The term "unfolded" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of unfolding is present in various scriptural themes and narratives. In a biblical context, "unfolded" can refer to the revelation or disclosure of God's plans, purposes, and truths to humanity. This concept is integral to understanding the progressive nature of divine revelation and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan throughout history.

Divine Revelation

The unfolding of God's revelation is a central theme in Scripture. The Bible itself is a progressive revelation, where God's nature, will, and purposes are gradually disclosed to humanity. Hebrews 1:1-2 states, "On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe." This passage highlights the unfolding of God's revelation from the Old Testament prophets to the ultimate revelation in Jesus Christ.

God's Redemptive Plan

The unfolding of God's redemptive plan is evident from Genesis to Revelation. In Genesis 3:15 , God promises a future victory over the serpent, which is the first hint of the coming Messiah. This promise unfolds through the covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, each revealing more about God's plan for salvation. The culmination of this unfolding is found in the New Testament with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as described in passages like John 3:16 : "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Mysteries Unfolded

The New Testament speaks of mysteries that were once hidden but have now been revealed or unfolded. Ephesians 3:4-6 explains, "In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus." The unfolding of this mystery signifies the inclusion of the Gentiles in God's salvific plan, a truth that was not fully understood in previous generations.

Prophetic Fulfillment

The unfolding of prophecy is another significant aspect of biblical revelation. Many Old Testament prophecies find their fulfillment in the New Testament, particularly in the person and work of Jesus Christ. For instance, Isaiah 53's prophecy about the suffering servant unfolds in the passion narratives of the Gospels. Matthew 1:22-23 notes, "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel' (which means, 'God with us')."

Personal and Spiritual Unfolding

On a personal level, the unfolding of God's work in the life of a believer is a process of spiritual growth and sanctification. Philippians 1:6 assures believers, "being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will continue to perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." This verse speaks to the ongoing unfolding of God's transformative work in the life of each Christian, as they are conformed to the image of Christ.

In summary, while the specific term "unfolded" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is deeply embedded in the narrative of Scripture, illustrating the progressive revelation of God's truth, the fulfillment of His promises, and the personal growth of believers in their faith journey.574. haplos -- simply, sincerely
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The Justinian Heresy Unfolded in the "Book of Baruch. "
... Book V. Chapter XIX."The Justinian Heresy Unfolded in the "Book of Baruch.".
But swear, says Justinus, if you wish to know "what ...
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Psalm 73 the Mystery of Providence Unfolded.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 73 The mystery of providence unfolded. SM The mystery
of providence unfolded. Sure there's a righteous God,. Nor is religion vain; ...
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Psalm 73:4. SM The Mystery of Providence Unfolded.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 73:4. SM The mystery of providence
unfolded. 1 Sure there's a righteous God, Nor is religion ...
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A Third Passage with which He Finds Fault is that in which I Gave ...
... come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace.' "Ah," you will say, "I see
that in the character of the diligent reader you have unfolded the opinions ...
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Examination of the Treatise
... and must be taken up, so to speak, with Nothing, it is, therefore, evident that
goodness, wisdom, and omnipotence were, first of all, to be unfolded, and that ...
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Enoch, the Deathless
... and intellectually. They lived long, and unfolded a vigorous manhood, by
which civilisation was developed in every direction. Some ...
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The Guide into all Truth
... Surely, yes. There is a difference between the germ and the unfolded flower. There
is a difference between principles and the complete development of these. ...
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"Lazarus, Come Forth"
... greatly blessed. As the multitudes followed Christ through the open fields,
He unfolded to them the beauties of the natural world. He ...
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Mormonites, or the Church of the Latter-Day Saints.
... existed on this continent. The angel appeared to me three times the same
night, and unfolded the same things. After having received ...
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Vision of the Deity.
... beyond the limits prescribed to human vision; and the summons to "come up hither,"
indicates that he was to have free access to the secrets there to be unfolded ...
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Unfolded (4 Occurrences)
...Unfolded (4 Occurrences). ... And Aquila and Priscilla, having heard him, took him
to them and unfolded to him the way of God more exactly. (DBY). ...
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Nicodemus (5 Occurrences)
... He is first noticed as visiting Jesus by night (John 3:1-21) for the purpose of
learning more of his doctrines, which our Lord then unfolded to him, giving ...
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Unfold (1 Occurrence)

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Unfoldeth (1 Occurrence)

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Judas (42 Occurrences)
... The evil of his nature probably gradually unfolded itself till "Satan entered into
him" (John 13:27), and he betrayed our Lord (18:3). Afterwards he owned his ...
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Leaf (20 Occurrences)
... (2) To a book (deleth), Jeremiah 36:23 (margin "columns"; see 36:2); as the parchment
was gradually unfolded the successive columns could be read. ...
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Leaves (55 Occurrences)
... (2) To a book (deleth), Jeremiah 36:23 (margin "columns"; see 36:2); as the parchment
was gradually unfolded the successive columns could be read. ...
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Faithfulness (91 Occurrences)
... It is implied in the covenant name Yahweh as unfolded in Exodus 3:13-15, which not
only expresses God's self-existence and unchangeableness, but, as the ...
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Restoration (4 Occurrences)
... In all the passages cited the restoration is assumed as a matter with which the
hearers are familiar, and consequently its nature is not unfolded. ...
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Evolution
... 2. (n.) A series of things unrolled or unfolded. 3. (n.) The formation of an
involute by unwrapping a thread from a curve as an evolute. ...
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