The 2nd Book
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The Bible is written as two books. "Two books" does not refer to the Old and New Testaments, but to the literal record and the "mystery hidden from the beginning" within it.[1]
- Normally we say that the Bible has 66 books. This refers to writings by men. When scholars read the Bible, they attempt to interpret the human author's intent for writing.
The second book was written by God by embedding symbols of the cross in the literal writings of men. The meaning of the symbols was not made known until after the cross. Site purpose [∞]
Site Purpose
Jesus said that all the scriptures talk about Him. [2] When the Bible mentions people like Adam, Moses, or Noah, it’s pointing to Jesus. These are called "types," and "shadows1" but figuring them out can sometimes feel like guessing games. God didn’t carefully protect every word in the Bible just to let people make up their own ideas about it. Instead, the Bible is written with a special layer of meaning—a kind of hidden message that only becomes clear after the cross. [3]
This site is all about understanding this "hidden message" by relying on the Holy Spirit, who inspired the Bible. [4][5]
- The "priesthood of the believer" doesn’t mean everyone can just decide what the Bible means for themselves. [6] Instead, it means believers are called to pray for and help others.
- With the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we can see how all of scripture points to Jesus. [7] This understanding should be clear enough to share and teach others. [8]
We encourage you to ask questions, join the conversation, and as you learn, create your own works or contribute here. Together, we form a "fellowship of the mystery."
Apologies for the mess. I have found the wiki to be a great tool so you may find other things I work on in here as well. It is more convenient than having stuff splattered all over the internet.
- ↑ ▸ ± 1Co 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
- ↑ ▸ ± Lu 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
- ↑ ▸ ± 1Co 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, [even] the hidden [wisdom], which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
- ↑ ▸ ± Eph 3:9 And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
- ↑ ▸ ± 2Pe 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost. [{in old time: or, at any time }
- ↑ ▸ ± 2Pe 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost. [{in old time: or, at any time }]
- ↑ ▸ ± 2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. [{among: or, by }]
- ↑ ▸ ± Eph 3:9 And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
