October 26, 2003

THE PREACHING OF JESUS CHRIST

Romans 16:25-27

 

   The "preaching Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery" has escaped the attention of the church since apostolic times. This inattention is nowhere greater than in Romans 1 & 16 where Paul contrasts his gospel with that God had promised before:

 

THE GOSPEL OF GOD 1:1-17

MY GOSPEL Rom. 16:25-27

Concerning His Son Jesus Christ, 1:3

The preaching of Jesus Christ

Promised afore, 1:2

Kept silent since world began now manifest

Prophets in the holy scriptures Unto

obedience of faith among all nations, 1:5

Prophetic writings

Grace from God our Father,

For the obedience of faith to all nations

To the end ye may be established, 1:11

Praise to the eternal God, to God only wise

The power of God unto salvation, 1:16

To Him Who is able to establish you

Righteousness revealed...as it is written, 1:17

To Him Who is of power

 

Revelation of the mystery... prophetic scriptures

 

The left column shows a message shared with Peter and the twelve, but the right column is Paul's alone. Among its many names are: the gospel of the grace of God, the gospel of the uncircumcision, the gospel of the glory of the blessed God. This is God's good news today!

Ivan L. Burgener