What does the word perfect mean in 1 Corinthians 2:6?
In this context, the word "perfect" in 1 Corinthians 2:6 means mature, not perfect or sinless. It refers to those who have reached spiritual maturity, as opposed to being carnal or weak. Paul speaks wisdom among them that are mature.
Les teaches that the word "perfect" in 1 Corinthians 2:6 means mature, not sinless perfection. The Corinthian believers are called perfect even though they were still carnal and weak because they were under the grace of God, and that grace was sufficient. Les points out the contrast between the wisdom of men and the wisdom of God. Paul speaks wisdom among those who are mature, but it is not the wisdom of this world or of its princes and rulers, which come to naught. Instead, it is the wisdom of God in a secret, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the world to our glory, which none of the princes of this world knew.
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:
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Why does Paul call the carnal Corinthian believers perfect?
Paul can call the carnal, weak Corinthian believers perfect because they were under God's grace, and that grace was sufficient.