This is just a little something from my reading this morning in Colossians and Jeremiah (early chapters). Paul talks about "Christ in you, the hope of glory" being the mystery revealed. For those before the cross this was certainly a mystery and probably hard to grasp in real time. However, for us looking back at the cross it is pretty easy to see as we compare OT prophecies to Jesus' fulfillment of those prophecies.
With that said, looking in Jeremiah one can easily see something that is not a mystery. (as well as many other places in Scripture) God sends wrath on rebellious people. He sent his wrath on pagans that worshiped false gods. He sent wrath on chosen Israel when they worshiped false gods. God promised death to be the fruit of sin, so mankind should not be surprised when any sort of destruction takes place. The Bible is clear that no one is innocent. Sin brings death. More sin will bring more destruction. The unrighteous will face the judgment of God and his wrath. This should be no surprise, because it is written throughout Scriptures. People don't like to hear this, and many won't read the Bible because they don't want to hear it. However, you can't say God doesn't warn us.
He always provides a way out. There is no condemnation to those who are "in Christ Jesus". (Rom.8:1)
If what you believed were not true, would you want to know the truth?
<>If you won't sincerely seek God, then He can't help you. However, if you will sincerely seek God, then you will find Him. (Jer.29:13) That is His promise, and He is not only willing, but is able to keep His promises.
