There are mysteries that were hidden but are now revealed.
One mystery revealed is that the gospel is for the Gentiles, not for the Jews
only.
God called Paul to reveal this mystery. (Acts 26:18).
"How that by revelation he made known unto me the
mystery… which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is
now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; that the
Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his
promise in Christ by the gospel…Unto me, who am less than the least of all
saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the
unsearchable riches of Christ [endless treasures available to them in Christ];"
- Ephesians 3:3-6, 8 KJV
"Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and
from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: to whom God would
make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles;
which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: [For God wanted them to know that
the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the
secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his
glory.]" - Colossians 1:26-27 KJV
"And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that
I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel," [And
pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain
God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.] -
Ephesians 6:19 KJV
Peter preached the Good News of the Gospel on the Day of
Pentecost. He didn’t realize it at the time, but he prophesied that the promise
of the Holy Ghost is also to the Gentiles - “those afar off.” (Ephesians
2:11-22).
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized
every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye
shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to
your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God
shall call." - Acts 2:38-39 KJV
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