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NASB | Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the [preaching of the] message concerning Christ. |
Subject: Is hearing necessary for salvation? |
Bible Note: Greetings, Does this verse teach, "only the Spirit of God can give understanding"? "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever." - Ps. 111:10 Does this verse teach, "only the Spirit of God can give understanding"? "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." - Pro. 9:10 Does this verse teach, "only the Spirit of God can give understanding"? These passages say that wisdom begins when we fear the Lord. Do you agree that fearing the Lord requires a degree of spiritual discernment? If so, why must we conclude that only Holy Spirit intervention can "give understanding of spiritual things"? The discernment which 1 Corinthians 2 speaks of is required by God of all sinners. Since He has made himself known to all men through the creation and through the proclamation of the Gospel, why isn't that evidence, that message, sufficient to give understanding? I conclude it is. Spiritual discernment is a choice. That's my three cents. Have a good day. :) |