Mystery Religions
October 25, 2010 by Lecrae.net
Filed under Around the Web
In the first century, the Greek mystery religions were the number one competition for Christianity. They were the ancient equivalents to secret societies in more recent centuries. You were initiated into a mystery religion without knowing very much, and then you were told secrets that you promised that you would tell to no one else. From there you would progress through many levels to learn higher and higher mysteries until you attained eternal life.
Christianity also revealed mysteries, but they were very different, for they were ‘open’ secrets. The New Testament gave the revelations of God to anyone who would read it or listen to it. You were invited to believe in the God who revealed the mystery. Through him you could gain eternal lie. And it’s still true today. Just read the Bible and discover its truths for yourself.
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