The mystery of godliness is affirmed in Scripture, emphasizing its revelatory nature as understood through the Spirit.
The mystery of godliness is established through scriptural claims, particularly as articulated in 1 Timothy 3:16, which states that 'God was manifest in the flesh.' This mystery is not readily grasped by human wisdom alone; rather, it requires divine revelation and the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit. Paul highlights this in 1 Corinthians 2:7-8, where the wisdom of God is described as a mystery hidden from worldly wisdom. As Christians experience the power of godliness in their lives—transformations that reflect Christ's work—they gain assurance of its truth.
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