matureτέλειος
teleios · Greek Adjective
Refers to those who have reached a state of spiritual completeness or full growth in their walk with Christ; those who are no longer spiritual infants.
ageαἰών
aiōn · Greek Noun
A general term denoting the current world system, which is often characterized by rebellion against God, spiritual blindness, and temporary status.
rulersἄρχων
archōn · Greek Noun
Spiritual, supernatural, or earthly authorities and powers, whether human or demonic, that operate in opposition to or ignorance of God's redemptive plan.
wisdomσοφία
sophia · Greek Noun
The ultimate, divine truth revealed by God through Christ, which is inaccessible to human reason and hidden from the world's wisdom.
secretμυστήριον
mystērion · Greek Noun
A profound truth that was previously concealed but is now made manifest through divine revelation, specifically regarding the gospel of Christ.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
The ultimate status of dignity, honor, and splendor that believers will share with Christ in the eternal kingdom of God.
crucifiedσταυρόω
stauroō · Greek Verb
To execute by nailing to a cross; a historical act of capital punishment that served as the means of Christ's sacrificial atonement for sin.
Spiritπνεῦμα
pneuma · Greek Noun
The third person of the Trinity who dwells within believers, illuminates their minds to understand God's truth, and searches the very nature of God.
revealedἀποκαλύπτω
apokalyptō · Greek Verb
The act of God making known what was previously hidden; the process by which God communicates His truth and Himself to humanity.
depthsβάθος
bathos · Greek Noun
The innermost, impenetrable, and infinite nature or plans of God; the profound depths of the divine mind.
spiritπνεῦμα
pneuma · Greek Noun
In this context, it refers to the inner consciousness or the essential seat of self-awareness and reasoning within a human being. It acts as the internal witness to one's own motives, intentions, and intellectual life.
Spirit of Godπνεῦμα
pneuma Theou · Greek Noun
Refers to the third person of the Trinity, the divine agent who possesses and reveals the mind, purposes, and saving grace of God to humanity. He is the active presence of God that indwells the believer.
spirit of the worldκόσμος
pneuma kosmou · Greek Noun
The fallen, anti-God system of values, desires, and philosophies that characterize humanity apart from divine grace. It is governed by the influence of the world ruler, Satan, and stands in opposition to the kingdom of God.
things freely given us by Godχαρίζομαι
ta hypo tou Theou charisthenta hemin · Greek Noun (implied by participle)
Referring to the divine counsel, purposes, and revelation of God's redemptive work. These are truths that can only be grasped by the enabling power of the Holy Spirit rather than by human intellect alone.
human wisdomσοφία
anthrōpinē sophia · Greek Noun
The accumulation of human logic, rhetoric, and philosophical insight. While useful for earthly affairs, it is fundamentally insufficient for perceiving the mysteries of God and the gospel.
natural personψυχικός
psychikos · Greek Adjective
The unregenerate human being who relies solely on natural faculties, senses, and worldly understanding. This person lacks the indwelling Spirit and is therefore unable to perceive or appreciate divine realities.
follyμωρία
mōria · Greek Noun
That which is considered absurd, irrational, or nonsensical to the natural mind. In biblical terms, it refers to the gospel message which appears foolish to the worldly because it reverses the values of human pride.
spiritually discernedἀνακρίνω
pneumatikōs anakrinetai · Greek Verb
The process of examining, distinguishing, or evaluating through the lens of the Holy Spirit. It implies a capability given by God to discern what is of Him versus what is of the flesh or the world.
spiritual personπνευματικός
pneumatikos · Greek Adjective
A person who is indwelt, guided, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. This individual possesses a new capacity to understand, evaluate, and align their life with the will of God.
judgesἀνακρίνω
anakrinei · Greek Verb
The act of evaluating, assessing, or investigating. In this context, it refers to the capacity of the believer to rightly weigh and discern the nature of spiritual and worldly affairs.
mindνοῦς
nous · Greek Noun
Refers to the seat of human intellect, reasoning, intention, and moral consciousness. In a biblical context, it encompasses the faculty of understanding and the capacity for thought and judgment.
Lordκύριος
kyrios · Greek Noun
The title used for God, emphasizing His sovereignty, authority, and ownership over all creation. It translates the Hebrew YHWH, reflecting the covenant name of God.
instructσυμβιβάσει
symbibazō · Greek Verb
To teach, advise, or provide direction. In a biblical context, it often implies a posture of superior wisdom attempting to guide or correct another, which is contrasted here with God's infinite wisdom.
ChristΧριστοῦ
Christou · Greek Noun
The Greek title meaning 'Anointed One,' referring to Jesus as the promised Messiah. It signifies His divine appointment, messianic office, and redemptive role as the Savior of the world.
