Jesus Christ was manifested in the flesh, giving us a visible, tangible template for what godliness looks like in action,
and an example to follow. He was vindicated by the Spirit, demonstrating that resurrection
power is available to transform human lives. He was seen by messengers, meaning
we can believe what we hear and take it to heart because it has been repeatedly
substantiated. He was proclaimed among the nations, meaning that he does not
play favorites with men, and neither should we. He was believed on in the world,
meaning God’s plan for this planet does not merely involve taking people out of
it, but transforming it. And he was taken up in glory, meaning that we can look
forward to an eternity in which we will share that glory with him.
No theological point is without practical consequences.