Unveiling the Mystery of Paul’s Gospel in Romans 16:25

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On January 18, 2024

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In the closing verses of Romans, the Apostle Paul reveals a mystery that sets his gospel apart from the message proclaimed by Peter and the eleven. Romans 16:25 boldly declares,

 

“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 kept secret since the world began.”

 

The critical phrase “kept secret” (mystērion) explicitly conveys that Paul’s revelation was unprecedented. This new message, revealed to Paul alone by the ascended, glorified Lord Jesus, emphasizes salvation through faith alone in the completed work of the cross, detached from the requirements of the law and temple rituals.

 

This once-hidden mystery revolves around the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s grand redemptive plan (Ephesians 3:1–11).

 

Romans 16:25 asserts that Paul’s gospel is a new revelation, primarily intended for the Gentiles. Chosen by God as the apostle to the Gentiles (Romans 11:13), Paul brought forth a message that the Gentile (or Israel) world had never known before—no gospel, no good news; they were without God (Ephesians 2:11–12). But now, because of Israel’s unbelief, God, committing all of Israel to disobedience (Romans 11:32) and temporarily blinding them (Romans 11:25), turned His focus to the Gentiles with the gospel revealed uniquely to Paul—the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Galatians 1:12).

 

The Gospel Revealed to Paul Alone

 

‘Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, ‘

I Corinthians 15:1-4

 

The judgment for all of humanity will be based on Paul’s gospel.

 

‘in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.’

Romans 2:16

 

 

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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