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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: Emmaus, I think that "works of the law" can be carnal on one hand but spiritual on the other. For instance Jesus said in Mark 7:6 And He said to them, "Rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: 'THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS, (Honoring God is spiritual) BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR AWAY FROM ME (without love it is carnal) I believe that this is the reason why, Luther especialy, was so adamant about our being saved on the sole basis of a faith that is given (to those that God chose) as a gift. His passion was to give God all the glory. From predestination, to calling, to regeneration, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification and glorification. All accomplished by God alone. We did nothing to earn salvation and we can add nothing to Christ's "cross work". As it is writtten, "Salvation is of the Lord." May I suggest we narrow the focus of our discussion to a single issue have more of a give and take as in a discussion? Your thoughts? John |