Without Controversy

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:"

God was manifested in the flesh - the invisible was made visible

Justified in the Spirit - to show one to be innocent

Seen by angels - to gaze

Preached among the Gentiles - to herald

Believed on in the world - conviction of the mind, trust of the heart, surrender of the will

Received up in glory - to take up

"Without controversy" literally means "by consent of all, confessedly" (Thayer's). All readily consent that these six statements are controversial. They comprise the "mystery of godliness."

Consider them. Ponder them. Believe them.

Jason Cicero