ONE MESSAGE. ONE FAITH.

While reading Romans chapter 5 I was intrigued by the following verses: Romans 5:1  Therefore being justified by faith , we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 5:2 2  By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:9  Much more then, being now justified by his blood , we shall be saved from wrath through him. Let's Define Justified. As found on dictionary .com 1. to   show   (an   act,   claim,   statement,   etc.)   to   be   just  or   right: The   end   does   not   always   justify   the   means. 2. to   defend   or   uphold   as   warranted   or   well-grounded: Don't   try   to   justify   his   rudeness. 3. Theology.   to   declare   innocent   or   guiltless; absolve;   acquit. Let's look at the phrase " Justified by Faith." According to Romans 5:1 we are acquitted, or declared righteous, by faith. According to Romans 5:9

Romans 16:25-26 25  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, 26  But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:-  There is a certain way to preach Christ. He is not to be preached according to what feels right or good or exciting to our ears or minds. Christ is to be preached according to the mystery that is now made manifest. This mystery is now revealed. What is that mystery? How is it revealed? to whom is it revealed? 1. What is that mystery? Let's look at what the bible says about "the mystery" Mark 4:11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the  mystery  of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: What is mysteriou