The REAL Meaning of “The Natural Man” (1 Cor 2:14 in Context)

1 Corinthians 2:14 is one of the most quoted verses by Calvinists to argue total inability. But is Paul really teaching that unbelievers can’t respond to the gospel? In this clip, Leighton Flowers walks through 1 Corinthians 2–3 in context, showing Paul’s contrast between milk and meat, maturity and carnality, not elect vs. reprobate. Paul’s point? The “natural man” is the immature, carnal believer who can’t handle the deep things of God—not someone unable to believe the gospel. Be a good Berean. Read the context for yourself. Check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89WweRvVUI8&t=1s Timestamps: 00:00 – “Brothers” context; 1 Cor 2:14 setup + article 00:19 – Wisdom theme; how Calvinists read 2:14; “spiritually discerned” ≠ regeneration 01:20 – Mature vs. rulers; hidden wisdom revealed by the Spirit 02:35 – Only the Spirit knows God’s thoughts; apostolic revelation; “mind of Christ” 04:12 – 3:1–3: Carnal believers = “natural”; milk, not meat 04:42 – Why they can’t take meat: living carnally—still called “brothers” 05:15 – Remedy: stop living carnally; heed apostolic/Scripture revelation 06:01 – Proverbs 14:12 aside—fool vs. upright (not teaching inability) 07:26 – 1 Cor 1:18: Cross called folly—world’s wisdom vs. God’s wisdom 08:02 – Not born programmed to reject; Paul’s real contrast clarified To get your copy of Dr. Flowers new book, Drawn By Jesus, go here: https://a.co/d/6s767Ey To SUPPORT this broadcast, please click here: https://soteriology101.com/support/ Subscribe to the Soteriology 101 Newsletter here: www.soteriology101.com/newsletter Is Calvinism all Leighton talks about? https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/22/is-calvinism-all-you-talk-about/ DOWNLOAD OUR APP: LINK FOR ANDROIDS: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... LINK FOR APPLE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soterio... Go to www.ridgemax.co for all you software development needs! Show them some love for their support of Soteriology101!!! To ORDER Dr. Flowers Curriculum “Tiptoeing Through Tulip,” please click here: https://soteriology101.com/shop/ To listen to the audio only, be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or one of the other podcast players found here: https://soteriology101.com/home/ For more about Traditionalism (or Provisionism), please visit www.soteriology101.com Dr. Flowers’ book, “The Potter’s Promise,” can be found here: https://a.co/d/iLKpahj Dr. Flowers’ book, “God’s Provision for All” can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Provision... To engage with other believers cordially join our Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1806702... For updates and news, follow us at: www.facebook/Soteriology101 Or @soteriology101 on Twitter Please SHARE on Facebook and Twitter and help spread the word! To learn more about other ministries and teachings from Dr. Flowers, go here: https://soteriology101.com/2017/09/22... To become a Patreon supporter or make a one-time donation: https://soteriology101.com/support/ #LeightonFlowers #Calvinism #Theology