1. I Timothy 3:16

2.  What is the “mystery”? ◦ Began to unfold (Luke 10:23-24) ◦ Prophets & angels sought it (I Peter 1:10-12) ◦ Paul’s part (Eph. 3:1-12)

3.  Six points (I Tim. 3:16) 1.Manifested in the flesh 2.Vindicated by the Spirit 3.Seen by angels 4.Proclaimed among the nations 5.Believed on in the world 6.Taken up in glory

4.  Manifested in the flesh ◦ The Word became flesh (John 1:1, 14; Matt. 1:18-25)  To become a sympathetic high priest (Heb. 2:17-18; 4:15)  To become our perfect example (I Peter 2:21; I John 2:6)  To die (Matt. 16:21; John 3:14-15; Heb. 9:17; 10:5-7) ◦ Some deny Jesus’ appearance (I John 4:2-3; II John 1:7)

5.  Vindicated in the Spirit ◦ “Shown to be the righteous one” ◦ During his life (Matt. 3:13-17; John 10:22-38) ◦ By his resurrection (Acts 2:22-33)

6.  Seen by angels ◦ Around his birth (Matt. 1:18-25; Luke 1-2) ◦ After his temptation (Matt. 4:11) ◦ Before his death (Luke 22:43) ◦ At his resurrection (John 20:12) ◦ At his ascension (Acts 1:9-11)

7.  Preached among the nations ◦ According to prophecy (Isaiah; Joel; Luke 24:44-47) ◦ “Teach all nations” (Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8) ◦ Gentiles (Acts 10-11; 13:46-48; Eph. 3:8; Acts 9:15)

8.  Believed on in the world ◦ Result of preaching (Rom. 10:8-17)  3,000 people (Acts 2:41)  5,000 men (Acts 4:4)  Us

9.  Taken up in glory ◦ Ascended to heaven (Acts 1:9-11) ◦ Seated at the right hand of God (Mark 16:19)

10.  Six points (I Tim. 3:16) 1.Manifested in the flesh 2.Vindicated by the Spirit 3.Seen by angels 4.Proclaimed among the nations 5.Believed on in the world 6.Taken up in glory  Brings about obedience of faith (Rom. 16:25-27)