Subject: Thoughts on Romans 9 |
Bible Note: Greetings Curt! I agree that in our "lostness", none of us seeks God (Rom. 3). Jesus even makes it clear in John 6:44 that no one can come to Him unless drawn by the Father, "‘‘No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day."" However, John 12:32, also says, "But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.” The word 'draw' in both verses is exactly the same Greek word. Thus, I don't see any contradiction between the 'no one seeks Him" of Rom. 3:11 and the "whosoever wills" of the rest of Scripture. Rom. 3:11 describes us in our lostness before the cross. The "whosoever wills" reflect the reality after the cross. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |