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NASB | 1 Corinthians 2:14 ¶ But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 2:14 ¶ But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters]. |
Subject: How can anyone be saved? |
Bible Note: Dear Momapbs, You asked a series of questions. I will attempt to answer them as God gives me the grace to do so. 1. "If God is just AND merciful," If God did not temper His Justice with mercy then all would be damned to Hell. But, praise God, He has extended mercy to some. They are identified in Scripture as the elect. Rom 9:15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOM I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOM I HAVE COMPASSION..." 2. "...what is His desire? " The Father's desire is to give to the Son all of those that He has chosen to give to Him. John 17:9 "I ask on their behalf; I do not ask on behalf of the world, but of those whom You have given Me; for they are Yours;" 3. "are you saying that OUR choice has already been made by God's choice (justice/mercy)? ". Precisely! Rom 9:18-20 So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires. You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?" On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, "Why did you make me like this," will it? 4. "What does salvation look like if this is so?". It will look exactly like God's eternal plan which He purposed from the beginning. 5."I too would wonder, "How can anyone be saved?"!! The answer is the same for all. God's grace which He extends to all those whom He draws and gives to Jesus His Son. Why is it so difficult for us to accept God's Soveriegn right to rule over His creation as He sees fit. Do we really want to trust ourselves for salvation rather than Him.? Unfortunately, I think the answer is YES. God Bless, John |