Hid from the AGES , Col 1:26 ????

[dan p]

Hi to all , and kin Col 1:26 , reads , Even the MYSTERY which has been HID FROM AGES and Generations , but now is made manifest to His saints .

Ephesians 3:5 is largely misunderstood by a great majority of believers .

It is important to note that the word " other " is HETEROS , which means " other of a different kind " . It can be translated the beginning of Ephesians 3:5 like this ; '" Which in ages of a different kind , was not made known unto the sons of man ."

The Dispensation of Grace we are now living in is absolutely different from the Dispensation that preceded it . That is the force of HETEROS in this verse . The past Ages are not like the one we are living in . Any student of the Bible should realize this as he or she read the Scriptures .

There is quite a difference between the Old Testament , the 4 Gospels , the letters of Paul , and the writings of Peter , James , John , and Jude . Paul is so different in His Vocabulary and teaching from the others . This is because NO ONE knew about the MYSTERY until the riesn Christ revealed it to the Apostle Paul . or otherwise WHY have another Apostle ????

If it was HID from the AGES , how could the 12 know about it , the MYSTERY ???? Paul received Revelation through out his life as revealed in the scriptures .

 

[Sinthesis]

'Other' is applied to 'ages' and NOT 'dispensation'.

Strong's Number: g3622 Greek: oikonomia
Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count — Total: 7
AV — dispensation 4, stewardship 3

From Vine's...Note: A "dispensation" is not a period or epoch (a common, but erroneous, use of the word), but a mode of dealing, an arrangement, or administration of affairs. Cp. oikonomos, "a steward," and oikonomeo, "to be a steward."

You can not hide that which does not exist. ONE Gospel, revealed by God, in time, for both Jew and Gentile.

• Rom 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

 

[dan p]

'Other' is applied to 'ages' and NOT 'dispensation'.

Strong's Number: g3622 Greek: oikonomia
Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count — Total: 7
AV — dispensation 4, stewardship 3

From Vine's...Note: A "dispensation" is not a period or epoch (a common, but erroneous, use of the word), but a mode of dealing, an arrangement, or administration of affairs. Cp. oikonomos, "a steward," and oikonomeo, "to be a steward."

You can not hide that which does not exist. ONE Gospel, revealed by God, in time, for both Jew and Gentile.

• Rom 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Where does it say ONE Gospel ?????? Please give a verse where " other " is applied to Ages ?????

It was revealed by God , in time , for both Jew and Gentile , where at ????

 

[Sinthesis]

'Other' is applied to 'ages' and NOT 'dispensation'.

Strong's Number: g3622 Greek: oikonomia
Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count — Total: 7
AV — dispensation 4, stewardship 3

From Vine's...Note: A "dispensation" is not a period or epoch (a common, but erroneous, use of the word), but a mode of dealing, an arrangement, or administration of affairs. Cp. oikonomos, "a steward," and oikonomeo, "to be a steward."

You can not hide that which does not exist. ONE Gospel, revealed by God, in time, for both Jew and Gentile.

• Rom 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Where does it say ONE Gospel ??????

• Act 13:46 - Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Please give a verse where " other " is applied to Ages ?????

From your own post.

• Eph 3:5 - Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

It was revealed by God , in time , for both Jew and Gentile , where at ????

• Eph 3:10 - To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
  Eph 3:11 - According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
  
  Rom 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
  
  Eph 3:21 - Unto him [be] glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

 

[dan p]

'Other' is applied to 'ages' and NOT 'dispensation'.

Strong's Number: g3622 Greek: oikonomia
Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count — Total: 7
AV — dispensation 4, stewardship 3

From Vine's...Note: A "dispensation" is not a period or epoch (a common, but erroneous, use of the word), but a mode of dealing, an arrangement, or administration of affairs. Cp. oikonomos, "a steward," and oikonomeo, "to be a steward."

You can not hide that which does not exist. ONE Gospel, revealed by God, in time, for both Jew and Gentile.

• Rom 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Where does it say ONE Gospel ??????

• Act 13:46 - Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

[quote="dan p":3a3sv62a]Please give a verse where " other " is applied to Ages ?????

From your own post.

• Eph 3:5 - Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

It was revealed by God , in time , for both Jew and Gentile , where at ????

• Eph 3:10 - To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,
  Eph 3:11 - According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
  
  Rom 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
  
  Eph 3:21 - Unto him [be] glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

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The Greek word " other " is " different and does not mean the same , BUT " different " generation and that means a different Age , so that means that we are on the same page .
Your Acts 13:46 does not mean one gospel !!!!!!!!!

 

[glorydaz]

Where does it say ONE Gospel ?????? Please give a verse where " other " is applied to Ages ?????

It was revealed by God , in time , for both Jew and Gentile , where at ????

There are other Gospels, but only one true Gospel.

I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

This hope that was hid from ages past...which was heard before and is now "come unto you" is the Holy Spirit. When it was spoken of the Word being written in our hearts, the OT saints didn't realize we would have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us.

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

The promise was that all nations would be blessed by the seed (Jesus Christ).

And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.

1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. 2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

 

[Bick]

As we know, "gospel" literally means "good news" or "glad tidings." There have been a number of announcements of "good news" even in the Bible.

In my opinion, the "gospel" given by Christ Jesus to Paul, is not the same "gospel" that Jesus preached during his earthly ministry.

Jesus came to his own people, Israel, as the Messiah yes, but as a servant. He preached the "gospel" or "good news" of the kingdom, the Messianic Kingdom on earth, the hope of Israel.

John the baptizer, as a forerunner, preached "repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins" so the people with righteous hearts could "prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight" (Matt. 3:3; Luke 3:4-6; John 1:23, 26).

Jesus preached "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near" (Matt. 4:17 etc), which was the "gospel" or "good news" of the kingdom; Ref. Matt. 4:23; 9:35; 24:14; Mark 1:14.
Later we read he did not baptize, only his disciples did.