1 Corinthians 2:6-8, “However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.”
However, we speak wisdom: Just because Paul would not cater to the Corinthian love of human wisdom does not mean that his message had no wisdom; in fact, there is a vast wealth of wisdom sealed off to everyone except the Christian.
The mature recognize God's wisdom, but the rulers of this age do not. Are the rulers of this age men or demonic powers?
No matter who exactly the rulers of this age are, their defeat is certain: who are coming to nothing. Their day is over and the day of Jesus Christ is here!
Why did the rulers of this age fail to recognize God's wisdom? It is the hidden wisdom that is now revealed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which Paul preaches.
Lord of glory: Some scholars consider the Lord of glory the loftiest title Paul ever gave to Jesus. It is certain proof that Paul regarded Jesus as God, the Second Person of the Trinity. It is inconceivable that Paul would give us a title to any lesser being.
Dear God, I praise You for Your wisdom!!!
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