Through Paul, we find many of God's previous secrets being revealed. Why were these mysteries kept secret for so long? Why were they concealed in the days of old? It's because the time was not yet right for them to be fulfilled. Everything had to line up.
In the Old Testament, there were many clues, hints, and prophecies about these hidden truths that would be eventually made known through Jesus and the New Testament writers. Below are 5 examples of Paul uncovering some of these once-held secrets.
#1--THE SECRET OF JESUS REVEALED IN HUMAN FORM
Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory. (1 Timothy 3:16 NLT)
#2--THE SECRET OF ETERNAL LIFE
But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! (1 Corinthians 15:51 NLT)
#3--THE SECRET THAT THE GENTILES WILL BE SAVED AS WELL
Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ. I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning. (Ephesians 3:8-9 NLT)
#4--THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:11-13 NLT)
#5--THE SECRET THAT CHRIST LIVES IN YOU
God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you. This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God’s people. 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 1:25-27 NLT)
