In John 8 we see Jesus confronted by those who are continually questioning Him. When he told them the Truth, they didn't believe and continued to challenge Him. Look at verses 43-47:
43 Why do you misunderstand what I say? It is because you are unable to hear what I am saying. [You cannot bear to listen to My message; your ears are shut to My teaching.] 44 You are of your father, the devil, and it is your will to practice the lusts and gratify the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a falsehood, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar [himself] and the father of lies and of all that is false. 45 But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me [do not trust Me, do not rely on Me, or adhere to Me]. 46 Who of you convicts Me of wrongdoing or finds Me guilty of sin? Then if I speak truth, why do you not believe Me [trust Me, rely on, and adhere to Me]? 47 Whoever is of God listens to God. [Those who belong to God hear the words of God.] This is the reason that you do not listen [to those words, to Me]: because you do not belong to God and are not of God or in harmony with Him.
Unbelievers CANNOT understand the Word of God because the Holy Spirit does not live in them (1 Corinthians 2:14) to teach them! The only thing that an unbeliever can understand is their need for a Savior and the simple Gospel of what Jesus did so that they can accept Him as Lord and Savior. Once they do that, then they have the Holy Spirit living in them to teach them the rest of God's Word! It takes time to grow in and understand the Word of God, but it is time very well-spent! Receiving the infilling of the Holy Spirit will cause an even greater, and quicker, understanding of the Word! This is what Jesus has promised believers in verses 30-32:
30 As He said these things, many believed in Him [trusted, relied on, and adhered to Him]. 31 So Jesus said to those Jews who had believed in Him, If you abide in My word [hold fast to My teachings and live in accordance with them], you are truly My disciples. 32 And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free.
Want to be TRULY free? Then get into the Word of God and LIVE there! Amen! Here is a picture and a song from Hillsong called "Your Kingdom Come":
Shalom in Him!
