"Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness"


BIBLE READING: 1 Timothy 3

It is more than likely that this is a fragment of one of the earliest hymns of the Church.  In her hymns, and ordinances, she becomes the pillar of the truth.  The words "mystery of godliness" are probably a general heading which is further unfolded in the six following sentences:
                "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."
The Eternal Word was manifested in the flesh.  It was not simply a physical manifestation.  We cannot forget the descent of the Holy Spirit at Jesus’ baptism or the authentication of His words that the Spirit gave in signs and wonders to convince hearts and covert lives.
Angels worship Him.  Gentiles, sunk in heathen darkness, heard the story of his wondrous love.  Jesus is the center of all worlds.  From heaven's brightest spaces they come to Him, and from earth's darkest sins they come.  In Him meet angels and men.
He was received up into glory.  The world is but a speck, a mote in the beam of eternity.  How great the space between the two!  The feet of Emmanuel have walked its lowest pavement, and He has not taken to Himself His former glory.  Like Jacob's ladder, He links earth with the throne of God.



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