Why cannot the natural man receive the things of the Spirit?

Answer

"But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither
can he know because they are spiritually discerned." 1 Cor. 2: 14.
 


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Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle