In reality, the New Testament notion of mystery, and particularly the writings of St. Paul, have their roots in Judaism and in particular in the apocalyptic tradition. In this tradition, the notion of mystery had nothing to do with rite or worship, but refers to the secrets of God yet to be revealed.
The mysteries of the Kingdom are God’s plan for the definitive realization of the Kingdom in the words and works of Jesus.
In 1 John 4:14-17, we are told about the inherent power of love:
We ourselves saw and we testify that the Father sent His Son as Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. We ourselves have known and put our faith in God’s love for us. God is love. And anyone who lives in love, lives in God and God lives in him. Love will come to its perfection in us when we can face the day of judgment without fear, because even in this world, we have become as He is.
The emanations of each individual are important, particularly in their capacity to fuse with like emanations, to in turn determine the force at work in the world. Those emanations which flow forth from a source that is love result in a status of harmony, peace and order, to constitute positive energy, a good force. To the contrary, those whose source is evil relay disorder and even eventual disintegration.
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