1 Tim 3 – a Christlikeness.
1. Multi disciplinary (3:1-8), many disciplines and traits. Able to manage self, home and others before becoming a leader/elder
2. One direction (3:9), holding on to the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. Reminder of 1 Tim 1:5.
3. One devotion (3:16). Great is the mystery of godliness (meaning reverent, loving obedience). Word godliness is plural referring to multiple aims and actions.

All the nouns ending in ‘er’ are our applications. In () referring to Jesus.

a. Revealed in the flesh – giver (utter humility)

b. Vindicated in the Spirit – doer (perfect integrity)

c. Seen by angels – beholder (true divinity coz angels worshipped Him, Heb 1:6)

d. Proclaimed among the nations – proclaimer (extensive publicity)

e. Believed on in the world – believer (positive affinity, Jesus drawing all men)

f. Taken up in glory – worshipper forever (complete sovereignty)