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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: Romans 2:14-15 commonly mutilated? |
Bible Note: Hi, Reighnskye... Yes, I have heard of people claiming that God would "not be fair" if He condemned men who hadn't heard. This is typical of works-based salvation -- including the theology of Harmenson, etc. However, scripture states clearly (Romans 10:17) that "faith is of hearing, and hearing through the Word of God." We are also told (Acts 4:12) "There is salvation in no other One, for neither is there any other name under Heaven having been given among men by which we must be saved." In Him, Doc |