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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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Absolutely. It is Holy Spirit who gives us the truth of the gospel. Spirit speaks to spirit.
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:2
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Yes, “Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.””
John 3:
“I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?”
John 3:12 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/jhn.3.12.NIV
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I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?
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Yes, we need the Holy Spirit to help us discern (1 Cor 2:14). Our hearts must be aligned with Christ!
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Yes to understand biblical truth you must be born again as the bible is a spiritual book the Holy Spirit is reveals and makes its truth spiritually discerned. You must invite him into a surrender heart.
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Yes – in order to be able to have a full understanding of the Bible, you must have the Holy Spirt living within you and be a Believer in Jesus or it will not make sense to you.