The Mystery of Faith
February 27, 2018
Apprentice Dy-lon
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Potential Apprentice Dy-lon is desirous to study under a Master of the Occult Arts and Sciences and, until that fortuitous time arrives, he must be content to study under Yours Truly.
[Potential Occultists are] guided by certain obtrusively enigmatic features in the presentation … obscurity of the plan, contradictions, pseudonyms, inexact repetitions of earlier statements, strange expressions, etc. All books of that kind owe their existence to the love of the [Great Occultist] for the puppies of his race, by whom he wants to be loved in turn: all exoteric books are "written speeches caused by love." Persecution and the Art of Writing, Leo Strauss
Protestants who, initially with ignorance, and later with malice, claimed the Roman Church as the heir of the mystery religions. These charges of faithlessness and of apostasy are firmly based on their interpretations of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
Historically, not all people were allowed to witness church services, only the faithful and catechumens. The catechumens were dismissed shortly after the start of the Mass, as the mystery of the faith was not be experienced by the vulgar, the profane; it was reserved only for the faithful.
Yet, to remain willfully ignorant is unacceptable, for the facts refute the supposition that the mystery of faith is an aspect of either the ancient Babylonian mystery religion or the New Age of the Beast and the false prophet, as understood and incessantly promoted by Modern Christians.
Openness, as a certain commentator noted, is the hallmark of Modernism. And what is more open that allowing unbelievers to witness the mysteries of the faith?
As the Latin language lacks definitive and indefinite articles, "mysterium fidei" can be translated as:
Historically, not all people were allowed to witness church services, only the faithful and catechumens. The catechumens were dismissed shortly after the start of the Mass, as the mystery of the faith was not be experienced by the vulgar, the profane; it was reserved only for the faithful.
Yet, to remain willfully ignorant is unacceptable, for the facts refute the supposition that the mystery of faith is an aspect of either the ancient Babylonian mystery religion or the New Age of the Beast and the false prophet, as understood and incessantly promoted by Modern Christians.
Openness, as a certain commentator noted, is the hallmark of Modernism. And what is more open that allowing unbelievers to witness the mysteries of the faith?
As the Latin language lacks definitive and indefinite articles, "mysterium fidei" can be translated as:
The mystery of the faith
The mystery of a faith
A mystery of a faith
A mystery of the faith
The mystery of a faith
A mystery of a faith
A mystery of the faith
For reasons, personal, practical and personal, we prefer “a mystery of the faith”, as the Mass is not a service for all faiths, but of the Christian faith, and it is a single mystery when these words are spoken: the wine and the bread are, through the priest in persona Christi, transmuted into the body and blood of the Master.
We note that Protestants admit their ministers are incapable of doing what the Master commanded- against all recorded history, current practice, and against the clear words of the text- they claim the Master was speaking symbolically. Protestants must maintain this fiction, this novel interpretation of the Master’s words, lest all of their innovative theological opinions are weighted in the balance and to be found wanting.
Therefore, Protestants attack this mystery of the faith as idolatrous, superstitious, or pagan.
In the spirit of Modernism, will be clear: the mystery of the faith is that God became man, so that some men can, but are not obligated, to become gods.
It is evident that human reasoning alone, unaided by Divine revelation, would conclude that the purpose of man is to become divine.
As always, the Gentle Reader will reach his own conclusions regarding this mystery of the faith, generally, and theosis, specifically.
Are the Protestants correct, firstly, that we can know we are “saved” in this world and thereby avoid the universal Judgment of the Living and the Dead and, secondly, that our behavior, our morality, is improved with this innovation?
We have serious reservations that the faithful can know that they are saved, for neither the Roman nor the Greek Church teach this modern doctrine, this Biblical doctrine. We are confused as to why the Holy Spirit would reveal this fact to hundreds of millions of Protestants, but leave both the Roman and Orthodox Churches in ignorance.
We have not observed perfect behavior in this world and we conclude that this explicit goal of perfection is impossible.
Are the ancient churches correct, that after the Final Judgment, the faithful servants will, through the power, the dynamis, of God be changed into Divine beings?
Gentle Researcher, this answer cannot be based either on subjective feelings or on human reason; but is based entirely on the claim that this teaching is through Divine Revelation to the church.
The following are quotes from the Apostle:
We note that Protestants admit their ministers are incapable of doing what the Master commanded- against all recorded history, current practice, and against the clear words of the text- they claim the Master was speaking symbolically. Protestants must maintain this fiction, this novel interpretation of the Master’s words, lest all of their innovative theological opinions are weighted in the balance and to be found wanting.
Therefore, Protestants attack this mystery of the faith as idolatrous, superstitious, or pagan.
In the spirit of Modernism, will be clear: the mystery of the faith is that God became man, so that some men can, but are not obligated, to become gods.
It is evident that human reasoning alone, unaided by Divine revelation, would conclude that the purpose of man is to become divine.
As always, the Gentle Reader will reach his own conclusions regarding this mystery of the faith, generally, and theosis, specifically.
Are the Protestants correct, firstly, that we can know we are “saved” in this world and thereby avoid the universal Judgment of the Living and the Dead and, secondly, that our behavior, our morality, is improved with this innovation?
We have serious reservations that the faithful can know that they are saved, for neither the Roman nor the Greek Church teach this modern doctrine, this Biblical doctrine. We are confused as to why the Holy Spirit would reveal this fact to hundreds of millions of Protestants, but leave both the Roman and Orthodox Churches in ignorance.
We have not observed perfect behavior in this world and we conclude that this explicit goal of perfection is impossible.
Are the ancient churches correct, that after the Final Judgment, the faithful servants will, through the power, the dynamis, of God be changed into Divine beings?
Gentle Researcher, this answer cannot be based either on subjective feelings or on human reason; but is based entirely on the claim that this teaching is through Divine Revelation to the church.
The following are quotes from the Apostle:
For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery… For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. As concerning the gospel, … they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. Romans 11: 25-28
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel … according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, Romans 16:25
The mystery has been revealed to the church, it is not the product of human reasoning.
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: … for had they [the princes of this world] known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory… 1 Corinthians 2:7, 8
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 4:1
And though I … understand all mysteries… 1 Corinthians 13:2
There are multiple mysteries of God.
[Now] flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall … all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, … the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 Corinthians 15:50-52
Saint Paul teaches that the faithful will be changed “incorruptible”, that is, they will be made, through the power of God, Divine beings.
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, … that in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, … which are on earth; even in him:
Ephesians 1:9-10
How that by revelation he [Jesus Christ] made known unto me [Paul] the mystery; (…Whereby, … ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed … by the Spirit; that the Gentiles should be … partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: … Unto me … is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles … And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: Ephesians 3: 3-9
Once again, the mystery of Christ is through revelation, not through human reasoning.
This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:32
A great mystery relates to Christ and the church, or the faithful.
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel… Ephesians 6:19
The gospel, the “good news“, is a mystery. We suggest the good news is not that the believers should struggle throughout their lives, always failing to attain moral perfection, but that the good news is that the faithful servants will be rewarded by the Master.
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you… Colossians 1:26-27
The hidden mystery is not available to all men, as Protestants might claim, but to a select few.
That their hearts might be comforted … and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; Colossians 2:2
Withal praying also for us … to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
Colossians 4:3
It is uncertain if Protestants acknowledge that “the mystery of Christ” exists.
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1 Timothy 3:9
It is doubtful if Protestants acknowledge that “the mystery of the faith” exists.
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. 1 Timothy 3:16
Otherwise said, God was made man and “received up into glory”.
We speculate that just as the energies of God can change the bread and the wine into the body of blood of the Master, so then the energies of God can change “corruptible” man into divine beings. Of course, since Protestants deny the former, we are not surprised they vehemently deny the later.
Protestant ministers cannot change the elements of Communion, or remit sins of their parishioners, but these ministers can perform marriages.
We speculate that just as the energies of God can change the bread and the wine into the body of blood of the Master, so then the energies of God can change “corruptible” man into divine beings. Of course, since Protestants deny the former, we are not surprised they vehemently deny the later.
Protestant ministers cannot change the elements of Communion, or remit sins of their parishioners, but these ministers can perform marriages.
Judges
Justices of the peace
Protestant ministers
"One of these sounds is not like the others,
One of these sounds doesn't belong..."
Justices of the peace
Protestant ministers
"One of these sounds is not like the others,
One of these sounds doesn't belong..."
The only difference between judges, justices of the peace, and protestant ministers is the presence of a congregation.
In conclusion, we observe that perfect behavior in this word is not possible, as is claimed by Protestants, and although the future divinization of the faithful cannot be proved, nor does evidence exist for this belief, this possibility is consistent with church teachings regarding the goal of man.
In conclusion, we observe that perfect behavior in this word is not possible, as is claimed by Protestants, and although the future divinization of the faithful cannot be proved, nor does evidence exist for this belief, this possibility is consistent with church teachings regarding the goal of man.
We are impressed with Apprentice Dy-lon initial efforts. We note that Apprentice D does not quote any of the three Gospel references when the Master refers to the mysteries of the Kingdom. These omissions could be understood as an esoteric writing technique, that is, ignoring an important discussion that is expected by the careful reader. Alternately, since Protestants ignore verifiable history and the many references to mysteries by the Apostle, Apprentice D may have correctly reasoned that the Master’s words are superfluous.
By the plenitude of power authorized and granted by the Ancient and Esteemed Order of Hierophants, it is duly proclaimed, declared, and exclaimed that potential Apprentice Dy-lon is hereby elevated to the exalted and sublime position of Apprentice and shall henceforth be recognized as Apprentice Dy-lon to a Master of the Occult Arts and Sciences.
All rights, privileges, and benefits associated with said position, current and future, are hereby solemnly bestowed and conferred upon Apprentice Dy-lon this twenty eighth day of February in the year of our Lord and Master two thousand eighteen. So mote it be. G.D.O’Bradovich III |