CyberBlessed

In this teaching titled "The Mystery of God," Victor Paul Wierwille explores how a closer, literal examination of biblical prepositions and divisions fundamentally changes the understanding of scripture. By distinguishing between things written "for" our learning (such as the Old Testament and the Gospels directed to Israel) and things written "to" us (the church epistles), believers can unlock the true power of the mystery—which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Dr. Wierwille emphasizes that Jesus Christ came as a minister to the circumcision to fulfill the law, while the church age and the body of Christ represent a hidden mystery that the adversary and the princes of this world did not understand. Had the devil known this hidden wisdom, he never would have crucified the Lord of glory.

Verse References

• Romans 15:4 — Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning.

• Romans 15:8 — Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision.

• Romans 10:9–10 — Confessing with the mouth the Lord Jesus and believing God raised him from the dead unto salvation.

• 1 Corinthians 10:11 — Things happening unto Israel as examples and written for our admonition.

• 1 Corinthians 1:1–2 — Paul's letters addressed to the church of God.

• 1 Corinthians 2:1–8 — Preaching the testimony/mystery, and how the princes of this world would not have crucified the Lord of glory had they known it.

This podcast message, delivered by Reverend Walter Cummins, explores the vital dynamic of spiritual vision and active believing through the metaphor of planting a small seed. Opening with a staff member's childhood memory of planting an unknown seed that eventually grew into a massive 16-foot acacia tree, the speaker illustrates how great visions in the ministry start small but possess immense potential. The teaching examines Jesus's teachings on the mustard seed of believing in Luke 17, the account of the ten lepers, the great faith of the centurion in Capernaum, and the woman who anointed Jesus's feet, emphasizing that believing is action that produces results. The message concludes with a look at the "V-Bar" principle—Vision, Believing, Action, and Results—and the first-century apostle Paul's relentless drive to spread the gospel from Jerusalem outward to the world.

Verse References

• Luke 17:5–6: "And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you."

• Luke 17:11–19: The account of the ten lepers, where only one returned to give thanks and was made whole.

• Luke 7:1–10: The story of the centurion who asked Jesus to simply "speak the word" for his servant to be healed.

• Luke 7:36–50: The woman who washed Jesus's feet with her tears and ointment, illustrating forgiveness and great love.

• John 21:25: "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written."

• Acts 1:8: "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

• Romans 15:17–20: "I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God... so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ."

Dr. Victor Paul Wierwille explores the themes of spiritual vision, dedication, and the urgent need to proclaim God's Word. Using the account of young Samuel serving under Eli in 1 Samuel 3 and Isaiah’s prophetic commission in Isaiah 6, Dr. Wierwille contrasts the 400-year periods of spiritual darkness—where there was no open vision or knowledge of God—with the responsibility of believers today. The teaching opens with the story of a dedicated U.S. figure skating champion who devoted 15 years and meticulous daily discipline to win a temporal gold medal, using it to challenge believers to give their utmost effort to serve God and share His Word.

Verse References

• 1 Samuel 3:1–10: The account of young Samuel ministering before Eli, the scarcity of open vision, and God calling Samuel three times until he answered.

• 1 Samuel 3:19: "And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground."

• Proverbs 29:18: "Where there is no vision, the people perish..." (referenced regarding the lack of divine knowledge).

• Isaiah 1:2–3: "Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken... The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know..."

• Isaiah 6:1–8: Isaiah's vision of the Lord, the purging of his lips with a live coal from the altar, and his response to the call: "Here am I; send me."

This teaching session, by Walter Cummins, centers on Ephesians chapter 4, exploring the distinction between being a "believer" and a "believing believer." The message emphasizes the necessity of putting off the behaviors of the old man (the flesh) and renewing the mind (nous) to put on the new man, walking in the love of God, truth, and kindness rather than the callousness of the world.

Believers vs. Believing Believers - The Condition of the World - Putting Off the Old Man - Righteous Anger vs. Sin - Working Heartily as unto the Lord

This teaching by Victor Paul Wierwille, titled "Success by the Word," opens an advanced class session at the headquarters of The Way International. Using the historical analogy of the Comstock Lode gold strike at Mount Davidson in California, Dr. Wierwille emphasizes persistence in studying the Bible, contrasting the unreliability of personal experience with the supreme authority of God's Word. He outlines the purpose of the advanced class—to equip believers with a dynamic "offense" based on the accuracy of the Scriptures so they can effectively witness to others.

Word vs. Experience - The Integrity of Scripture - Building a Dynamic Offense 

This teaching explores the critical importance of a person's free will in receiving from God, using the biblical account of the healing at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5). Dr. Wierwille emphasizes that the true God never possesses or controls individuals; instead, He makes His power available, and individuals must choose to believe and act by the freedom of their will. A central theme is the necessity of making the Word of God our only center of reference for learning and truth.

God Never Possesses - The Center of Reference for Learning - The Freedom of the Will - The Healing at Bethesda - Healing vs. Being Made Whole

This teaching session, delivered on an anniversary celebration of The Way International, focuses on the citadel of the mind and the believer's absolute certainty in God's Word. Dr. Wierwille addresses prevailing theological skepticism—such as the claim that "the quest for certainty is self-defeating"—and contrasts it with the biblical standard where believers know the truth. Drawing on 2 Corinthians 2 and 10, he explains that human reasoning and false ideas must be cast down, bringing every thought into captivity to Christ. Using the imagery of a Roman military processional, Wierwille emphasizes that God always causes believers to triumph in Christ, diffusing the sweet fragrance of God's knowledge to a world desperately in need of truth.

The Citadel of the Mind - The Certainty of God's Word - Casting Down False Reasoning - The Roman Processional and Spiritual Triumph - Refusing to Adulterate the Word

This teaching session focuses on victorious living and the believer's absolute authority over defeated spiritual powers. Dr. Wierwille emphasizes that the battle for the believer has already been won by Jesus Christ, who paralyzed the death-dealing power of Satan and stripped him of his authority over those who are born again. Rather than living in fear, anxiety, or defeat, believers are urged to base their lives entirely on the unshakeable integrity of God's Word, standing firmly in His grace, righteousness, and abundant provision.

Complete Identification with Christ - Defeated Spiritual Powers - The Reality of the Believer's Standing - The Power of Words - Prosperity and Divine Provision

This teaching unpacks a core foundational principle for studying the Bible: recognizing to whom a passage of Scripture is addressed. Walter Cummins explains that many apparent contradictions in Scripture—such as contrasting verses about justification by the works of the law versus justification by grace—dissolve once you understand the dispensational divisions between the Old Testament law (addressed to Jews and Gentiles under the law) and the New Testament Church of God (justified freely by grace through believing). Focusing on Romans 3 through 6, the lesson highlights how believers are identified with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection, resulting in permanent justification, peace, and reconciliation.

The Fundamental Rule of Interpretation - The Role of the Old Testament Law - Justification Today by Grace and Believing - The Meaning of Justification - Identification with Christ (Romans 6) - Peace and Reconciliation