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Old 03-26-2008, 09:21 AM
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The context of 1 Corinthians 12-14 is about spiritual gifts that includes healing, tongues, miracles, etc.
Paul refers to them as "in part" and "childish" and that he said they will "cease", "fail", and "vanish".
That which is perfect is the complete revelation of the Word of God. Remember, that Paul was the last apostle chosen by Christ (1 Cor.15 "last of all, he was seen of me also as of one born out of due time), and he was selected from heaven and not during Christ's earthly ministry. He said that he was a minister to "fulfil" the Word of God (Col. 1).
He told pastor Timothy that "all Scripture" is "given", and is PROFITABLE to make the MAN of God PERFECT. There is no need for extra-Biblical revelations.
Furthermore, we know John wrote the last book, but it is only the revelation of the OT prophecies, revelation of Jesus Christ - we know "revelation" is not rapture, it is second coming on earth when He sets up His kingdom.
Simply stated, John simply built what was already revealed "since the world began".
Paul was the one who "fulfilled" the Word of God, for to him was given that which was lacking - to him was revealed the mystery which was HIDDEN "since the world began" (Rom. 16).