Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith— to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. (Romans 16:25-27 ESV)
Your Gospel
As Paul concludes his letter to the Romans, he writes some amazing things about God’s gospel. He calls it a mystery FINALLY revealed. He calls it something under the direct control of the almighty God Himself. He calls it attached to God eternal, making God’s gospel a reflection of God’s wisdom, power, and infinity.
But surprisingly, we read one tiny English word in all that articulation that takes my breath away.
Paul calls that gospel his own.
Not because Paul had just written this book.
But because gospel, the good news of salvation, the mystery and power revealed was personal.
The gospel is not a distant philosophy to be pondered. The gospel is not a metaphysical truth to be contemplated. The gospel is not an ungraspable Spirit entwined cloudy concept to be observed.
It is salvation to be experienced.
We are peculiar, it is our gospel, too.