40 Questions
According to the passage, 'can' is a word of permission.
False
Paul is describing a sunset to a blind man.
True
The Bible says that everyone seeks for God.
False
People who are spiritually dead can make good spiritual decisions.
False
The word 'useless' in the passage means having some value.
False
Jesus compared sinful deeds to dung in Luke 14.
True
The Bible teaches that humans are capable of communing with God on their own.
False
The mouth is a reflection of the heart, according to the passage.
True
Graves are left open in the passage.
False
The passage is praising the capabilities of the human heart.
False
The will operates independently of the mind and the heart.
False
The entire human nature is tainted by sin.
True
Paul builds his case using only the New Testament.
False
Verse 11 speaks of the heart and the mind.
True
The passage teaches that the human character is not affected by sin.
False
The human conversation flows out of the human choices.
False
The will is the head and the torso.
False
The human nature can be divided into separate, unaffected parts.
False
The passage presents a partial autopsy of the spiritually dead sinner.
False
The will is unaffected by the affections and desires.
False
According to the passage, the sin nature of Adam was injected into humans at birth.
False
Paul intentionally states seven negatives in the passage.
True
The word 'righteous' means conformity to a divine standard.
True
Jesus was conceived by Joseph, not the Holy Spirit.
False
There is no exception to the statement that there is none righteous, not even one.
True
The mind of an unbeliever can function spiritually.
False
1 Corinthians 2:14 says that a natural man can accept the things of the Spirit.
False
A person's IQ affects their ability to understand spiritually.
False
The word 'foolish' comes from a Greek word that means 'wise'.
False
The passage states that there is none who understands their human condition before God.
True
The burial plot is sealed up to prevent the spread of disease.
False
Paul compares the throat to an open sewer line.
True
The tongue is a physical characteristic that is being referred to in this passage.
False
Newborn babies deceive others by crying falsely for food.
True
The heart is the source of the evil that is spoken.
True
Only some people are prone to deceiving others with their words.
False
The passage suggests that people are sometimes honest in their speech.
False
Paul is the author of the passage.
True
The passage suggests that people are often deceived by the words of others.
False
The burial plot is a metaphor for the human heart.
False
Study Notes
The Human Heart and Will
- The human heart and mind are connected, and the will always follows the heart and mind.
- The will is not independent of the heart and mind, but rather follows their lead.
The Biblical View of Human Nature
- The Bible presents a comprehensive view of human nature, highlighting the interconnectedness of the heart, mind, and will.
- This view is presented in Scripture as a cohesive, top-to-bottom understanding of the human condition.
The Apostle Paul's Argument
- Paul masterfully uses Old Testament scripture to build a case against human sin, highlighting the extent of human depravity.
- He argues that human nature is comprehensively affected by sin, from the head to the feet, with no part left untouched.
The Comprehensive Autopsy of the Spiritually Dead Sinner
- The Bible provides a thorough and devastating diagnosis of the human condition, with sin affecting every aspect of human nature.
- This diagnosis is comprehensive, covering the mind, heart, and will, with no part of human nature left unaffected.
The Mind and Heart
- The mind is unable to understand spiritual truths, and the heart is not inclined towards God.
- The natural man cannot accept the things of the Spirit, and spiritual matters are foolishness to them.
The Will
- The will inevitably makes the wrong choices, as it follows the heart and mind.
- Sin always makes stupid choices, and spiritual decisions are always misguided.
The Mouth and Heart
- The mouth is a window into the heart, and what comes out of the mouth is a reflection of what's in the heart.
- The Bible compares the throat to an open grave, symbolizing the foul and odious nature of human speech.
The Comprehensive Nature of Human Depravity
- Human depravity is extensive, with no part of human nature left untouched by sin.
- The Bible presents a unified, comprehensive view of human nature, highlighting the interconnectedness of the heart, mind, and will.
Explore the connection between the mind, heart, and will, and how they influence each other in decision-making. Understand the role of the will in relation to the mind and heart.
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