Colossians 1:26. "Even the mystery which hath been hidden from ages and from generations, but now is manifest to his saints."
THE MYSTERY. A mystery in the Bible is not some enchanting story, Or some hidden religious formula to bring men some glory. It refers in the Word of God to the truth that God one time withheld From the eyes of natural man lest it led him to pride.
It gives words to a subject that though previously unknown, Now makes understandable some of the accomplishments that were done, When Christ suffered on the cross to bring us to God - And the Spirit of God to our new life can unfold.
The revelation of the Gospel is a mystery revealed. It is not by works we do; God's grace is not concealed From those who are convicted of sin and are seeking from guilt, relief; That God through the Spirit and Word, accepts them when in Christ they believe.
This is not limited to some nation or some creed. In every culture and tribe any person who heeds The striving of the Spirit to the extent of their light; Will find the Lord will save them and give them new life.
How difficult it was for those who were Jews, To accept the fact that even heathen Gentiles God would choose To be part of the kingdom of priests who can truly worship Him. Gentiles also whom God saves have a new nature in them.
The Church as Christ's body was hidden in the past. Even the prophets did not speak of this where their lot was cast. This has unfolded as the New Testament was written - Christ has chosen a Bride that will forever be with Him.
"I thank Thee Father God, for the mystery of the Gospel being revealed to us. May I be true to the truths of the Gospel this week as we begin this Gospel series. I believe it would bring great glory to Thee if some soul or souls would come to hear the Gospel, and they would yield to the Word and the Spirit, and receive Thy salvation. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."