1 Timothy 3:16
Great is the Mystery
1Ti
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.
1.
It is an Indisputable Fact That Christ Came to Earth and was Born
in a Manger
a.
There is much more historical evidence that Jesus was born in Bethlehem
than Julius Caesar ever existed.
b.
Yet the most important evidence is God revealing it to us in His
Word
i.
Matthew 1:21-25
2.
It is Still a Glorious Mystery
a.
Even though the birth of Christ can be proven historically and biblically
it is still a beautiful mystery that God became man and dwelt among us
i.
1 Timothy 3:9
ii.
Ephesians 1:9
iii.
Romans 16:25-26
3.
God was born as a Lowly Baby in a Manger in Bethlehem
a. Psalm 8:3-5
b. John 1:14
4.
God was Vindicated by the Holy Spirit
a.
Jesus’s divinity was authenticated by the Father and the Holy Spirit
at His Baptism
i.
Matthew 3:16-17
5.
God was Gazed Upon by the Angels
a.
Angles announced the birth of Christ with a glorious beauty
i.
Luke 2:8-19
6.
God was Preached to All the Peoples of the Earth
a.
This is the mission statement of the Church – to reach the world
for Christ
i.
Matthew 28:19-20
7.
God Ascended to be With His Father
a.
Jesus continues to be at the right hand of God the Father praying for
us. We are now to do His work on earth.
i.
Acts 1:6-11
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