Apostolic Message
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.
This verse is a writing of Apostle Paul to young Timothy also called "The Minister's Message." This is what Apostle Paul instructed young Timothy to preach and it goes for us Preachers and Witnesses for Christ today. The verse is an early hymn of the church in that day. The hymn is three couplets.
"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness"
1. God was manifested in the flesh: Christ incarnation, it's a fact that Jesus was a man. The God of spirit became flesh. John 1:14
2. Justified in the Spirit: The Holy Ghost worked through Jesus ministry and resurrection. Matt. 3:15-17, John 16:7,10; and Rom. 1:4
3. Seen of angels: The angelic witness of Christ ministry and resurrection. Matt. 4:11, 28:1-9 and Acts 1:9-11
4. Preached unto Gentiles: Proclamation to Christ to the Nations. Col. 1:23
5. Believed on in the world: The response of individuals to God’s plan of Salvation. 1 Cor. 1:18-25
6. Received up into glory: The Ascension of Christ seated at the right hand of God our Father in Heaven. Acts 1:9 and Heb. 1:3-4
"HE'S COMING BACK TO THIS WORLD A 2ND TIME: REV. 22:12,20"