list of things to be restored.
Millions of Babies will be born, aging, dying, rebelling, judged. In the Millennium; Who is having kids?
Is there a post millennial. bema?
Leaves of the tree of life are for what?
The tabernacle of God, with men, and His people. What is the tabernacle, and who are (the with men) and His people in eternity?
Chosen in Him from before the foundation of the world. Who does this refer to?
Accurately list the people groups during the Millennium.
Animal sacrifice is happening! Really!! Why?
A major rebellion by Satan and by participating people; Who are they?
The Great White Throne Judgment. For whom? And when?
New Heaven New earth, New Jerusalem coming down out of Heaven. When, and what is the New Jerusalem? Use scripture to define.
Who bring their glory into the city. Rev 21:24 And the saved of them which are what shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. What does the saved here refer to?

Isa 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

A 7-year peace Agreement

Broken at the halfway point.

Issuing in a 3 ½ Years of Tribulation Calamities

The three woes of the Book of Revelation!

Re 8:13 And I looked, and I heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, “Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound!”

The 7 Seals

Rev 6:1 Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, “Come and see.” 2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.

Re 6:3 When He opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come and see.”

Re 6:5 When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” So, I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand.

Re 6:7 When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come and see.”

Re 6:9 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held.

Re 6:12 I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood.

Re 8:1 When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

Re 9:4 They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.

Re 10:4 Now when the seven thunders uttered their voices, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Seal up the things which the seven thunders uttered, and do not write them.”

The 7 Trumpets

The First Trumpet

Re 8:7 The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up.

The second Trumpet

Re 8:8 Then the second angel sounded: And something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. Re 16:3 Then the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it became blood as of a dead man; and every living creature in the sea died.

The third Trumpet

Re 8:10 Then the third angel sounded: And a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water. Re 14:9 Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, Re. 16:4 Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood.

The Fourth Trumpet

Re 8:12 Then the fourth angel sounded: And a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the stars, so that a third of them were darkened. A third of the day did not shine, and likewise the night. Re 16:8 Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and power was given to him to scorch men with fire.

The Fifth Trumpet

Re 9:1 Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit. Re 16:10 Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom became full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues because of the pain.

The Sixth Trumpet

Re 9:13 Then the sixth angel sounded: And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before God, Re 9:14 saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.” Re 16:12 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared.

The Seventh Trumpet

Re 10:7 but in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets. Re 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” Re 16:17 Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, “It is done!”

The Seven Bowls

Re 15:7 Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who lives forever and ever.

Re 16:1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, “Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth.”

Re 17:1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters,

Re 21:9 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls filled with the seven last plagues came to me and talked with me, saying, “Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.”

The First Bowl

Re 16:2 So the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and a foul and loathsome sore came upon the men who had the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image.

The second Bowl

Re 16:3 Then the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it became blood as of a dead man; and every living creature in the sea died.

The Third Bowl

Re 16:4 Then the third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood.

Fourth Bowl

Re 16:8 Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and power was given to him to scorch men with fire.

Fifth Bowl

Re 16:10 Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom became full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues because of the pain.

Sixth Bowl

Re 16:12 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared.

Seventh Bowl

Re 16:17 Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, “It is done!”

And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia

Rev 3:7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”:

8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.

9 “Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie — indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.

10 “Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

11 “Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.

12 “He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. And I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.

Site all conditional words, which would qualify one for the Lord’s reciprocating promise, of escaping the hour of trial.

To those who Overcome

The saints caught up or raptured secretly before the tribulation, and kept from the hour, are strictly the overcoming saints, both living, and those who were dead but then resurrected. Read the book The Husbandman’s field final reaping details! On this site for more detail.

“A Strong Implication”

Matt 24:29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

30 “Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 “And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

1Th 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.

These passages of scripture clearly state that the Lord will come openly, not secretly, and the time of His open coming will be after the tribulation.

Given these parameters we must discover the missing pieces, which will complete the spokes in The Mystery of God.

Before Time Began!

This phrase (before time began) truly stretches our thinking, and yet if we fail to measure God and His economy by any other ruler; we will completely miss the correct, and profound perspective required, to understand God’s plan and over-all work.

Thus not entering the Kingdom, nor allowing those who genuinely want to. what ever He does, should not be considered as Him changing, or a contradictory action to that of scripture; but rather, the exact carrying out of what was planned by Him before time began.

This will provide us with the correct perspective, and therefore peace; when we see actions or events which to us seem to be changes, in an unchanging God.

Truly, WE MUST SEE THIS! He is not changing, but rather; simply conducting ALL in detail as He planned BEFORE TIME BEGAN. This confusion, as produced great trouble, and much blindness as a

result of the wrong template being used, regarding His developing eternal plan.

2Ti 1:9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

Titus 1:2 in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began,

Eze 18:29 “Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not fair.’ O house of Israel, is it not My ways which are fair, and your ways which are not fair? Isa 55:9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.