1Corinthians 13:12 sheds more light on our knowledge and understanding, “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” Donald Mets believes that, “The word darkly (ainigmati) [135] actually means a ‘riddle’ and thus suggests an enigma or an obscure intimation. Hence the word as the apostle uses it means obscurely, darkly or imperfectly.” Beacon Bible Commentary, Vol. VIII, I Corinthians by Donald Metz, p. 445
We know that an enigma is something
that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. So, the
Christian musician should not be discouraged by the fact that the apostle
stated, “now we see through a glass darkly” or that he changed to the first
person and further explained that “now I know in part”. The Apostle Paul explained that in this life
we often have to gain understanding and knowledge by looking through a mirror
at things that are puzzling and difficult to understand. When the Christian musician studies
Scriptures that mention music which are at least two thousand years old, he or
she should not be discouraged because they are often difficult to understand.
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