by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Aug 29, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
…proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. – 1 Timothy 3:16c The mystery of godliness culminates in mission. The Christ who came in the flesh is now proclaimed among the nations, believed on throughout the world, and exalted in...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Aug 28, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
…He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels… – 1 Timothy 3:16b The mystery of godliness is centred on Christ Himself. Many scholars believe these lines are from an early hymn, celebrating the person and work of Jesus. The first line...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Aug 27, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness… – 1 Timothy 3:16a At the heart of the church’s confession lies the “mystery of godliness.” In Scripture, a “mystery” is not something unknowable but something once hidden and now revealed in Christ....
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Aug 26, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
… which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. – 1 Timothy 3:15b The church can be pictured as a great structure that holds up the truth for all to see. A pillar displays and supports; a buttress gives stability and protection....
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Aug 25, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God… – 1 Timothy 3:14-15a The church is not merely an organisation; it is the household of God. Belonging to the church...
by Esplanad Gospel Centre | Aug 22, 2025 | Weekly Devotions
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. – Matthew 16:19 The church, as the outpost of the kingdom, functions like an embassy of heaven....
