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.

How is such a baptism described?
How is righteousness received?
What testimony did Nicodemus bear concerning Him?
In what literal language is this persecution of the people of God further described?
While drinking the wine, what gods did they honor?
What system was established on account of man's transgression of the law of God?
What is the bond of perfection?

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