3:16 (part 3) - God Manifest in the Flesh

1 Timothy 3:16

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Okay, you are now able to memorize John 3:16, 1 John 3:16, and Philippians 3:16.

How about another 3:16? - 1 Timothy 3:16.

This verse is a little harder because it is slightly longer than the previous verses that we had already memorized.

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In 1 Timothy 3:16:

"And without controversy great..."

That means, with certainty and no rooms for arguments.

"is the mystery of godliness:"

In 1 Corinthians 2:7, speaks of mystery as the hidden wisdom. Barnes states that:

This passage, therefore, should not be used to prove that there is anything unintelligible, or anything that surpasses human comprehension, in that doctrine, whatever may be the truth on that point; but that the doctrine which he now proceeds to state, and which had been so long concealed from mankind, was of the utmost consequence.

"God was manifest in the flesh,..."

Jesus Christ is God came to this earth in human form.

"justified in the Spirit,..."

The Spirit refers to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit also plays an very important role in the whole plan of redemption.

"seen of angels,..."

The millions of angels in heaven are the witnesses of God's greatest sacrifice for us.

"preached unto the Gentiles,..."

Salvation is both to the Jews and Gentiles. And the Gospel are to preach to every nations and tongues and people.

"believed on in the world,..."

People of the world believe in Him..

"received up into glory."

Jesus be glorified!

Fuh! This is a difficult text.

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Can you associate 1 Timothy 3:16 with the previous the '3:16' text that we had already memorized?


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