The "mystery" and "atonement" are two sides of the same coin in Paul's writing:
Atonement is the method by which the "mystery" of God’s plan for universal salvation is executed. pavel_despre_ispasire_si_taina_lui_dumnezeu
3. The Synthesis: The Mystery Accomplished through Atonement The "mystery" and "atonement" are two sides of
For Paul, atonement leads to katallagē (reconciliation). In 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 , he emphasizes that "God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ," shifting the status of humanity from "enemies" to "children." pavel_despre_ispasire_si_taina_lui_dumnezeu
A central part of this "mystery" is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs with Israel. In Ephesians 3:4-6 , Paul explains that this was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit.