What does the Bible say about the mystery of iniquity?
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The 'mystery of iniquity' refers to the unrighteousness that works secretly and is not recognized naturally by people.
In 2 Thessalonians 2:7, Paul speaks of the 'mystery of iniquity' that is already at work. This concept describes an imbalance or inequality concerning righteousness that only God can reveal. A mystery in biblical terms is a truth that cannot be understood without divine revelation. Therefore, the mystery of iniquity involves the humanity's blindness to the true nature of sin and righteousness, leading many to mistakenly trust in their own works for justification, rather than the righteousness of Christ.
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