The idea that unbelievers are incapable to accept and understand the gospel on the basis of 1 Corinthians 2:14 is contrary to the entire teaching of the Scripture. Why would God call people to believe the gospel if he knew in the first place that they are incapable of believing the gospel?
5Or do you suppose that it is for nothing that the scripture says, “God yearns jealously for the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”?6But he gives all the more grace; therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” ...
提摩太前书 4:12–16 — The New International Version (NIV) 12Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to...
Often, a humble Christian, though poor as to this world, has more true knowledge of the gospel, than those who have made the letter of Scripture the study of their lives, but who have studied it rather as the witness of men, than as the word of God. And even young children have ...
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Treasury of Scripture But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. ...
Treasury of Scripture They shall put you out of the synagogues: yes, the time comes, that whoever kills you will think that he does God service. shall. John 9:22,34 These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did con...
Here are two safe, sensible buzzwords to think on today… “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” –James 3:17 (NIV) ...
Overcome an Earthly Mindset November 23. Think About It … What did your parents do for you that you did not appreciate until you were older? Age gives. Overcome an Earthly Mindset November 23
I want my children and their children to pick up the Bible and to find encouragement there. I want them to stop and let scripture sink in. There’s an extra blessing in this, because I find it relaxing. I love doodling on the pages while I meditate on the words. ...
This reflects the biblical principle that God is just and impartial, as seen throughout Scripture, from the warnings of the prophets to the teachings of Jesus. The historical context of Roman society, with its legal system and emphasis on justice, would make this concept particularly resonant ...