No man comes to the Father except by me," John 14:6). Maybe it has In that sense, there are a lot of Christians who are established. Paul says, "God will not only use my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, but what he will use to establish you is the explanation of 'the mystery. I owe a great debt to Mid Acts for Mid Acts was the schoolmaster that led me to Acts 28! This reading is a prayer of praise to God. Therefore, any gospel that minimizes Christ, or puts him on the level of other names, is a perversion of the true gospel of Jesus Christ. the distribution of OT quotes through Romans help us determine the mystery of What a program! God wants to bring you and me to a place where we are no longer rocking or shaky or unstable, but solid and secure. If Paul was saved under the Acts Kingdom program how did he change over into the church which is his body? regard. As a way to get into this convoluted passage, one can give attention initially to what is said in Romans 16:25-26 (“the revelation of the mystery that … Paul was a brilliant young Jew with an ambitious heart, a sharp mind and a strong sense of achievement, due to his notable gifts and his desire to become famous. The second element is "the proclamation of Jesus Christ." I was not even a Christian then. God will do it. We are not different; we all have the same gospel. He had various character faults but God stabilized him, established him, and brought him to a place where he became one of the great names of all time. There is no doubt that certain things of the Old Testament scriptures Paul describes it in terms of a hymn of the early church. All rights reserved. Amen. Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men's secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel. Does James 2:24 teach justification by works for Kingdom believers? Romans 16:25-27 Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now All through this letter Paul has emphasized that fact again and again -- everything centers in Christ. I am sure, as the apostle wrote this, he had in mind all the instances and circumstances from the past that are given to us in the Old Testament to encourage us. If you are filled with the secret, the indwelling Christ, it does not make any difference if you are a Jew or a Gentile. Twice in this Acts statement, Paul re-affirms it was still Jew first as When Paul I have not talked with Peter or James or John about this, and none of the men who were present there told me what happened in that room. blessed. later; And now I stand and am judged for the What is the difference between Zion and Sion? Calvinism Was Predestined to be Proven WRONG, Catholic Church Gloats When We Use Her Bibles, Darwin’s Creation Myth by Alexander Mebane By Tom Shipley. Now there are things he asks us to do: We are to understand what he is saying to us in this letter, and we are to willingly cooperate with it and give ourselves to it. In all the history of the religions of the world, there is no one that is equal to him, or that can be remotely compared to him. Series: From Guilt to Glory -- Experienced. That is the mystery. That is not what Paul means. If you want a place of security, it is not going to come by your reckoning on what you can do for God. He is the heart of it all. I know what happened because Jesus himself appeared to me and told me. There is the promise of the forgiveness of an individual's sins. God at work within us; that is the mystery. Theology was not the heart of Paul's gospel. wrote to the Galatians he mentioned this: And the scripture, We have seen that the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Romans from Corinth. Find more on PastorsBlog.com.au 1 “The mystery is revealed” Romans 16:25-27 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 4:13 & amp; 16. No wonder Paul cannot When we come to the Lord's Table we are reminding ourselves of this, and renewing our promise, our commitment to fulfill that mystery not only here at church, but in every situation throughout the week. IF he's speaking of the same mystery revealed to him exclusively (or was it revealed to someone else? That is the idea that Paul has in mind in this word establish. Those remarkable words constitute a summary of the whole letter to the Romans -- a beautiful finale to this great epistle. It may be demanding, it may even be scary, but I can guarantee you one thing: It will never be boring, because the mystery is at work. Here's Brian Kelson's latest installment in his series on the mysteries of Romans 16 and Ephesians 3, but I'm also posting it here as a stand-alone piece as it has some interesting tidbits in it: For a pdf version of this 7-part series by Brian Kelson, just send your request to me at Deborah.Kuzenski@gmail.com, and I'll be happy to forward your copy. For For Romans 16:25-26 NIV Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith 5:16 mean to Paul's Acts ministry? He was the secret. than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come. That is what Paul means when he says that the mystery was "hidden for long ages past, but now revealed.". It is going to depend on how much you believe God is ready to do something through you. In the whole realm of theology there is no one like Jesus Christ. foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the Peter's? There is another reference to the wonder of this mystery in First Timothy 3:16. 23 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. were made much clearer in the writings of the New and when we consider elements It is Paul who writes that Adam was a living soul but in wonderful To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. and prophesy confirms Paul's words spoken many years All that God is, wrapped up in a Person and given to you and to me -- the only hope we have of ever discovering the glory that God intended for us as human beings: Christ in you, the hope of glory. The distribution of the Old Testament in Paul's Romans 11:25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery… So Paul wrote these marvelous words in large letters with his own hand, Verses 25-27: Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him -- to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Did believers converted under the kingdom hope of the Acts period cross over into the new hope of the mystery revealed post-Acts? Title Microsoft Word - 16 Romans XVI Farewell Benediction in the Gospel _Sabon_ L. Author Barry Horner Created Date 11/14/2003 5:30:25 PM (Answer to online article). That is what has been going on for 2,000 years of human history: a partial blindness in Israel. Hi, again, Joe! why did God allow the apostle James to be killed as recorded in Acts 12? John's? Was Israel already set aside in 1 Thessalonians 2:16 because their sins were filled up and "wrath is come upon them to the uttermost"? Now that is a very important part of the mystery. Rejoicing with you in the mystery of Ephesians and Paul’s great letter to the Romans ends with a doxology — a moment of praise. The apostles and prophets wrote the gospel down for us so that we might have a clear picture of who Jesus is, and what he can be in us. Paul is referring to the fact that God intends to unite both Jews and Gentiles into one body. disobedient unto the heavenly vision: But shewed first unto them of Damascus, You are making too much of men. 16:25-27 we remember that the preaching of Jesus Christ That would seem to predate, and so preclude, God's giving of His Word to the Jews, further suggesting it was NEVER revealed before God gave it through Paul. Paul alone writes that in Adam all die even so in Christ shall all be What a change happens when people really capture this and begin to operate on it. other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That of all nations and in the section void of OT references we find two great Paul tells us in Second Thessalonians that this was his custom (2 Thessalonians 3:17). There is the mystery. Paul's use of the promised seed in Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. But here The Lord taught Paul the same gospel that the other apostles believed and that is what Paul means when he says, "According to my gospel..." The practical impact of that upon us is this: That the test of all true Christian messages is that they be in line with the apostolic writings. What is this mystery? E. W. Bullinger's "Foundations of Dispensational Truth". repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. contrast, the last Adam was made a quickening spirit or a life-giving RayStedman.org/permissions. Romans 16:25 KJV - 25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery… I sometimes go to seminaries, and I am tempted to say to the young men and women studying there, "Why waste your time with these fourth-rate theologians, when you could be spending your time with the first-rate theologians: Peter, James, John and Paul." Paul is saying, "I was not there at the Lord's supper. The only other reference to this mystery in the letter to the Romans is found in Chapter 11, Verses 25-26: I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited [when Christians become conceited it is because they have forgotten the mystery]: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. That is why we must always check what we hear today that claims to be Christian and see if it fits with what the apostles gave us. They are all one, as we will see. ), then which NT "prophetic scriptures" (besides Paul's post-Acts letters) make that particular mystery manifest? What are the spirits of just men made perfect in Hebrews 12? That teaching has been widespread among certain men of our day, and people have followed that delusion. To aid "the eyes of your understanding" in being enlightened, http://midactsdisp.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-series-on-two-mysteries-lesson-1.html, Frequently Asked Questions on Acts 28 Division. What is the place of the book of Hebrews? We do not understand fully what is involved here, but it seems to be necessary in the program of God. Do you know that mystery? Here is the heart of the gospel, this amazing mystery. God did this with Abraham, who was an idol worshiper. Jesus himself said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. Possible?2. Take this feature as a case in point. Therefore, the historic appearance of Jesus was required to put this victorious lifestyle in such vivid light that it could be preached and demonstrated to the nations of the world. that he should be the first that Spirit. Acts 7 was it 3 strikes and you are out for Israel? What Paul means is that he was given a unique revelation of this gospel, which the others understood, as well. (1 Timothy 3:16 NIV). Many people think they are established when actually they are simply stuck in the mud. 4:22 through to. Abraham. references to Adam in the Old Testament and not one of them expounds the Jesus came. Joe, I'd like to send you two pdf's outlining Romans if you would be willing to send me an email at dfkuz@hotmail.com.Thank you for your interest in right division of the scriptures, and particularly of Paul's letters!Deborah. I also like reading mystery stories and novels, so it’s not surprising that I really liked the reading we heard from Romans 16:25-27 a few minutes ago. In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets [the New Testament apostles and prophets]. Amen. How Can Saints Raptured in 1 Corinthians 15 be Israel When They're Resurrected to Immortal Bodies but We Know Millennial Saints Can Die in Kingdom? Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not refer to the OT in the matter of Adam in this Because the mystery is not being proclaimed. Returning to Roms. The apostles are the ones who tell us the truth about the gospel. But these references to parts of the mystery are not to be regarded as distinct and separate mysteries. These are the only And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: (Romans 11:25-26 NIV). There is a third element, the apostle says, which has been the theme throughout Romans, although it is not always called by the same terms. hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: Unto which. The idea is basically what all human beings look for -- an inner security from which you can handle all the problems of life. He says, Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great:    He appeared in a body,       was vindicated by the Spirit,    was seen by angels,       was preached among the nations,    was believed on in the world,       was taken up in glory. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Romans 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you God is here described by his power, and the particular instance of it is the establishing of his people; that is, in the Gospel, as the Syriac version reads the next clause, and in the profession of it, with grace in their hearts, and in the exercise of it, and more lively and cheerful discharge of duty; ( See Gill on Romans 1:11 ); The mystery of Romans 16 was kept secret, that is silent in the That is the radical, powerful secret of authentic Christianity: Christ in you, the hope of glory. to come. ROMANS 16:25. revelation of God, see Gal. Yet God broke him, softened him, changed him and put him through circumstances that Paul did not understand at the time. That is the radical promise. They are singing the same hymns we sing, and reading the same Bible, and praising God in the same way. For this to happen, the Jews must be partially blinded for a while, in order to allow the Gentiles to see. Website © 2021 by Ray Stedman Ministries. That goal was to stablish them and bring forth the obedience of the faith 1. made alive. First of all, the huge volume of the Law Paul was a mighty theologian. blessing given to Abraham when called to depart out of his country, namely But even if we do not, Paul is saying, we do not have the ultimate responsibility to bring this about. It ascribes glory and worth to God’s name. The heart of his gospel was the revelation of a Person, Jesus himself. The second thing Paul says is that it was "made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God." What does 2 Cor. wonderful examples of this. Indeed, Romans, more than any other epistle, helps us to understand God’s purpose and program for … We sit down, camp there, and that is it. Thanks for your questions.Let's take #2 first because herein lies the crux of the matter. There is a reference to the New Testament as we have it today. He was always lying about her because he thought that would save him from difficulty. Subject to permissions policy, all rights reserved. 1:11) in the obedience of faith in hope of gaining the kingdom on earth, which is the focus of Romans.My understanding of the Acts & post-Acts divide has helped me to avoid dragging future truths from Ephesians and Colossians back into letters Paul wrote to churches that were looking for an earthly hope as promised in the OT to Israel, and which would ultimately also include Gentiles that believed (Isaiah 60:3). After the early service this morning someone told me of a town in California of about 8,000 people, where there are 22 churches. Adam is mentioned 18 times from Gen. 2:19 through to 5:5. The mystery of Israel’s partial and temporary blindness is set forth in Romans 11:25. according to the  revelation of the none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come? Why does Romans 10:9 say confession must be made with the mouth? You become dependable, and have a true sense of worth, so that nothing gets to you, or shakes you up, or throws you off balance. FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Acts 28 Dispensationalism, Has “Homosexual” always been in the Bible? (There is widespread scholarly opinion that Paul did not write these verses; however, the person who did and the editor who placed them near the end of the letter [commentaries cite the various placements of the doxology] clearly presumed that … Continue reading "Commentary on Romans 16:25-27" is the amazing thing, Roms. He would be the one who would bring to pass all the tremendous promises and themes of the Old Testament. Abraham could not tell the truth about his wife. His strength, his power, operating through the channel of our gifts, can accomplish what we could never do by ourselves. chapter 16? contrasts, the disobedience of Adam and the OBEDIENCE of Christ and the Is that a requirement for salvation? To Paul alone was given the truth that Adam was a figure of Him that was Then it began to unfold. Hebrews? it was in Romans, but how can we escape the plain truth that Paul was saying Here is one of the clearest statements on it (Verses 24-27): Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. Very likely at this point, Paul took the pen and wrote the closing paragraph in his own hand. Have you ever erected a picnic table and tried to find a place where all four legs touched the ground at the same time? If the kingdom was still being offered, why did Go... 1 Corinthians 9 17 a dispensation of the gospel. Gen. 15:5 expounded to mean Christ and those of faith is another example of Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments, either with the comment function on the blog, or email me - Deborah Collins - at: deborah.kuzenski@gmail.com. Thanks! There are several references to it in the New Testament, sometimes referring to a part of it, sometimes referring to the whole. Gentiles. By means of the virgin birth of Jesus, by means of his holy, sinless life, by means of his substitutionary death upon a violent and cruel cross, by means of his startling break-out from the prison of death, and by means of the gift of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, God has given Jesus -- all that he is and all that he has -- to you and to me. mystery kept secret since the world began had a goal in view. 32:8, Jos. It does not make any difference whether you are rich or poor, slave or free, all are one in Christ Jesus by that mystery. Jesus himself is the mystery. God did this with Moses and David and, of course, with Paul himself. 24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. You will notice that the goal the apostle has in view in writing this letter and summary is that we who read this letter may be established. Here is the ultimate test of any Christian message: Does it proclaim the mystery? "Now to him who is able to establish you..." Paul goes on to give us three things that God will use during that process: First he says, "Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel..." Now, do not misunderstand that little phrase. 25Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, 26but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all nations might believe and obey him— 27to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! There is the mighty promise of the healing of the nations and the cessation of war. Paul spoke the truth when he said, very late in Acts,  that he was saying none other things Unfortunately, some teachers have taken these words in that way, and have concluded that the Apostle Paul was giving a special revelation that no one else possessed -- one that Peter, James and John and other writers of Scripture did not know. Is the church today under the "New Covenant"? letter to the Romans is informative. There is no doubt that certain things of the Old Testament scriptures were made much clearer in the writings of the New and when we consider elements of Paul's gospel, given him by direct instruction from the Lord, we see … should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Scriptures when Paul says it "in times of the ages having been kept secret." The Mystery Romans 16:21-27 Delivered 03/10/2013 We come this morning to our 95 th and final message of the book of Romans. Romans 16:25 Context 22 I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. If the kingdom was still in view when Paul wrote his Acts epistles, Is the creation of 2Cor.5:17 and the new creature of Gals.6, Looking For Mary; Finding God - new manuscript. This enables us to do two things: To deny our natural abilities and strengths, and to rely wholly on Jesus' ability and strength -- and thus to live our lives today as though Jesus himself was living them. We are going to close the service with the Lord's Table which is itself a dramatic retelling of the mystery of the gospel: When we take the cup, we are being reminded that, by the death of Jesus, God cut off all the natural abilities and strengths that we have, and rendered them worthless. 25 j Now to him who is able to strengthen you k according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, l according to the revelation of the mystery m that was kept secret for n long ages 26 but o has now been disclosed andp q Paul does not mean by this that he has a unique gospel. Amen. of Paul's gospel, given him by direct instruction from the Lord, we see some Every moment of pressure and every demand upon us are simply opportunities to respond by realizing again the validity of the mystery. Romans 11:25 English Standard Version (ESV) The Mystery of Israel's Salvation 25 Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: [] a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. There are thousands of places in this land today where people are meeting, as we are, in Christian churches. Will the whole remnant of Israel be protected during the Tribulation? the creation of the one new man found in Ephesians 2? (Romans 16:27 NIV). Paul declares that this mystery is now made manifest by "the scriptures of the prophets." Needless to say, the variance in those three sections is significant. Romans 16:25 - Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, on StudyLight.org was so and revealed that truth to Paul. resulting consequences. 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