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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, "Paul adds nothing to faith,..." (therefore faith alone is established as scriptural)Halleluia! "neither does he gut it of obedience". So giving Christ all the glory for our salvation is gutting faith? Poor mankind gets none of the credit? I say to God be the glory! What I want is to hear "well done my good and faithful servant". That from the lips of my Savior and King is all the glory I long for. Dear Emmaus I assure you that I am a firm advocate of good works. They are evidence to me that God is working in and through me. If I did not experience the priviledge of serving Him, I would have reason to question my own election. You have me as well as Calvin all wrong! "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!" Ps 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth Acts 12:23 And immediately an angel of the Lord struck him because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died. (Wow! that one should make a person stop and think.) Rev 19:7 "Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready." I think the point has been made. John |