Mystery of the Faith Lesson 1 Introduction * The
questions in this study are based on the King James Version of the Bible. The only doctrinal
qualification for a pastor or deacon is to know the "mystery of the
faith." 1
Timothy 3:9 "Holding the mystery of the faith in a
pure conscience."
Understanding the "mystery of the faith" lays the foundation for
all of the doctrines of the Bible. You can understand prophecy better
when you know the "mystery of the faith." It is easier to put a puzzle
together when you have the picture of the puzzle to go by. The Bible is
like a puzzle. The doctrines of the Bible are pieces of the puzzle.
It easier to put things together when you have the picture. The
"mystery of the faith" is that picture. Paul was
taught the "mystery of the faith." He was taught by a man in
Christ, while in Arabia for three years. This was right after his
salvation. Paul was commissioned to teach the local church the
"mystery of the faith."
1. In
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to question 1.
2. The qualifications given in
A. Doctrinal qualifications.
to question 2.
3. There is only one doctrinal qualification mentioned in
to question 3.
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26 But now is made manifest, and by the
scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting
God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:)
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5. The gospel of Jesus Christ is to be preached according to the revelation
of the .
to question 5.
6. The Mystery of the Faith has been kept secret since the world .
to question 6.
7. The Mystery of the Faith can be understood when? Choose one of the following.
to question 7.
8. The Mystery of the Faith is to be revealed by the of
the prophets, according to the of
the everlasting God.
to question 8.
9. How was the Mystery of the Faith revealed to Paul?
2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the
grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me
the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my
knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
to question 9.
10. Was Paul taught this revelation of the Mystery of the Faith by man?
12 For I neither received it of man, neither
was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.)
to question 10.
11. Where was this revelation taught to Paul?
17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which
were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.)
to question 11.
12. Approximately how long did it take Paul to receive this revelation? years
to question 12.
13. Who revealed this mystery to Paul? A in
Christ.
2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years
ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot
tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body,
or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and
heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. 5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I
will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6
For though I would
desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now
I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to
be, or that he heareth of me.)
to question 13.
14. Who was taken up to the third heaven?
Choose one of the following. (2
Corinthians 12:2-4 I knew a man in Christ above
fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the
body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body,
or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and
heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.)
A. Paul
to question 14.
15. Could Paul tell if this person was in the body or out of the body?
3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body,
or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
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16. Paul questioned the fact of whether this man was in the body or not because? Choose one of the following.
3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body,
or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and
heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.)
A. He looked different.
to question 16.
17. Which will Paul give glory to? Choose
one of the following. 6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall
not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man
should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he
heareth of me.)
A. Himself
to question 17.
18. Where was paradise? Choose
one of the following.
3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body,
or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and
heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.)
A. Where God is.
to question 18.
19. Did this man in Christ reveal the Mystery of the Faith to Paul?
12 For I
neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the
revelation of Jesus Christ;
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B. Business qualifications.
C. Character qualifications.
4. For people to be obedient to the faith, they are to understand the mystery.
True or False?
A. During the Old Testament time.
B. From the time of Paul till the Rapture.
B. A man in Christ.
B. He was able to go back and forth to paradise.
5 Of such an
one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
B. The man in Christ
B. In the third heaven.
C. All of the above.
D. None of the above.
Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made
known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,)