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.
 


In thus reconciling the world unto Himself, what attitude did God take toward men?
Why must justifying faith lay hold upon both the death and the resurrection of Christ?
In the experience of sanctification, what attitude must one assume toward the truth?
Through Christ, what has been opened to the house of David?
Why are we admonished to fear God and keep His commandments?
When the state enacts religious laws, what is effected?
How should we sympathize with others in their sorrows?

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