Often referred to as the
mystery of the kingdom of God (Mark 4:11), full revelation involves the following:
- Belief in God
- Belief in the Bible
- Belief that God created the heavens and earth
- Belief that the purpose of that creation was to raise up children to himself
- Belief that Satan is the enemy of God intending to thwart God's plan
- Belief that sin separates man from God
- Belief that God came to earth to redeem man from sin - the Gospel
- Belief that Jesus is God's son via the Holy Spirit
- Belief that Jesus died for man's sins
- Belief that God's Spirit is given upon acceptance of Jesus as the sacrifice for sin
- Belief that eternal life is the gift God gives to man through His Son Jesus Christ
- Belief that Jesus will return to establish God's kingdom here on earth
- Belief that those who have died in Christ will be resurrected into incorruptible bodies
- Belief that those who reject Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour will be cast into the lake of fire after the white throne judgment
- Belief that the redeemed earth will be reunited with heaven at the end of this age