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The gospel —

I. MAY WELL BE MYSTERIOUS — for it is the wisdom of God.

II. MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE MYSTERIOUS. For its doctrines —

1. Transcend human thought.

2. Are spiritual in their nature.

3. Are in opposition to our common modes of thinking,

III. IS WISELY MYSTERIOUS.

1. To command our reverence.

2. Humble our pride.

3. Provoke our inquiry.

4. Awaken anticipation of a brighter revelation in another life.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

WEB: But we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds for our glory,