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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: John, Paul adds nothing to faith, neither does he gut it of obedience. The "obedience of faith" is not a "work of law" but a work of God's grace in us his adopted sons and daughters in Christ. You seem to fear grace working in man so much, as if grace working in the flesh diminishes God rather than glorifies Him, but that is the point and result of the Incarnation, death and Resurrection, that we share in His divine life. 2 Peter 1:4. God is glorified in lifting us up, not diminished. Calvin was so worrried about God's glory. As if God has anything to worry about or needed Calvin to protect his dignity. Give God a break! Emmaus |