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Do you agree with the lecturer that a person must be a born-again Christian in order to understand the Bible? Give reasons for your answer.
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Yes, I believe that one must be a born again beliver to understand the Bible. The mind of the natural man is limited. The natural man cannot know God or His word (1 Corinthians 2:14). The Holy Spirit dwells in the born-again Chrisitan (Ephesians 1:13,14). The Holy Spirit, which a born again believer has, teaches the believer (John 14:25,26).
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Absolutely. Scripture requires the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to understand It’s meaning.
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Yes, I do. I don’t think it’s possible to discern things that were inspired by the Holy Spirit without the Holy Spirit. I believe 1 Corinthians 2:12 speaks to this.
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Yes. The things of God are spiritually discerned. The natural man cannot receive the things of the word of God. They are foolish to them. Paul said God has chosen the foolish things to confound the wise of this world.
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Yes, I do agree with that statement. I agree that the Scriptures are spiritually discerned. The Holy Spirit interprets to us what the mind of God is as we study. He does not dwell within the unbeliever but those who have accepted Christ as Savior.
