The Five Great Biblical Mysteries

 

The Five Great Biblical Mysteries

Genesis 1:27 - "So God created mankind in his own image"

Isaiah 40:26 - "Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?"

Matthew 28:19 - "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"

1 Thessalonians 5:23 - "May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless"

Colossians 2:2-3 - "The mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge"

Revelation 21:2 - "Prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband"

 

Mystery	Meaning	Biblical Examples	Practical Application	Related Scriptures
1. Universe	The vast heaven and earth created by God, demonstrating God's greatness and wisdom. The "vastness" itself is a mystery, revealing the infinite power of the Creator.	• The original creation in Genesis 1:1 • Astronomical discoveries confirming the vastness of the universe • Discovery ranging from 400 billion to 1 trillion galaxies	• Revering the greatness of the Creator • Recognizing God's infinity • Humbly facing the mystery of the universe	• Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" • Psalm 19:1 - "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands"
2. Man	Man stands alongside heaven and earth, a mysterious being with three-layered construction: body, soul, and spirit. Man is a special creation made in God's own image.	• God creating man in His own image • Man having spirit, soul, and body • Ancient Chinese concept of "Heaven, Earth, and Man as three powers"	• Recognizing man's noble position • Valuing the cultivation of spiritual life • Holistic growth and development	• Zechariah 12:1 - "The LORD, who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who forms the human spirit within a person" • Ephesians 3:9 - "The mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things" • 1 Timothy 3:16 - "Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great"
3. God	The Triune God Himself is the greatest mystery - the divine mystery of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit being three-in-one and one-in-three, beyond human understanding.	• Revelation of the Trinity • God's attributes: omniscience, omnipotence, omnipresence • God's love and righteousness	• Worshiping the Triune God • Pursuing knowledge of God • Building intimate relationship with God
4. Christ	God becoming man, the mystery of incarnation. Christ is the mediator between God and man, possessing both divine and human natures.	• Jesus Christ's incarnation • Redemption through the cross • Resurrection and ascension • Hope of His second coming	• Accepting Christ as Savior • Imitating Christ's life • Proclaiming Christ's gospel	• Ephesians 5:32 - "This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church" • 1 Timothy 3:16 - "God was manifested in the flesh"
5. Church	The body of Christ, the ultimate goal of God's eternal plan. The spiritual entity where all saints are united as one in Christ.	• Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • Apostles establishing churches • Fellowship and coordination of saints	• Actively participating in church life • Building up the body of Christ • Preparing as the bride for the Lord's coming	• Ephesians 5:32 - "This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church" • Ephesians 3:10 - "So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might be made known"

 

Overview

The Bible reveals five of the most important mysteries in the universe. These mysteries form the core of God's creative plan, interconnected with each other, forming a complete blueprint of redemption.

Interrelationships of the Five Great Mysteries

Vertical Relationships

• God → Christ → Church: God establishes the church through Christ to complete the redemption plan
• Universe → Man → Church: From the great universe to man, then to man's ultimate position in the church

Horizontal Relationships

• Universe and Man: Man is the center of the universe with the mission to manage the universe
• Christ and Church: Christ is the Head, the church is the Body, inseparable
• God and Man: God desires to be expressed in man

Overall Relationship

These five great mysteries constitute a complete redemptive history:

1.      God's plan in eternity

2.      Creating the universe as the stage

3.      Creating man as the recipient

4.      Christ completing redemption

5.      The church realizing God's goal

Core Revelation

The Bible, as the manual for these five great mysteries, reveals:

• God's eternal will and plan
• The true meaning of the universe's existence
• The ultimate value of human life
• The necessity of Christ's redemption
• The importance of church building

Every believer has a part in these five great mysteries—what glory and responsibility! As the scripture says: "Heaven and earth, man, God, Christ, and the church—we have a part in them all. Hallelujah!"

 

*Please refer to the June 2025 Summer Training, General Topic: Experiencing, Enjoying, and Manifesting Christ (Part 3), Chapter 4: The Mystery of God—Christ