For what purpose is the mystery of the gospel made manifest?

Answer

But now [the mystery] 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." Rom. 16: 26.

Did Christ know beforehand the treatment He was to receive?
Where will Christ then take His people?
What marked the climax of Babylon's apostasy?
Who is this dragon?
What trying experience did Christ then foretell?
What will the righteous do upon rising from the grave?
What is said of charity in the Scriptures?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle