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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: It's me again! Psalm 50:23 . . .and to him who orders his way aright I shall show the salvation of God. WHO does the "ordering?" To me, I see the will of God as permissive. He allows us to make our choice, but in His omniscience, He knows WHO Chooses HIM. Because my mind is human and limited by time as well as by what the Lord has chosen to conceal, I cannot fathom the mysteries of God. Many things I must just take "by faith." John, did Jesus emphasize the doctrine of election? Jesus stressed the need for workers to go into the field "white unto harvest." What is the worker's responsibility, WHO does the harvesting? What about the "gleanings?" The matter or election may cause one to question the purpose of evangelism. Why would Jesus tell us to go into the world an preach the Gospel, if people didn't have a choice to respond to it? Or perhaps, the mission is directed at only those who WILL respond? But since WE don't know WHO they are, we have to tell everyone? As you can see, I'll just make myself nuts as I contemplate these things! Back to one of your posts, how does regeneration precede conversion? You've really lost me here! Blessings, Mommapbs |