Thompson Chain Reference

Mysteries-Revelations

Mysteries-Revelations

MYSTERIES, GREAT, that test the faith of men

Of the Prosperity of the Wicked Jeremiah 12:1;

Of the New Birth John 3:8;

Of Providence Romans 11:33;

Of the Future Life 1 Corinthians 15:51;

Of the Union of Christ with the Church Ephesians 5:32;

Of the Incarnation 1 Timothy 3:16;

Of Suffering Hebrews 12:11;

MYSTERY OF CHRIST and Redemption Romans 16:25; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:9; Ephesians 3:4; Colossians 1:27; Colossians 2:2; Colossians 4:3; 1 Timothy 3:16;

GOD UNSEARCHABLE, his ways and works Job 5:9; Job 11:7; Job 33:13; Job 37:23; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ecclesiastes 8:17; Isaiah 40:28; Romans 11:34; 1 Corinthians 2:16;

DEITY VEILED, God spoken of as hiding himself Job 23:9; Psalms 10:1; Psalms 13:1; Psalms 89:46; Isaiah 45:15;

GOD INVISIBLE to man Exodus 33:20; Job 9:11; Job 23:8; John 1:18; John 5:37; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 John 4:12;

The Incarnation of Christ, both a mystery and a revelation

KNOWLEDGE WITHHELD from man

Reasons for Withholding

Because Perilous Genesis 2:17; Deuteronomy 29:29;

Inability to Apprehend Truth John 13:7;

Human Weakness Necessitates John 16:12;

Earthly Limitations Fetter 1 Corinthians 13:12;

Gradual Revelation, the Divine Plan Ephesians 3:5;

To give Opportunity for Faith 1 John 3:2;

KNOWLEDGE WITHHELD from man

Ignorance in reference to the Future Proverbs 27:1; Ecclesiastes 3:22; Ecclesiastes 6:12; Ecclesiastes 8:7; Ecclesiastes 9:12; Ecclesiastes 10:14; Ecclesiastes 11:2; Matthew 24:43; Acts 20:22; James 4:14;

Secret Things belong to God Deuteronomy 29:29; Proverbs 25:2; Daniel 12:9; Mark 13:32; Revelation 5:3; Revelation 10:4;

REVELATIONS, DIVINE General References to Daniel 2:22; Amos 3:7; John 15:15; Romans 16:26; 1 Corinthians 2:9; 1 Corinthians 2:10; Ephesians 1:9; Ephesians 1:10; Ephesians 3:5; Colossians 1:26;

METHODS OF REVELATION

Visions, examples of Notable Genesis 15:1; Genesis 46:2; Ezekiel 37:1; Acts 9:10; Acts 10:3; Acts 10:11; Acts 16:9; Acts 18:9; Acts 22:18; Acts 23:11; 2 Corinthians 12:1; Revelation 1:12;

Prophetic Visions Isaiah 1:1; Isaiah 21:2; Ezekiel 11:24; Ezekiel 12:27; Ezekiel 37:2; Ezekiel 47:1; Daniel 8:1; Amos 1:1; Obadiah 1:1; Nahum 1:1;

By Urim and Thummim Exodus 28:30; Leviticus 8:8; Numbers 27:21; Deuteronomy 33:8; 1 Samuel 23:9; 1 Samuel 28:6; 1 Samuel 30:7; Ezra 2:63; Nehemiah 7:65;

Nature's Revelation Psalms 19:1; Psalms 97:6; Acts 14:17; Romans 1:20;

Revelation through the Holy Spirit

Through the Prophets

Through God's Word

By Dreams

Through the Incarnation

FULLER REVELATION in the future John 13:7; John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 13:12;

CHRIST'S REVELATION speaking as the Oracle of God Deuteronomy 18:18; John 8:26; John 12:49; John 14:10; John 14:24; John 17:8; Acts 3:22;

SPECIAL MANIFESTATIONS, or Revelations, of Divine Power and

Pillar of Cloud and Fire Exodus 13:21; Exodus 14:19; Exodus 16:10; Exodus 33:9; Exodus 40:36; Numbers 9:17; Numbers 10:11; Numbers 12:5; Numbers 16:42; Deuteronomy 1:33; Deuteronomy 31:15; Nehemiah 9:12; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 105:39; Isaiah 4:5;

The Shekinah, the supernatural light or cloud, which appeared on the mercy-seat Exodus 40:35; Leviticus 16:2; 2 Samuel 6:2; 1 Kings 8:10; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Psalms 80:1; Isaiah 37:16; Ezekiel 9:3;

Signs given to Confirm Faith Judges 6:38; 1 Kings 13:2; 2 Kings 20:9; 2 Chronicles 32:24; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 55:13; Luke 2:12;

The Holy Spirit in the form of a Dove Matthew 3:16; John 1:32;

Tongues of Fire Acts 2:3;

Answers by Fire

Angelic Appearances

Divine Appearances