How can we understand Paul's knowledge in the mysteries?
Paul's knowledge in the mysteries is understood by reading his epistles, as Ephesians 3:4 states. The Lord Jesus revealed the mystery to Paul by revelation. These mysteries form the composite of church-age truth, previously hidden in God's mind but now made known so believers may understand and believe.
Les explains that Paul's knowledge in the mysteries did not originate with man but came by revelation from the Lord Jesus Himself. In Ephesians 3, Paul writes that when believers read his epistles, they may understand his knowledge in the mysteries of Christ. These mysteries are the whole composite of truth that makes for the church age, all coming from Paul's pen. Les points out that even church practices like pastors, deacons, elders, and the Lord's Table trace back to Paul's writings, such as Timothy and 1 Corinthians 11. The mystery was a secret held in God's mind until He was ready to reveal it, and once revealed, God expects mankind to believe it. Paul calls it the unsearchable riches of Christ and the fellowship of the mystery, hidden from the beginning of the world in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ.
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)