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but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith\u2014<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We all need to be preaching the gospel message.<\/p>\n The words \u201cmade manifest<\/span>\u201d are translated from the verb phanero\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which is based on phain\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto shine a light on\u201d or \u201cto illuminate.\u201d Phanero\u014d <\/span><\/em>means \u201cto make visible,\u201d \u201cto make known,\u201d or \u201cto show openly.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cProphetic<\/span>\u201d is from the Greek word proph\u0113tikos<\/span><\/em>. This is based on the noun proph\u0113t\u0113s<\/span><\/em>, which is made up of pro<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cbefore, in location or time\u201d and a form of ph\u0113mi<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto tell.\u201d Hence, proph\u0113t\u0113s <\/span><\/em>refers to someone who \u201ctells truth before its time\u201d (fortells) or someone who \u201ctells God\u2019s truth in front of others\u201d (forthtells).<\/p>\n The word translated \u201cScriptures<\/span>\u201d is graph\u0113<\/span><\/em>, which is from the verb graph\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto inscribe\u201d or \u201cto write.\u201d So, literally, graph\u0113 <\/span><\/em>refers to something that has been written. The English word \u201cScripture\u201d is based on the Latin scriptura<\/span><\/em>, also meaning \u201cthat which has been written.\u201d However, by tradition, the English word Scripture refers to sacred writing and specifically refers to the contents of the Bible.<\/p>\n \u201cObedience<\/span>\u201d is from the hupako\u0113<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201dto hear under,\u201d that is, to listen attentively as to a teacher. It implies more than just hearing, it means to believe and put into practice.<\/p>\n Today\u2019s verse is the second part of the closing benediction of Paul\u2019s letter to the Roman church. As we pointed out in the previous verse, this benediction is basically a summary of Paul\u2019s entire ministry. He proclaims it to the One who is able to set us firmly in place, that is to make our eternal life secure. And he says that this secure standing is effected through the preaching of the gospel, the good news about the payment for our sins by the blood of Jesus Christ. He also told us that this gospel message is a mystery that was kept secret since the world began.<\/p>\n But, this mystery is now shown openly to all nations. This revelation (uncovering of the truth) is now made known to all nations through the writings of the prophets. Until the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, these Holy Scriptures were entrusted only to the Jews and they did not proclaim them to the world because they didn\u2019t understand the message of salvation through the death of the Messiah themselves. Now that Jesus the Messiah has come, has died, and has arisen from the grave, the message of salvation through His blood is being understood and proclaimed throughout the world.<\/p>\n The preaching of this eternal life-giving gospel message is not an option for Christians, it is a commandment given to the entire church by Christ just before He ascended. The result of this preaching is that many will believe by attentive listening.<\/p>\n Paul knew without a doubt what his ministry was: to preach the Gospel message to the Gentiles throughout the known world. We, too, are commanded to preach this message of salvation from the penalty of our sins. Are you being as obedient as Paul? When was the last time you proclaimed the gospel?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\nTruth to Learn<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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