A) 1 Timothy 3:9 states that the mystery of Godliness is great and unquestionable. Let's acknowledge that the process of the gospel goes beyond mere reason and logic. It encompasses astonishing aspects that even amaze the Angels, who try to fathom the mystery of our salvation. The answer to all our mysteries, of course, lies in Jesus Christ.
B) Isn't it incredible? Jesus, who is God, manifested Himself in the flesh. He was vindicated by the Spirit due to His righteous life. Angels witnessed Him and He was proclaimed among the Gentiles. He was believed in by the world and received glory, referring to His ascension. Currently, He sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us until His return.
C) Now, let's shift our focus briefly from the minor doxology to the Holy Spirit, who reveals that in the latter times, some people will deviate from the faith. Theologians will debate for years and centuries whether they were genuinely saved or not. Regardless, the truth remains that people will abandon their faith by succumbing to deceptive spirits and doctrines of demons. These teachings must come from somewhere.
D) This warning is directed at those who have entered the faith but have been deceived by false teachings disguised with Christian terminology. Their consciences have been calloused, rendering them unresponsive to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Instead, they substitute their conscience with commandments rooted in human wisdom, such as forbidding the enjoyment of certain foods or discouraging Godly marriages. Both of which we should be grateful for rather than hindered by.
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