“To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven – things which angels desire to look into.”
To them it was revealed that
“To them” refers to the searching prophets of verse 11. They are the human authors of the Bible. The Holy Spirit is the divine author.
God, the Holy Spirit, revealed to the human authors what to write. The word “revealed” means unveiled. God unveiled Himself by revelation
not to themselves
The Old Testament prophets were not writing simply for themselves but future generations as well.
but to us they were ministering the things
The “us” were the believers of the first century. The Old Testament prophets wrote for all generations. The Old Testament had been consolidated for hundreds of years by the time the New Testament was written. The Word of God is eternally relevant. The Word benefits all believers of all ages.
which now have been reported to you
This anticipates the writing of the New Testament.
PRINCIPLE:
The Bible is eternally relevant to all generations.
APPLICATION:
Do you have confidence that the Bible is relevant to your life?
Good explanation easy to understand
Thank you ruby.
my dream. seeing the words Simon 111. i woke up. looked for simon 111. found several websites then yours. You have various explanations to simon 111 (peter) All apply to several questions I have prayed for.
Your word of God in this site continues to bless. Just as man is the author so is the Holy Spirit.
No Earthly suthor profited from his writings in Earthly way. God bless you.