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Jan 4, 2022 · Verse 14 says, “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” (NASB). This verse does not define the natural man, as such; rather, it uses the term to describe one who does not understand God’s words and thoughts.
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5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
1 Cor 2:14 - But a natural (Ψυχικὸς Psychikos) 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 (πνευματικῶς pneumatikōs) appraised. Here Paul defines a "psychical" man as one who does not accept the things of the Spirit of God.
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. NASB 1977 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 ...
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This verse means that without the Holy Spirit, people cannot understand scripture. This verse is a famous Calvinist proof text that is used to support their belief that a person cannot receive Jesus unless God’s grace first allows them to do so. To Calvinists, this verse means that man is too depraved to understand scripture. The reason why the Cal...
#1 “The person without the Spirit…” Calvinists argue this refers to a lost or unsaved person. The accurate non-Calvinist interpretation is that this refers to a Christian who is carnal, animalistic, or corrupt. In some translations, this part of the verse reads “the natural man.” Paul is talking to Christians that are “babes in Christ” (1 Corinthia...
NIV The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit. NLT But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for...
God's truths must be understood and believed on a spiritual level. Those without God's Spirit don't have that level, Paul insists. Like a radio, television, or microphone tuned to the wrong signal, they are literally incapable of receiving that message. So the natural person rejects as foolish anything that comes from the Spirit of God.
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Jul 1, 2013 · In 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, the natural man is compared to the spiritual man and the carnal man. Verse 14 says, "A natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness... Login or Sign Up to view the rest of this answer. July 01 2013 • 1 response • Vote Up • Share • Report
