but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations;
Quick answer
The once-hidden mystery is now revealed and made known through the prophetic Scriptures, at God's command, to bring all nations to the obedience of faith. God's saving plan was always aimed at the Gentiles too.
Overview
The 'mystery' is the gospel's full disclosure that salvation in Christ embraces all nations. Long hidden in its fullness, it is now revealed and confirmed by the prophetic writings, in keeping with God's purpose. The goal is the 'obedience of faith' among all peoples, an opening and closing theme of Romans. This magnifies God's sovereign, ages-spanning plan accomplished in Christ.
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Paul unfolds the gospel in full: Christ our righteousness received by faith, the second Adam in whom many are made righteous, in whose death and resurrection we are buried and raised.
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