* There are lots of different aspects to the “mystery” of the Gospel.

* Paul mentions several in his writings, but they all center on this main point:

* The mystery is the great purpose of God in Christ.

* It can be applied in these ways:

* that meant Christ died for the sins of all.

* that meant Jews and Gentiles were equal (vs 6).

* that meant those who believed were Christ’s bride and were His body.

* that meant that marriage symbolizes Christ’s marriage with the church.

* vs 8-10 - Weirsbe - Satan knows the Bible, and he understood from the Old Testament Scriptures that the Savior would come, when He would come, how He would come, and where He would come. Satan also understood why He would come, as far as redemption is concerned. But nowhere in the Old Testament would Satan find any prophecies concerning the church, “the mystery” of Jews and Gentiles united in one body! Satan could see unbelieving Jews rejecting their Messiah, and he could see Gentiles trusting the Messiah, but he could not see both believing Jews and Gentiles united in one body, seated with Christ in the heavenlies, and completely victorious over Satan! Had Satan known the far-reaching results of the Cross, no doubt he would have altered his plans accordingly.

* As believers (members of the church), we’re in the education business!

* We reveal the mystery!