SOMETHING SPECIAL IN 3:16
Today we’re reading 1 Timothy chapter 3. When you reach verse 16, pause and take it in—you’re standing before a breathtaking truth:
“Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great:
He appeared in the flesh,
was vindicated by the Spirit,
was seen by angels,
was preached among the nations,
was believed on in the world,
was taken up in glory.”
—1 Timothy 3:16
This verse doesn’t just summarize doctrine—it unveils the mystery of godliness in the person of Christ. It’s a confession of the Gospel in poetic form.
Have you ever noticed how powerful the verses numbered 3:16 are throughout Scripture?
In John 3:16, we meet the source of this mystery: “For God so loved the world…”—the Father’s love revealed in the giving of His Son.
In 1 John 3:16, we learn what this love looks like in action: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”
From the mystery of godliness to the mission of love, 3:16 seems to carry a special weight—a divine echo reminding us of who Christ is and how we are to live because of Him.
