1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God, neither can he know them
1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
But the natural man, that which is governed by the sensuous nature with its subjection to a sinful appetite and passion, does not have the intellect to perceive that which is revealed by the Spirit of God: for these spiritual things are insignificant and do not make sense to him: in fact he is not even capable of this intelligence because these can only be interrogated through the Spirit.
Again, Paul teaches that the natural man is in no way capable of acquiring the intellect which only the Spirit of God can posses. However, once a person is regenerated he has both the natural carnal nature with only the knowledge of man, as well as the spiritual nature having the capability to know the spiritual things of God.
For further study see also:
1 Corinthians 2:11 even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God
John 3:3 Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Thank you for taking the time to read this study. I hope you found this study to be a blessing, and that it has in some way increased your knowledge of our Lord and Savior. If you have questions, or would like to leave a comment, please do not hesitate to do so.
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Grace to you,
Barry Laminack
Topical References: 1 Corinthians, Dead In Christ, Holy Spirit/Ghost, Inheritance (Earnest/Reward), Mans inacapacity and inability, New Testament, Pauline Theology, Regeneration, Scripture Comment, Spiritual Life & Death, Two Natures |
