Bible Mysteries Blog

Who is Gog, and where is Magog? Much has been said—and often assumed—about these names in Ezekiel 38 and 39. But Scripture calls for careful study, not speculation. When the text is examined on its own terms, a clearer understanding begins to take shape. The identity of Gog, the land of Magog, and the timing of these events are revealed through the Word of God—not modern headlines—bringing clarity to a prophecy often misunderstood.

Why did Jesus have to die? The answer reaches back further than most realize—before creation itself. This message reveals how God established a plan of redemption before the foundation of the world, anticipating sin, rebellion, and the need for a Savior.

Explore end times deception and how many misread Bible prophecy. Learn why Psalm 83 is often misunderstood and why Scripture—not current events—must be the foundation for interpreting prophecy.

What happens the moment a believer dies? Scripture gives a clear and comforting answer. This study examines the state of the saints between death and the resurrection, showing that those in Christ are not waiting in silence—but are immediately in His presence.

What is prayer according to Scripture? In this final part of the Comprehending Four Dimensions series, we examine prayer through the Word of God—what it is, how it functions, and why it cannot be redefined by interpretation.

We go directly to Scripture to uncover the truth about dispensations, the mystery revealed to Paul, and why the gospel of grace marks a clear shift in God’s dealings with mankind.

What does the Bible mean when it says someone comes “from a far country”? At first glance the phrase seems to describe a distant land, but when traced through Scripture it reveals a powerful prophetic pattern.

What does the Bible really mean by freedom? In a world filled with turmoil, uncertainty, and growing tension, Scripture reveals a deeper liberty that cannot be taken away.

Does the Bible teach eternal torment or annihilation? By carefully comparing Scripture with Scripture, this discussion explores Jesus’ warnings about hell, the meaning of “everlasting,” the second death, and the final judgment described in Revelation.

Did the Jewish believers in Jerusalem continue keeping the Law of Moses after trusting in Jesus Christ? Acts 15 records a pivotal moment in the early church when the apostles gathered to settle a major dispute about circumcision, salvation, and the role of the law.

“Eye hath not seen” is one of the most quoted verses in Scripture—but what did Paul actually mean? In this Bible study, we examine the full context of 1 Corinthians 2 and Isaiah 64 to uncover the mystery once hidden in God and later revealed by the Spirit. Discover how loving God connects to waiting for Him, what it means to love His appearing, and how the fellowship of the mystery unites Jew and Gentile in one body through the gospel.

By comparing the claims of the Book of Enoch directly with Scripture, Scott Mitchell shows why Christ alone is our intercessor, why angels are ministers—not mediators—and why God’s preserved Word remains the final standard for truth.

Is the Bible truly the Word of God, or is it only a human record of spiritual ideas? In this study, we examine what Scripture says about its own authority, inspiration, and preservation. From the words of Jesus to the testimony of Peter and Paul, the Bible presents itself as God-breathed, unbreakable, and the final standard of truth. This lesson shows why the gospel, doctrine, and spiritual discernment all rest on the written Word that God has spoken and kept.

What does the Bible really mean when it calls Jesus Christ the only begotten Son of God? This study shows why that phrase is not outdated or symbolic, but essential to understanding the incarnation, the cross, and the gospel itself. By comparing Scripture with Scripture, we see how Christ’s true humanity and full deity meet in God’s plan of redemption—and why only a Savior born into the human experience could die for sinners and satisfy God’s justice.

The Book of Enoch is often treated as a missing key to Genesis 6 and the Nephilim, but does it hold up when tested by Scripture? Historical interest is not the same as biblical authority and why Scripture remains the final standard.

The Bible warns that “the mystery of iniquity doth already work,” and this study shows how that hidden system of deception runs from ancient Babel to Mystery Babylon in Revelation. Using 2 Thessalonians 2 and other key passages, this lesson explains how false religion prepares the world for the rise of the man of sin—and why only Jesus Christ can destroy both the deceiver and the system behind him.

The Book of Enoch is frequently quoted but rarely tested. In this study Scripture is used as the final authority to examine Enoch’s claims, exposing where it aligns with truth and where it departs from what God has preserved in His word.

How does the Holy Spirit speak today, and how can believers discern truth from deception? This Bible study examines Scripture’s clear teaching on testing the spirits, showing that God speaks through His Word and that the Spirit teaches, leads, and calls through the gospel—not through private revelation.

Psalm 139 is often read as a personal reflection on life in the womb, yet Scripture reveals a deeper prophetic meaning. This study examines what it truly means to be “curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth” and how the Psalm points to Christ’s descent, resurrection power, and the formation of His body—the Church.

What if a popular 70s song echoed truths already written in Scripture? In this episode, Scott Mitchell examines In the Stone by Earth, Wind & Fire through the Word of God, revealing how love, light, strength, and permanence all point to Jesus Christ—the chief cornerstone.