Behold I Tell You a Mystery
Speaker: Peter Pickering Location: Idyllwild Bible School Date: 1987 Topic: Behold I Tell You a Mystery Class 1 - The Mystery Made Manifest Class 2 - The Mystery of Godliness Class 3 - The Mystery of the Gentiles Class 4 - The Mystery of Iniquity Class 5 - The Mystery of Marriage Class 6 - The Mystery of Resurrection and Glory
Classes
Class 1: Peter Pickering - Behold I Tell You a Mystery - Class 1 - The Mystery Made Manifest
The class explores the concept of mystery in the Bible, focusing on Philippians 4:12 and the Apostle Paul's understanding of the gospel's mysteries. It emphasizes the importance of studying both the Old and New Testaments to fully grasp the gospel's teachings and the need for a balanced approach to biblical study.
Class 2: Peter Pickering - Behold I Tell You a Mystery - Class 2 - The Mystery of Godliness
The class discusses the mystery of godliness as revealed in 1 Timothy 3, emphasizing the unique relationship between God and Jesus Christ, and the importance of understanding and living out the sacred secrets of faith. It highlights the role of the Ecclesia and the need for moral conviction and righteous behavior.
Class 3: Peter Pickering - Behold I Tell You a Mystery - Class 3 - The Mystery of the Gentiles
The class discusses the mystery of the Gentiles in the context of the New Testament, focusing on Paul's role as the apostle to the Gentiles and the inclusion of Gentiles in the promises made to Abraham. It emphasizes the significance of this revelation and its implications for the spread of the gospel.
Class 4: Peter Pickering - Behold I Tell You a Mystery - Class 4 - The Mystery of Iniquity
The class explores the mystery of iniquity as described in Thessalonians and Revelation, emphasizing its internal emergence within ecclesial households and its deceptive nature. It contrasts this with the truth and warns against the influence of false doctrines.
Class 5: Peter Pickering - Behold I Tell You a Mystery - Class 5 - The Mystery of Marriage
The class explores the mystery of marriage from Ephesians 5, emphasizing the importance of preparation and commitment in both earthly and spiritual marriages. It draws parallels between the relationship between Christ and the Ecclesia and the traditional customs of marriage in ancient Israel.
Class 6: Peter Pickering - Behold I Tell You a Mystery - Class 6 - The Mystery of Resurrection and Glory
The class explores the mystery of resurrection and glory, emphasizing the Christian doctrine of resurrection and the glorification of the body in the kingdom of God. It contrasts this with non-Christian beliefs about the immortal soul and discusses the importance of living a life in resurrection now.