Title: Mysteries in the Prophetic Writings
Description: Mysteries in the Prophetic Writings: God’s Eternal Purpose Revealed by Henry Hon and Douglas Krieger is an in-depth exploration of how the entire Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) serve as a prophetic roadmap for the person of Jesus Christ and His Ekklesia.
The authors argue that the mysteries of the universe and God's heart, though once kept secret, have been disclosed through the prophetic writings and the revelation given to the apostles. The book shifts the focus from Christ as a singular Savior to the "Corporate Christ"—the building up of a diverse, participatory Democratic Assembly (Ekklesia) composed of both Jews and Gentiles.
Key themes and mysteries explored include:
The Eight Mysteries: A systematic unveiling of eight distinct biblical mysteries, including the Mystery of Godliness (God manifested in the flesh of His people), God’s Oikonomia (His plan for household management and spiritual nourishment), and the Mystery of Christ (the joining of Jews and Gentiles into one Joint Body).
The Restored Tabernacle of David: An analysis of Acts 15 and Amos 9, suggesting that the unity of diverse believers today is the practical fulfillment of the promised restoration of David’s United Kingdom.
The Ekklesia as a Democratic Assembly: A challenge to traditional "church" hierarchies, defining the ekklesia as a non-dominating, inclusive forum where every member has the freedom to speak and contribute to the building of the Body.
The Golden Lampstands: An exploration of the local ekklesias in Revelation as the expression of the Spirit on earth, functioning as a "shining testimony" in a dark world through their organic unity rather than religious rituals.
Crushing the Enemy: The book posits that it is the built-up oneness of the Assembly—the "Army of One"—that serves as the corporate "seed" destined to finally defeat and crush the head of Satan.
Ultimately, Mysteries in the Prophetic Writings serves as a guide for believers to move beyond individual spirituality into the corporate reality of God's House, providing a vision for the final preparation of the Bride of Christ.
Subjects: Bible, commentaries, Religion