How was the mystery of Christ made known to Paul?
The mystery of Christ was made known to Paul by revelation, which means an unveiling of something previously kept under wraps. The Lord made known unto him the mystery, the secret, as he wrote before in a few words, so that when read, his knowledge in the mysteries of Christ could be understood.
Les explains that revelation means an unveiling—something kept under wraps is suddenly unveiled. Paul says the Lord made known unto him the mystery, the secret, as he wrote before in a few words, so that when read, his knowledge in the mysteries of Christ may be understood. This mystery was not made known in other ages or generations unto the sons of men as it is now revealed, namely that the Gentiles should come in under God's grace. It is the fellowship of this mystery, hidden from the beginning of the world, from Adam, in God, the same God who created everything through Jesus Christ. There was a time when no one knew these things.
How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
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Why did Paul write about the mystery in a few words in Ephesians 3?
Paul wrote about the mystery in a few words so that when his readers read it, they could understand his knowledge of it.
How did Paul receive the revelation of the mystery?
Paul received the mystery by revelation directly from the ascended Lord in heaven rather than from any human source.