Expert: Paul Walker - 6/29/2005

Question
Hi,

Can you tell me, in this verse:

Colossians 1:26  Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

What is the “mystery “ that the writer is making reference too?

Thanks
Barry B.

Answer
Barry,

* Col 1:26-27  Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:  (27)  To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; WHICH IS CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY:

The mystery is that of God making his abode within us.

* Eze 11:19  And I will give them one heart, and I WILL PUT A NEW SPIRIT WITHIN YOU; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh:

* 2Co 6:16  And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I WILL DWELL IN THEM, AND WALK IN THEM; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Hope this helps.

Paul Walker
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