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Jesus Christ is the central subject of the 'mystery of godliness.' This early church creed details six key aspects of Christ's work—manifestation in flesh, vindication by the Spirit, appearance to angels, proclamation among nations, belief in the world, and ascension into glory—to demonstrate His supreme greatness. By contrasting true piety with false idolatry, we discover that genuine religion is found exclusively in the person and redemptive work of Jesus. The church's primary role is to uphold this confession of Christ as the foundation of faith and the source of historical transformation.

The sermon expounds on Colossians 3:1-4, urging believers to fix their minds on heavenly realities rather than earthly distractions or false piety. It emphasises that through union with Christ in baptism, Christians have died to the old creation and are raised to new life, which is securely hidden in Him. The preacher highlights the past work of Christ's resurrection, His present ascension at God's right hand, and the future hope of appearing with Him in glory. This theological framework establishes that all spiritual fullness and sanctification are found exclusively in Jesus, rendering man-made rituals or worldly spirituality unprofitable. Consequently, believers are called to live out their identity in Christ by seeking the kingdom of heaven as their primary focus.

Lord's Day 18 1. It is a historical fact 2. It is congruent and cogent 3. It is filled with blessed benefits

The sermon concludes the Gospel of Luke by examining Christ's ascension as a priestly act of blessing rather than a mere departure. It contrasts the silent, ineffective priesthood of Zechariah with Jesus, the true High Priest who offers himself and blesses his people from heaven. The disciples respond not with grief but with great joy and worship, recognizing the ascension as a coronation and their new reality of being blessed by God. This divine blessing compels believers to offer worship back to God, establishing that Christian worship is a response to grace rather than a means to earn favor. The passage emphasizes Christ's ongoing intercession and the enduring nature of his gracious disposition toward his church.

Last study we considered the glory of Christ's Incarnation and Ministry which led to the Cross, which is central in John's Gospel. This study focuses on His Resurrection, Ascension and Session. We hope to see each of these as indispensable, powerful, and gloriously effective in fulfilling everything He planned since before time. Such includes the glorious defeat of death and the one with the power of death, and the glorious pouring out of the Spirit of Father and Son indwelling His global Church. Our eternal Word continues to speak gloriously through His Church. This same Son of Man in Heaven majestically reigns as King and sympathetically intercedes for us as our eternal High Priest. From heaven He continues to display the moral glory of God throughout the whole world to bring many sons to glory

Last study we considered the glory of Christ's Incarnation and Ministry which led to the Cross, which is central in John's Gospel. This study focuses on His Resurrection, Ascension and Session. We hope to see each of these as indispensable, powerful, and gloriously effective in fulfilling everything He planned since before time. Such includes the glorious defeat of death and the one with the power of death, and the glorious pouring out of the Spirit of Father and Son indwelling His global Church. Our eternal Word continues to speak gloriously through His Church. This same Son of Man in Heaven majestically reigns as King and sympathetically intercedes for us as our eternal High Priest. From heaven He continues to display the moral glory of God throughout the whole world to bring many sons to glory