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NASB | John 6:44 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 6:44 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him [giving him the desire to come to Me]; and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day. |
Subject: Is the quote presumptuous? |
Bible Note: Tim: Another related thought that's no doubt been beat to death on the forum is: Why does so much of the content of the letters written to the Christian congregation, including Jesus' words to the seven congregations in Revelation, involve attitude,conduct, etc. if the audience was already saved? It doesn't appear the point was to stop anyone from worrying, but rather to take it more seriously in order not to lose something. They needed to be reminded of God's great love and how He will legitimately expect us to respond to it.I think that the Scriptures indicate that the free gift of eternal life is available to all and cannot be earned. But we can show by our conduct a lack of appreciation that will cause us to forfeit the gift. Yahweh promised the Israelites a covenant to "time indefinite" but it was conditional. God did not break his side of the agreement, they did. Likewise with Christians, the hope is sure, but endurance is necessary. Thus Paul, John, James, Peter, and Jude found it important to keep addressing this issue. Works that reflect our sincere gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice, living no more for ourselves, indicate faith in the ransom, please God and work out salvation. That is why Satan continues to attack Christians, seeking to devour us. If saved already, he's mistaken and wasting his time. If I'm correct, this is not bad news. Think of it as the knowledge we now possess concerning cigarettes. People once died not knowing smoking was the cause. Now people can take appropriate action to avoid a similar outcome. So God will even resurrect the unrighteous that have died not knowing the truth. However, for all having considered this issue, He will expect us to "do the Father's will, not just say Lord, Lord." I'll end here rather say more and risk complicating things. Take care. |