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 (1 Timothy 3:16).
Just prior to this verse Paul is describing to Timothy the requirements for leadership positions in the Church. He concludes his instruction to Timothy with the centrality of the work of Christ to the Gospel. Simply put there is no Gospel without Christ. All that lead and teach in the Church must recognize the correct view of Christ. The correct view, as testified by the Spirit, is that Christ is both God and man. This is to be preached, believed and is a testimony to Christ’s glory.
Just prior to this verse Paul is describing to Timothy the requirements for leadership positions in the Church. He concludes his instruction to Timothy with the centrality of the work of Christ to the Gospel. Simply put there is no Gospel without Christ. All that lead and teach in the Church must recognize the correct view of Christ. The correct view, as testified by the Spirit, is that Christ is both God and man. This is to be preached, believed and is a testimony to Christ’s glory.
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