80 likes | 140 Vues
Explore the profound mystery of godliness revealed through the truth of Christ in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:14-16. Delve into God's plan for the church, emphasizing sound doctrine, love, prayer, godly women, and qualified leaders. Discover the church as the house of God, assembly of the living God, and pillar of truth. Unveil the common confession of the church regarding the truth of Christ's incarnation, righteousness, and glorification. Understand the significance of Christ's life, ministry, and exaltation in relation to the mystery of godliness.
E N D
The Mystery of Godliness 1 Timothy 3:14-16
Theme: The Truth of Christ brings us together as a church as we grow in godliness.
I. God’s Plan for the Church A. How should we live in the church? 1. Sound Doctrine (1:3-7) 2. Love (1:5) 3. Prayer (2:1-8) 4. Godly Women (2:9-12) 5. Qualified Leaders (3:1-7; 3:8-13)
I. God’s Plan for the Church B. What is the church? 1. House of God 2. Assembly of the Living God 3. Pillar and Support of the Truth
II. Our Common Confession A. The Mystery of Godliness is Great What is “the truth” (3:15)? John 14:6 B. Christ was revealed in flesh C. Declaredrighteous in Spirit John 1:32-33 John 16:14
II. Our Common Confession D. Appeared to messengers E. Preached in the nations F. Trusted in by somein the world G. Taken upinglory Acts 1:9 Ephesians 1:18-23
What does this truth about Christ have to do with the mystery of godliness? II Peter 1:2-3
We believe that the mystery of godliness is great.We believe that Jesus Christ … Was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory.