“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.”
1 Timothy 3:16 KJV
Paul is praising God for the mystery of righteousness He has gifted to mankind. “For the mystery of righteousness is beyond all question! He was revealed as a human being, and as our great High Priest in the Spirit! Angels gazed upon Him as a Man and the glorious message of His kingly rulership is being preached to the nations! Many have believed in Him and He has been taken back to heaven, and has ascended into the place of exalted glory in the heavenly realm. Yes, great is this mystery of righteousness!” In Hebrew, righteousness is connected to the priestly ministry and points to the High Priest of our faith. Another meaning of righteousness in Hebrew is that of the King, which points to Melchizedek or the King of righteousness. Great indeed is the mystery of righteousness, which Christ our Lord has gifted to all who believe. Amen!
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