What is 'my gospel' in Romans 16:25 according to Les?
In Romans 16:25, “my gospel” is Paul’s gospel to the Gentiles, the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery, or secret, which was kept secret since the age began and hidden by sovereign decree. It is not something revealed in Israel’s prophetic timetable but belongs to the age of grace.
Les teaches that Romans 16:25 is a verse many people do not know is in their Bible. He points out that Paul is writing to the Gentiles, and “my gospel” is Paul’s gospel—the preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery. The Greek word mysterion means secret, and it was kept secret since the age began. Les contrasts Israel’s distinct, prophetically revealed timetable with this age of grace, which was never mentioned before, an undetermined period hidden from view by sovereign decree.
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,
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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.