1 Corinthians 2:9
But as it is written:
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Application: 

Spiritual wisdom is made possible by God’s personalized work in our lives. Quoting the prophet Isaiah, Paul explains that God can make known things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived (2:9). 

This is not a reference to heaven but to God’s work in the life of the believer. It indicates that God can help believers understand things they cannot learn through natural means. How does he do this? He reveals these things to us by the Spirit (2:10). This is called illumination.

Although God has revealed his inspired, written Word to us, believers need illumination to gain understanding. This is the work of the Holy Spirit, through the Word of God, within the mind of a Christian, causing him to learn, understand, and apply the things of God supernaturally. 

It is the voice of God through the Word, made personal to you by the Holy Spirit. Illumination does not involve new revelation; rather, it involves God giving a believer understanding of the meaning and application of Scripture in the midst of his own experiences.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1151.

To God, be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write articles glorifying God. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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