From '1 Corinthians 1:30' – Understanding 'Our being in Christ Jesus is from God vs. This Christ has become wisdom from God for us.

 

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."

 

Aspects	Being in Christ Jesus is from God	Christ Became Our Wisdom from God
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
Distinction	Emphasizes change in identity and position	Emphasizes change in life quality and spiritual capacity
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"
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
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
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.      1. "Being in Christ" is a personal union, the foundation of all spiritual blessings

2.      2. "Christ becoming wisdom" is one of the concrete effects of this union

3.      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 15 God’s Power and God’s Wisdom