Bible comes alive (The mystery revealed)
Bible comes alive (The mystery revealed) [∞]
The Bible Comes Alive: The Mystery Revealed
Scripture is not merely words on a page—it is a living testimony, carrying depths of meaning that are revealed by the Spirit. When the mystery of Christ is unveiled, the Bible comes alive, no longer just a historical record but the voice of God speaking to us today.
Jesus promised that the Spirit would remind His disciples of what He taught (John 14:26). This was not about adding new revelation, but unveiling what had always been there. The Spirit opens our eyes, just as He did for the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Discussion: The Spirit Brings the Word to Life
📖 The Spirit Reminds Us (John 14:26)
- Jesus said the Holy Spirit would teach and remind us of all He had spoken.
- Understanding Scripture is not just intellectual—it is spiritual.
📖 Peter Heard the Spirit (Acts 10:13-15)
- Peter initially resisted a vision that challenged his understanding of God’s Word.
- Only by hearing the Spirit did he realize what had been written all along—that the gospel was for all people.
📖 Verifiable Revelation (Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1)
- True revelation is not subjective—it is confirmed by two or three witnesses in Scripture.
- When God speaks, He speaks consistently across His Word.
📖 Hearing God (Hebrews 4:12, John 10:27)
- The Bible is alive and active, not just a historical record.
- God still speaks through His Word, but we must learn to listen (taught in this work).
Conclusion: The Bible Speaks When We Listen
The mystery is revealed when we allow the Spirit to remind, confirm, and speak through Scripture. The Bible is not dead history—it is God’s living Word, waiting to be heard.
To hear God in His Word is not to force meaning onto the text, but to receive the meaning He placed there from the beginning.
