After discussing the wonder and grace of our salvation and after detailing what our response should be in relation to that salvation, Paul closes the powerful epistle with still another doxology. This is the third one we have looked at in just the book of Romans alone. In chapter 16:25-27, Paul says:
“Now to Him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
But has now been revealed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith,
To the only wise God, be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! AMEN.”
I ask you --- where is the God-centeredness in those verses?
Easy-peasy! God encourages us and gives us strength and power through the truth and preaching of the gospel. It is the power of God unto salvation (see Romans 1:16)
Mystery in the New Testament refers to something that was previously hidden but has NOW been revealed! Mystery is not a puzzle or an enigma. It is a revelation of truth! That mystery is a mystery no longer. Christ has been fully revealed! In the New Testament and at the Cross! Jesus Christ is God! (John 14:9)
God be praised for His eternality, His wisdom and His strength!
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