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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: Hello Retxar, You began to prove your belief from Mark 10:21" Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, "One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." Your conclusion was :"but him actually receiving it depended on the condition of his positive response to the gospel." Why did this nice young man, who Jesus felt a special affection for, decide to, in the end, reject Jesus? Was it not because He desired wealth rather than Christ. Yes! He loved his wealth more than he loved Jesus. Mark 10:23 "And Jesus, looking around, *said to His disciples, "How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!" The rich young ruler seemed like a nice jewish boy who was zealous for God. But the dialog between him and Jesus shows us that under the outward appearence of righteousness beat an unregenerate heart. Sure, he will serve God but on his terms not God's. He would not be ruled by God! We feel sympathy for the young man. Why? Because we love riches (sin) also, and if God had not given us a new heart, we would have gone away sad also. Jesus said (Mark 10:25 )"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." The astonished disciples asked "Then who can be saved?" "Then who can be saved?" was the question I asked to begin this thread. Jesus gives us the answer. Mark 10:27 Looking at them, Jesus *said, "With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God." The story of the rich young ruler is our story also. It is not so much a story about a man's love of wealth, but of the love of sin that lies festering in all our hearts. It is a universal disease which afflicts every man , women and child on the planet. Our only hope is a heart transplant from" The Great Physician" Himself. A home remedy will not suffice... Just ask our rich young friend. John |