Someone can be educated yet miss the gospel because understanding is a spiritual gift that only Christ can provide (1 Corinthians 2:14).
Education in worldly knowledge does not guarantee spiritual insight or understanding of the gospel. Many educated individuals may grapple with complex ideas in philosophy and science, yet they can be completely blind to the gospel truth. Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 2:14 that the natural man cannot understand the things of the Spirit because they are spiritually discerned. This highlights that unless Christ opens someone's heart and understanding, mere intellectual capability will fall short of grasping the profound truths of the gospel. This is emblematic of God's sovereignty in salvation where He chooses to reveal His truth to whom He wills.
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