And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness God was manifested in the flesh Justified in the Spirit Seen by angels Preached among the Gentiles Believed on in the world Received up in glory ID: 481208
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The Mystery of Godliness
And without controversy
great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory.
- 1 Timothy 3:16Slide3
The Mystery of Godliness
Allow the “mystery of godliness”
to motivate you
Gratitude for salvation
Faithful serviceSlide4
The Mystery of Godliness
Deity & humanity in One,
Mt. 1:23; Jn. 1:1, 14
God Was Manifested In The FleshSlide5
The Mystery of Godliness
Why did He come in the flesh?
Comfort, Heb. 2:17, 18
Example, Heb. 4:15; 1 Pt. 2:21-24
Sacrifice, Heb. 2:9; Titus 3:4, 5
God Was Manifested In The FleshSlide6
The Mystery of Godliness
At His baptism, Mt. 3:16; Jn. 1:29-34
At His resurrection
Death thought to end His influence, Jn. 11:47-50
Only solidified it, Rom. 1:3, 4
Justified In The SpiritSlide7
The Mystery of Godliness
Common view: angelic beings saw Him
Appeared to Mary & Joseph, Lk. 1; Mt. 1
Birth, Lk. 2:8-15
Temptation, Mt. 4:11
Garden, Lk. 22:42, 43
Arrest, Mt. 26:53
Tomb, Mt. 28:2-6
Ascension, Acts 1:9-11
Seen By AngelsSlide8
The Mystery of Godliness
Alternate view: messengers
Angel: “messenger, envoy…” (Thayer).
Messenger: John, Mt. 11:10
Envoy: Ambassadors, 2 Cor. 5:20
Seen by “angels,” 1 Jn. 1:1-3; 2 Pt. 2:16-18; 1 Cor. 15:3-8
Witnesses, Lk. 24:46-48
Seen By AngelsSlide9
The Mystery of Godliness
Preaching commanded, Mk. 16:15, 16
Preached Among The GentilesSlide10
The Mystery of Godliness
Command fulfilled by “angels”
Peter, Acts 10
Paul, Acts 13-28
Preached Among The GentilesSlide11
The Mystery of Godliness
Evidence convicted men, Acts 1:8; 2:22-37
Believed On In The WorldSlide12
The Mystery of Godliness
Belief led to obedience,
Acts 2:38-41; 6:7; 10:47, 48
Believed On In The WorldSlide13
The Mystery of Godliness
Christ raised to sit on David’s throne, Acts 2:29-33
Received Up In GlorySlide14
The Mystery of Godliness
Raised to sit at the Father’s right hand, Heb. 1:1-4
Reigning as Lord of lords, 1 Tim. 6:15
Until He returns, 1 Cor. 15:22-28
Received Up In GlorySlide15
The Mystery of Godliness
And without controversy
great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory.
- 1 Timothy 3:16Slide16