1 Timothy 3:9 KJV
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure
conscience.
What is listed
as a qualification of the deacon is not an exception for every Christian.
We ought all to hold what is our salvation in a manner that gives
confidence of its truthfulness and testimony of its effectiveness.
The mystery of
faith is a reference to the gospel message.
It is a mystery
because it was once hidden (and remains hidden to those who are not saved) but
is revealed to the saved by the work of the Holy Spirit.
It is held by
the saved. But it may be pretended to be held by the religious.
Some claim to
be Christians who do not have a true taste of Christ. Theirs is a religion of
mental assent supported by their own efforts at good work. It may be reasoned
that their conscience frequently testifies to them of their true condition.
The true
Christian holds the doctrines of salvation with an assurance from the Holy
Spirit that what is promised in the Word has been received by their soul.
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