What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 2:6? Among the mature, however Paul shifts his attention from newborn believers to those who have grown up in Christ. • In Hebrews 5:14, “solid food is for the mature, who by reason of use have their senses trained.” • Spiritual maturity is marked by discernment, steady obedience, and an appetite for deeper truth (Ephesians 4:13–14). • Paul is not creating a spiritual elite; he’s acknowledging that some are ready to go further than milk (1 Corinthians 3:1–2). we speak a message of wisdom The gospel Paul proclaims is true wisdom—Christ Himself (1 Corinthians 1:24). • This wisdom is “hidden” from the world yet freely offered to every believer (Colossians 1:27–28). • It answers life’s biggest questions: Who is God? What is my purpose? How can I be saved? • Mature believers relish this message and keep pressing into it, just as Paul “admonishes and teaches everyone with all wisdom” so they may be “perfect in Christ” (Colossians 1:28). but not the wisdom of this age Worldly wisdom boasts in human ingenuity, status, and self-reliance. • James 3:15 calls it “earthly, unspiritual, demonic.” • Romans 12:2 tells us to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” instead of copying the culture. • God’s wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10), something the present age dismisses. or of the rulers of this age The “rulers” include both influential people and the spiritual forces behind them (Ephesians 6:12). • Herod and Pilate typify earthly rulers who opposed Jesus (Acts 4:26–27). • Behind such leaders lurk spiritual powers that blind minds (2 Corinthians 4:4). • Their best ideas cannot touch the cross, where God turned apparent defeat into eternal victory (Colossians 2:15). who are coming to nothing Human power structures and demonic schemes are on a timer. • Psalm 2:4–6 pictures God laughing at rebellious rulers, for their end is certain. • Isaiah 40:23: “He brings the princes to nothing.” • Revelation 19:19–20 records the final collapse of every anti-Christ authority. Believers need not fear; the wisdom of God endures while worldly systems fade. summary Paul reassures mature believers that the message he shares is genuine, God-given wisdom. It stands in stark contrast to the trendy, self-exalting ideas of the present age and its leaders, whose influence is temporary and destined for ruin. By embracing the gospel, we anchor ourselves to what lasts forever and grow into the fullness God intends. |
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