Paul uses the word "mystery" to describe something God had kept secret in the past and had been revealed (Romans 16:26; 1 Corinthians 2:7-10; Ephesians 3:1-10). Also, Paul usually referred to it as something that now was to be proclaimed. While other religions had secrets known only by its priests, or leaders, Christianity was openly proclaimed to all. The saints are especially said to know about the mystery because they have willingly heard its message and obeyed it. Weed says, "In Christ, the wealth of God's self-manifestation spills over the barriers of nationality and race into a universal demonstration of his greatness" (See Romans 9:24; Romans 11:17; Romans 11:33). The mystery of salvation is fully revealed when one has Christ in him as the only hope of eternal glory in heaven (Colossians 1:26-27).

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