From '1 Corinthians 1:30' – Understanding 'Our being in Christ Jesus is from God vs. This Christ has become wisdom from God for us.
1 Corinthians 1:30 "But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who is made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption."
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Aspects |
Being in Christ Jesus is from God |
Christ Became Our Wisdom from God |
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Meaning |
Our union with Christ is entirely God's work, not from human choice or merit |
Christ Himself becomes the source and embodiment of wisdom for believers, enabling us to know God and understand truth |
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Distinction |
Emphasizes change in identity and position |
Emphasizes change in life quality and spiritual capacity |
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Examples |
- Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved...it is the gift of God" - John 15:16: "You did not choose me, but I chose you" |
- Colossians 2:3: "In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" - Proverbs 9:10: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" |
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Application |
- Humbly thank God for His election - Recognize our new identity in Christ - Set aside pride in self-reliance |
- Seek Christ's wisdom in every decision - Use God's Word as life's standard - View things with heavenly wisdom |
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Relationship |
This is a foundational relationship; we must first be in Christ (identity) to receive Christ's wisdom (life quality). They have a cause-and-effect relationship: because we are in Christ, we have Christ's wisdom |
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Related Verses |
- John 15:4-5 (Abiding in Christ) - Romans 8:1 (Freedom in Christ) - Ephesians 1:4 (Chosen in Christ) |
- James 1:5 (Asking for wisdom) - Proverbs 2:6 (The Lord gives wisdom) - Colossians 1:28 (All wisdom) |
Conclusion: These two truths complement each other:
- 1. "Being in Christ" is a personal union, the foundation of all spiritual blessings
- 2. "Christ becoming wisdom" is one of the concrete effects of this union
- 3. Both emphasize God's active grace, not human effort
*Please refer to the July 2024 Anaheim, California, USA training Experiencing, Enjoying and Manifesting Christ (II) Week 14 Christ as the Liberator and the One Who Makes Us More Than a Victor
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