Why do so few people understand Romans 16:25?
Few understand Romans 16:25 because most people do not even read it, and those who do often fail to comprehend its language. The verse speaks of Paul's Gospel—the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret in God's mind since time began, not according to the prophets or Old Testament.
Les explains that Romans 16:25 uses language very few people comprehend if they read it, and he fears most do not even read it. Very few understand what Paul is saying in this tremendous verse. Paul writes that God is able to establish believers according to his Gospel, the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery—something kept secret in the mind of God since time began—not according to the prophets, the Old Testament, or the Abrahamic Covenant.
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
More Questions
What is the structure of the Book of Romans and what is significant about Romans 16:25?
The Book of Romans is doctrinal from verse 1 through at least chapter 15, with chapter 16 being more or less greeting — yet Romans 16:25 contains a subtle statement that most people do not even know is there.
What mystery was revealed in Romans 16:25?
Romans 16:25 says that Paul's gospel and preaching of Jesus Christ was according to the revelation of a mystery or secret which had been kept secret since the world began.