Picking the ball up again with verse 6 of 1Corinthians 2 lets see what lies ahead for us. As my study Bibles show this area to be the Wisdom of Spirit and not of natural man, that comes next. And what sad scenario it is. Here we will see that it is the Spirit of GOD awaken within us that makes all the difference in this world for us. Because the devil (mans vain imagination) and his religions of distortion and deception keep all from the truth and slaves to his evil plans of humanity's annihilation along with himself and his counter parts, the host or legion of fallen angles.
1Corinthians 2:6-13 "Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written (by Isaiah in 64:5 and 65:17), "'Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared[H6213, G2090] for them that love him.'" But God hath revealed[G2090] them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." (KJV)
1Corinthians 2:6-13 "Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But, as it is written (by Isaiah in 64:5 and 65:17), "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared[H6213, G2090] for those who love him"— these things God has revealed[G2090] to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual." (ESV)
1Corinthians 2:6-13 "The words we speak resonate revelation wisdom in those who understand how perfectly redeemed they are in Christ, this wisdom supersedes every secular kind; suddenly what once seemed wise and good advice has become useless information, at it's best. (All popular programs towards improving moral behavior are now outdated. "Of GOD's doing are we in Christ. He is both the genesis and genius of our wisdom; a wisdom that reveals how righteous, sanctified, and redeemed we already are in him." In GOD's economy (dimension), Christ represents us; what humanity could never achieve through personal discipline and self willpower as taught in every religion, GOD's faith accomplished in Christ [1Corinthians 1:30]) We voice words of wisdom that were hidden in silence for timeless ages; a mystery unfolding GOD's [1, G3406]Masterful plan whereby he would redeem his glory in man. Our glorification has always been GOD's agenda, even [2, G165]before time was (as seen in Genesis 1:26-27 for his humanity). (Paul employs the words, [1, G3406 from G4253 and G3724] prohoritso, predesigned and [2, G4253 and G165] pro aion before the ages (often translated "world"), in order to emphasize the certainty of GOD's persuasion concerning their determined intent to rescue and restore their image and likeness in us. Our redemption existed upon the inner-horizons of GOD before the ages. The word, prohoritso, is from [G4253] pro, before and [G3724 from G3725] horitso, horizon; and means pre-defined, like when an architect draws up a detailed plan or blueprint. Look also at Romans 8:30, Jesus reveals that we pre-existed in GOD (in Genesis 1:26-27); he defines us. He justified us and also glorified us. He redeemed our innocence and restored the glory that was lost in Adam.[Genesis 3]) Neither the politicans nor the religious leaders of the day had a clue about this mystery; if they did, they would never have crucified the LORD whose death redeemed our glory! (Time witnessed and recorded this death and resurrection of an individual; while eternity witnessed this death and resurrection of the human race! These are our two witnesses; there is a third and it is the Word within us, ALL!) It is written: "What has been concealed for ages in a realm inaccessible to the senses; what no human eye could catch a glimpse of, nor their ear could even hear a whisper of, neither could the inquiring mind decipher the code of that mystery which GOD has already [1] fully accomplished and prepared as a royal highway [2]imprinted in the hearts of his beloved!" (The exact detail of his plan to rescue his image and likeness in humanity was in place. How Jesus would represent humanity to die our due death is the wisdom of GOD concealed. In the mind of GOD we are associated in Christ (from beginning to end) before the ages; this was according to GOD's eternal resolve. "The things that GOD has prepared" or [1, G2090 from G2092] hetoimatzo, is from the oriental custom of sending people ahead to level the roads and make them passable before a king's journey. What seemed a cul-de-sac for the flesh is a royal highway for faith.
The redemption of humanity was not to be the product of human philosophy or speculation. In the Hebrew text it is a quote from Isaiah 64:3 (In our English translation it is verse 4) the Hebrew word, [2, H2442 akin to H2707]châkâh or ghaka, is used, which means to carve an image; to show by drawing or description, piercing, traditionally also translated as those who "wait upon the LORD." (In Isaiah 40:31, a different word is used for those who "wait" upon the LORD, [H6960]qâvâh or kawa which means to intertwine.) Paul writes in the Greek and most probably from the Septuagint when he quotes Isaiah 64 verse 3 in the Septuagint and uses the phrase, "for those who love him." The Septuagint uses the word, eleos, which means tender compassion. Thus, faith opens the horizon of love's mystery. It is a place where thoughts [2]carve an impression; a place not otherwise accessible to the scrutiny of a suspiciuos, adademic or a religious, guilt ridden mind, or a performance-based approach. [Look also at 1Corinthians 3:20].) These profound mysteries of GOD's eternal resolve are now thoroughly unveiled to us (both past and future) by his Spirit; nothing is hidden from him; he explores the innermost thoughts of GOD. Just as a person's spirit knows their own thoughts beyond the public eye, even so the Spirit of GOD is our faith decoder to access the thoughts of GOD. (In modern technology it would be impossible to access information from a source that is not compatible with your device; or without a decoder.) The Spirit proceeding from GOD unveils the gifts of his generosity. He has graced us with understanding so that we may know what he has always had in mind for us; this is so unlike the secular spirit of the wisdom of the world where everything has a price tag! (Christ is the unveiling of the mystery of GOD's wisdom: now we know how GOD redeemed our righteousness (our original innocence) and our wholeness (healing) in Christ. In GOD's economy, Christ represents us; what humanity could never achieve through personal discipline and willpower as taught in every religion, GOD's faith accommplished in Christ. Of his design are we in Christ; we are associated in oneness with him. Our wisdom is sourced in this union! Also our righteousness and holiness originates in him.
Holiness equals wholeness and harmony of someone's spirit, soul and body. Our redemption is sanctioned in him. He redeemed our identity, our sanity, our health, our joy, our peace, our innocence and our complete well-being! Look at the note on 1Corinthians 1:30. Secular religion is the product of the spirit of this world where everything is performance based; only the heroes of the moment are acclaimed; the rest are reduced to spectators and audience.) The impact of our words are not confined to the familiar wisdom of this world taught by human experience and tradition, but communicated by seamless spirit resonance, [1, G4739]combining spirit with spirit. (The word [G4739 from G4862 and G2919] sugkrino, suggests a spirit compatibility; a joint togetherness fitly, compound, combined, to interpret, to compare: thus, a joint of spirit with spirit.) (The Mirror)
Again the LORD willing we shall again pick this study back up next time. Until then may His spirit increase your understanding.
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