Part 1 - God's Puzzle Solved

God’s Mind Revealed1759Having made known to us the mystery of his will,according to his good pleasure which he has purposedin himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fullnessof times he might gather together in one all things inChrist, both which are in heaven and which are onearth; even in him: 11 In whom also we have obtainedan inheritance, being predestinated according to thepurpose of him who works all things after the counselof his own will.You will need some background information to understandthis magnificent story. “ 4 According [talking aboutGod] as he has chosen us in him before the foundation ofthe world [God thought of all this before there was a universe],that we should be holy and without blame before himin love.” What is this? It is an agàpè type of love.God is literally duplicating Himself. But first, He allowsfree choice. All that God is and does is according to Hispleasure and of His own free choice. “ 5 Having predestinatedus to the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself,according to [what?] The good pleasure of his will, 6 Tothe praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has madeus accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have [what?] redemption.”This is the sixth element which was discussedearlier.Later, you will understand why you have to be redeemed.It is specified as you continue with the text, “through hisblood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of hisgrace; 8 Wherein he has abounded toward us in all wisdomand prudence; 9 Having made known to us the mystery of hiswill.” He kept it secret from most, but He has been dis-