Prophecy and Mystery | Ep 13

Why does the Bible sometimes seem to contradict itself? One passage says to sell all that you have, another says if you don’t work, you don’t eat. One verse speaks of three baptisms, another says there is only one. In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki addresses these apparent contradictions head-on, offering listeners a framework of understanding built on the foundational truths of progressive revelation, prophecy, and mystery.

From Genesis to Revelation, God has progressively revealed His purposes, His Son, and His plan for heaven and earth. Pastor Josh explains that the Bible must be rightly divided—not all Scripture says the same thing to all people at all times. Prophecy refers to what was spoken by God through His prophets since the world began; mystery refers to truths kept secret since the world began, later revealed to and through the Apostle Paul. Recognizing this distinction is key to clearing up confusion.

Listeners will see how the dietary laws of Leviticus differ from Paul’s instructions in 1 Timothy, and how the baptism of John differs from the one baptism by the Spirit into the body of Christ. These are not contradictions—they are revelations unfolding across different dispensations in God’s redemptive timeline.

This episode calls believers to be students of the Word—discerning the difference between things foretold and things formerly hidden, between the promises made to Israel and the truths revealed for the Body of Christ. As Pastor Josh teaches, God is not the author of confusion—His Word, when rightly divided, makes sense.

Whether you’re new to the Bible or have wrestled for years with its complexities, this episode will give you clarity and confidence in your study. Understanding the difference between prophecy and mystery isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.