Why can't unbelievers see the gospel even when we try to share it with them?
Unbelievers cannot see the gospel because their minds are blinded by the powers of Satan. The light of the glorious gospel does not shine in unto them. When we try to enlighten them, it is like water off a duck's back; they see nothing to be gained and go on in total darkness.
Les explains that this is what we are up against when we try to enlighten people. We try to bring them to that same joy of salvation that we enjoy, and it is just like water falling off a duck's back. Why? Because they are blinded by the powers of Satan. They see absolutely nothing to be gained, and so consequently they go on their way in total darkness. The light of the glorious gospel does not shine in unto them because their minds have been blinded as those who believe not.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
More Questions
Why don't unbelievers understand or respond to the gospel?
Unbelievers do not receive the gospel because Satan has blinded their minds, so that the light of the glorious gospel cannot shine into them.
How does Satan keep people from seeing the gospel?
Satan's number one method today for blinding people is to keep them so busy.