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Why is it stated that natural men cannot comprehend spiritual things?

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Natural men cannot comprehend spiritual things because true understanding is given through divine revelation and faith.

The distinction between natural understanding and spiritual comprehension is a key theme in Reformed theology. Natural men, by nature, are not of faith and therefore cannot grasp the spiritual realities that God reveals through His Word. In Hebrews 11, it is emphasized that faith is required to truly understand the divine framework of creation and God's promises. As Jesus indicated to Nicodemus in John 3, one must be born again to perceive the kingdom of God. This rebirth enables the believer to see and understand spiritual truths that remain hidden from those who rely solely on natural reasoning, thus highlighting the necessity of God's grace and the gift of faith in the believer's experience.
Scripture References: Hebrews 11:3, John 3:3

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