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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, There is one school of thought on this matter that God in the general call give enough grace to elevate man's free will enough so that he can choose freely and then some still, as Adam and Eve did, choose against God and seal their fate by resisting the Holy Spirit as Stephen accusses the Sanhedrin in Acts. So that "many (all)are called, but few are chosen." Which of course leads to a discussion of irresistable grace and the various kinds of graces, e.g. sufficient, efficaious, et al. Election truly is one of the great divine mysteries. Emmaus |