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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 Brother John, I will make a joyful noise to the Lord my God! In my heart I am leaping and dancing with joy the day long becasue I know that my God and Savior is with me, and guides my every step! No matter where I am or what I am doing I know that I can talk with my Savior! Blessed be the Lord forever! John, you will remember that you and I exchanged postings on Romans chapter 9. In fact, one of my replies was this: (I've reached a new level of convidence and boldness in the Holy Spirit that I had not known before through this discussion. Not confidence in myself, God forbid! for there is no confidence in the flesh, but the confidence that God is in control and has predestinated everything! There is apsolutely nothing that He does not know or see or hear, and, that He has not preordained. Lord please forgive me of any former doubts, I do repent!) Since our discussion in March, which helped my to grow, I do pray a differently. I do not plead with God for these babies to be saved because I've been conducting searches in the forum on the subject of "infant salvation" and "salvation of children". I am convinced through the scriptures posted that these babies and children that God has put under my care, they are His, are saved if they should perish for some reason before the age of accountability. Yes, my prayers are different. They are more focused on asking God to create in me a pure heart after His nature and spirit that I may give spiritual guidance to those He has put in my life to care for. Incidently, I have in me a burden for all babies and children. I pray for them and weep sometimes because of their sufferings and abuse. I love children so much. In regards to this doctrine, what about: Heb 2:9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. In this case, according to the doctrine, Does EVERYONE mean everyone as we define it, or, Is there a different meaning from the original writings? I know sometimes that one Hebrew word can have different meanings. Blessings Brother John! Cyclist I will bless the Lord at all times! His praise shall continually be in my mouth! |