robust theology

…he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:15b-16

Paul prays a very robust theology here. It is worth examining to remind ourselves of just how great God truly is. I know I really need to pray like this! There are seven theological truths Paul spontaneously prays here:

1) God is both good and sovereign. He is the “blessed and only sovereign”. We can trust all that He does is for His glory and ultimately our good.

2) God rules over all. Jesus is the King of kings and Lord of lords. The context of the prayer is the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ in His future advent (1 Timothy 6:14) and He rules and will once again physically reign.

3) God alone offers eternal life. He has “immortality” and is our only hope for eternity.

4) God is holy. He dwells in “unapproachable light”. We are privileged to enter His presence through prayer by the work of Jesus.

5) God is unseen. He has revealed visions of Himself and His glory, but cannot be in the presence of sinful humanity. Jesus is thus the only mediator between this awesome holy God and us.

6) God deserves honor. We should have our HIGHEST respect, honor, and obedience for God and His Word above everything else.

7) God will eternally rule. He alone deserves to control the universe in every aspect… past, present, and future. We will forever know this.