Mystery religions are those which keep certain teachings hidden from the masses, revealing these secrets only to an initiated few. Such religions are also known as esoteric (or occult), and they usually involve the practice of magic in one form or another. We have just seen that the Bible wholeheartedly sanctions magic (as long as it is done within Yahweh’s parameters, and with his blessing). So why should we not expect the Bible to also sanction esotericism? Disappointment shall not beset us with such an expectation, for the Bible makes frequent references to the fact that it contains “mystery” teachings, particularly in the New Testament: “But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery , even the hidden wisdom , which God ordained before the world unto our glory.” - 1 Corinthians 2:7. “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.” - 1 Corinthians 4:1. “How that by revelation he [Christ] made known unto me [Paul] the my...
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