redemption is a mystery in virtue of its riches and depth—as the expression of God’s very nature. The mystery of the redemption in Christ, belonging to the eternal plan of God, could be known to men only through revelation—making known. Of His will; pertaining to His will.” Expositors translates “the mystery touching or pertaining to His will.” The word “will” is the translation, not of boulē (βουλη), a desire based upon the reason, but thelēma (θελημα), a desire based upon the emotions. God’s