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I Corinthians 2:6,7,8
by RUSSELL S. MILLER
"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" (ICor.2:6,7,8).
The Apostle Paul was given wisdom which none of the Old Testament writers knew--neither prophets, nor the Twelve Apostles understood it. Paul says: "We speak the wisdom of God in A MYSTERY, THE HIDDEN WISDOM, which God ordained before the world unto our glory..." (ICor.2:7).
In my study of the Scriptures it became evident that "the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory," was first made known unto Paul by "the revelation of Jesus Christ" (Gal.1:11,12). His epistles are filled with the glorious truths of this "wisdom." Oh, if only more recognized the "Mystery" given to Paul they would also realize "what is the riches of the glory of this Mystery among the Gentiles" today (Col.1:27).
The knowledge of the Mystery has given me a much greater understanding of God's plan of salvation; a greater sense of where I fit in the Will of God. And it has helped me to grow spiritually from a babe in Christ into the maturity that God's Word is so profitable to do. It has given me a great respect for the ministry of the Apostle Paul. But most of all, and greatest, the knowledge of the Mystery has brought me closer to the Lord.
"The preaching of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the Mystery" gives us an inheritance in Christ. God has "made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light," not in real estate, but "in light" (Col.1:12). He has given us an inheritance in "THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF JESUS CHRIST" (IICor.4:6). Thus the importance of "Walking in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh" (Gal.5:16)! And this aspect of the Mystery has been what God has used to lend power to my life and ministry:
"But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, LEST THE LIGHT OF THE GLORIOUS GOSPEL OF CHRIST, who is the image of God, SHOULD SHINE UNTO THEM" (IICor.4:3,4).
Our adversary hates this great body of truth because it spells his defeat. In the wisdom of Calvary's cross Christ accomplished more than the devil ever dreamed: "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers HE MADE A SHEW OF THEM OPENLY [a public spectacle], TRIUMPHING OVER THEM IN [THE CROSS]" (Col.2:15).
"Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" (ICor.2:8).
It is this message, and these Scriptures, and the Spirit of God, who has "enlightened" the eyes of my "understanding," and changing my life, has helped me to "see" the truth of God's Word, rightly divided. PRAISE BE TO THE LORD!
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