DR.E: Has the "mystery which hath been hid from the ages and from generations" "now been made manifest" to you?
NETMILSMOM: I don't claim manifestation about anything.
Manifestation; to manifest: "Apparent to the senses, especially that of sight, or to the mind; evident; obvious; clear; to reveal; to make known."
Most Christians I know would happily say the truth of Christ risen has been made manifest (known) to them.
But, surprisingly, you "don't claim manifestation about anything."
Read your Bible and pray to God to "know" the "mystery" that is "revealed" therein.
Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance." -- Acts 2:25-28
"(Christ) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself" -- Ephesians 1:7-9
"Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, 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: To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen." -- Romans 16:25-27 "For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
"To God only wise." I love that line.
Nothing is totally clear to me. I need things explained. I have gotten the wrong message from reading the Bible by myself. The Holy Spirit didn’t help me out although I prayed and prayed for enlightenment.
I found my way back to the Church and realized that this is where I need to be. I’m not a scholar. I only have the smarts that God gives me. I need guidance and so I am here.
It’s great that you can do it on your own. I can’t. And I’m not going to take another person’s interpertation over those I think are ordained by God to guide me. Even with bold type and underlining
I listen to my Church for that guidance, you can listen to whomever you like. I think we’re both Americans and so we have that right.
Done deal.