John 6:44
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Jesus the Bread of Life
43“Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus replied.44“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. 45It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me—
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Except the Father - draw him - But how is a man drawn? St. Augustin answers from the poet, Trahit sua quemque voluptas; a man is attracted by that which he delights in. Show green herbage to a sheep, he is drawn by it: show nuts to a child, and he is drawn by them. They run wherever the person runs who shows these things: they run after him, but they are not forced to follow; they run, through the desire they feel to get the things they delight in. So God draws man: he shows him his wants - he shows the Savior whom he has provided for him: the man feels himself a lost sinner; and, through the desire which he finds to escape hell, and get to heaven, he comes unto Christ, that he may be justified by his blood. Unless God thus draw, no man will ever come to Christ; because none could, without this drawing, ever feel the need of a Savior. See August. Tract. 26, in Joan. and Calmet. Drawing, or alluring, not dragging is here to be understood. "He," say the rabbins, "who desires to cleave to the holy and blessed God, God lays hold of him, and will not cast him off." Synops. Sohar. p. 87. The best Greek writers use the verb in the same sense of alluring, inciting, etc.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
can come to me--in the sense of Joh 6:35. except the Father which hath sent me--that is, the Father as the Sender of Me and to carry out the design of My mission. draw him--by an internal and efficacious operation; though by all the means of rational conviction, and in a way altogether consonant to their moral nature (Sol 1:4; Jer 31:3; Hos 11:3-4). raise him up, &c.--(See on Joh 6:54).
John Gill Bible Commentary
It is written in the prophets,.... In the book of the prophets, as the Ethiopic version renders it: the Jews divided the books of the Old Testament into three parts, the Law, the Prophets, and the Hagiographa; now in that division which was called the Prophets, are the following words: or in one of the prophets, namely, in Isa 54:13; so the Syriac version reads, "in the prophet"; though some think reference is had to more prophets, and more passages than one, as besides the above mentioned, Jer 31:34 Mic 4:2; and they shall be all taught of God; by his Spirit to know themselves, and Jesus Christ; that is, all that are ordained to eternal life; all that are given to Christ, and are chosen in him; all the children of Zion, and who are the children of God; these are all, sooner or later, in a special manner, taught of God: and which does not intend mere external instructions, and objective teachings by the ministry of the word, for many are so taught, who never come to Christ; but special teachings, such as are attended with the energy of divine grace, and the power of the Spirit of God, who guides into all truth, savingly and spiritually: for this is to be understood of their being taught in the Gospel of Christ, and not in the law, as the Targum paraphrases it, "all thy children shall learn in the law of the Lord.'' And that this prophecy refers to Gospel times, is clear from the citation and application of the first verse of it, to the church in the times of the apostles, Gal 4:27. The Jews themselves acknowledge the prophecy belongs to the times of the Messiah, to which they expressly apply (u) the words in Isa 54:5, "thy Maker is thy husband", &c. And one of their modern commentators allows (w), that this very passage, "all thy children shall be taught of God", refers, "to the time to come"; that is, to the times of the Messiah: in this citation, those words, "thy children", are left out, to show that the words are not to be restrained to the people of the Jews, as they might seem by that clause, and to whom the Jews would limit them: for so they say (x), "they are truly taught of God from whom prophecy comes, which does not to all the world, but to Israel only, of whom it is written, "and all thy children are taught of God".'' But our Lord, by these words, instructs us, and would have us observe, that all that the Father hath given him, whether Jews or Gentiles, of whom he had been speaking in the preceding verses, should be taught of God; and so taught, as to be drawn and brought to him, and believe in him, and have everlasting life: wherefore he infers from hence, that every man, whether a Jew or a Gentile, that is taught of God, will come to him in a spiritual way, and trust in him for eternal life and happiness, as follows: every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me; everyone that has heard the voice of the Father's love, grace, and mercy in the Gospel, and has learned of him the way of peace, life, and salvation by Christ, under the influence of his grace, comes unto Christ; being encouraged by the declarations and promises of grace he has heard and learned, and ventures his soul on Christ, and commits it to him; trusting and relying on his person, blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, for justification, pardon, atonement, acceptance with God, and eternal life. (u) Shemot Rabba, sect. 15. fol. 102. 4. (w) Kimichi in loc. (x) Zohar in Exod. fol. 70. 1.
John 6:44
Jesus the Bread of Life
43“Stop grumbling among yourselves,” Jesus replied.44“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. 45It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me—
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A Cry Without a Voice
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(John - Part 29): From That Time, Many of His Disciples Went Back - Part 1
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Depravity of Man
By Conrad Mbewe1.9K07:38PSA 51:10EZK 36:26JHN 6:44ACT 17:30ROM 10:171CO 1:182CO 5:17EPH 2:82PE 3:9This sermon emphasizes the fallen nature of humanity and the need for repentance in the face of God's demands. It highlights the importance of preaching repentance to those in rebellion, acknowledging that only through the grace of God can hearts be changed and souls be saved. The message conveys hope in God's ability to transform lives through the gospel, bringing sinners to genuine repentance and worship of Him.
Why People Stay With Christ
By Rolfe Barnard1.8K46:01AbidingMAT 6:33JHN 6:26JHN 6:35JHN 6:44JHN 6:53JHN 6:60JHN 6:66In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly understanding what it means to be saved. He highlights that salvation is not just about making a profession of faith or getting baptized, but it requires a daily walk with God and a commitment to partake in the body and blood of Christ. The preacher warns that many who make a profession of faith may not truly be saved, as evidenced by the parable of the sower in Matthew 13. He urges listeners to examine their lives and make sure they are bearing the fruit of godliness and obedience. The sermon concludes with Peter's declaration that there is nowhere else to go but to Jesus, and the preacher encourages the audience to have the same commitment to Christ.
Does This Offend You?
By Rolfe Barnard1.8K21:10MAT 6:33JHN 6:26JHN 6:37JHN 6:44JHN 6:53JHN 6:59JHN 6:66In this sermon, the preacher discusses how the preaching of the word of God can have different effects on people. It can either draw them closer to God or push them away. The preacher emphasizes that the preaching of God's sovereign grace will always accomplish its purpose. The sermon focuses on three foundational truths preached by Jesus in John chapter 6, which caused many people to be offended and walk away. The preacher warns against being offended by the Gospel and urges listeners not to ignore the truth of their lostness and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ.
The Doctrine of Man - Part 2
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(The Sermon on the Mount and Prayer - Session 1) - Part 8
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Captured and Never Free
By Stephen Kaung1.2K52:29JHN 6:5JHN 6:37JHN 6:44JHN 6:53JHN 6:60In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Simon Peter and the miraculous feeding of the 5,000. Simon Peter initially doubted his ability to follow Jesus and went back to his old profession of fishing. However, when he caught nothing, he realized his need for Jesus. The feeding of the 5,000 occurred in a desert place where many people had followed Jesus. The disciples were concerned about how to feed the crowd, but Jesus performed a miracle with just five barley loaves and two small fishes, feeding everyone and even having leftovers. The preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's provision and focusing on eternal things rather than temporary needs.
God's Sovereignty & God's Glory
By Rolfe Barnard1.2K55:07EXO 33:18MAT 6:33JHN 6:44JHN 14:6ACT 4:12ROM 9:15EPH 1:4In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revival in the church. He believes that many Christians today are caught up in rigid doctrines and institutional Christianity, lacking the dynamic and life-giving presence of Christ. The preacher calls for a cry to God, asking Him to reveal His glory to this generation. He also highlights the importance of recognizing that it is God who does the preaching and uses our mouths as vessels. The sermon emphasizes the need for a deep understanding of God's grace and mercy, which is demonstrated through His Son Jesus Christ.
(The Aggressive Holy Spirit) Word & Spirit: How God Implants Truth
By Jim Elliff87851:40MAT 6:33MAT 13:10MRK 4:1LUK 8:4JHN 6:44ACT 16:14In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the soils from Matthew 13. The main theme is understanding how God brings light and understanding to those who don't have it. The preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing our dependence on God and the futility of relying solely on repetition or human effort for understanding. The sermon also highlights the supernatural work of God's Spirit in opening hearts and minds to comprehend the truth of His word. Additionally, the preacher discusses the blessings of understanding and how even the prophets longed to see and hear what the disciples were privileged to experience.
Do You Want to Be Like Christ?
By Rolfe Barnard84640:31Christ LikenessMAT 6:33JHN 5:40JHN 6:44ROM 8:29EPH 1:41PE 1:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being conformed to the image of Christ. He shares a story of a pastor who expressed his desire to be holy and made like Christ. The preacher affirms that God's purpose is to have a multitude of people who are like Jesus. He explains that salvation involves surrendering to God and allowing Him to transform us into the likeness of Christ.
Sinning Away Your Day of Grace
By Rolfe Barnard8291:01:11MAT 7:13JHN 5:39JHN 6:442TI 3:16HEB 12:141PE 1:16In this sermon, the preacher discusses five truths about people who are saved by God. One of these truths is that they become heroes of the Word of God. The preacher expresses concern that the current generation of churchgoers is not hearing the Word of God. He emphasizes that the only way for people to be saved is by listening to God's teachings, not by making their own decisions. The sermon also touches on the concept of reprobation, describing the current age as a time when people have turned away from faith and embraced lies. The preacher concludes by urging listeners to examine themselves and recognize the solemn fact that salvation can only come through God's calling.
When You Don't Understand
By Detlef Stegen7481:06:44NUM 14:26NEH 1:4MAT 19:10MAT 19:23JHN 4:23JHN 6:44JHN 6:60HEB 3:15REV 3:2This sermon delves into the challenging teachings of Jesus that caused his disciples to struggle and grumble, focusing on the importance of spiritual understanding and avoiding the sin of murmuring. It emphasizes the need to discern God's work in our lives, repent, and be open to spiritual truths even when they seem difficult to grasp. The narrative draws parallels to Nehemiah's response to God's call to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, highlighting the significance of humbling oneself, seeking God's mercy, and uniting as one in God's work.
The Message Wherein Ye Stand
By Rolfe Barnard5521:01:24Christian LifeMAT 6:33JHN 6:44ROM 10:141CO 15:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on the Bible as the ultimate source of truth. He encourages people to bring their Bibles and not believe anything until they find it in the book. The preacher also highlights the significance of the gospel message, stating that it is the message that can save us if we stand in it and keep it in memory. He explains that the gospel is the message that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, as testified by competent witnesses. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the command to believe in the gospel and the power it holds for salvation.
The Lord Hears Us
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The Love of God Manifested
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The Savior Who Seeks You
By Stewart Ruch16119:45SalvationMAT 5:16MAT 6:33MAT 7:7MAT 10:34LUK 2:11LUK 19:10JHN 6:44In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a mysterious man who asks his friend to meet him at his office. The man insists on secrecy and provides specific instructions for the meeting. The speaker then poses two questions: how does Jesus seek us and how can we seek him? The short answer is that Jesus seeks us by disrupting our lives. The speaker explains that although the angel announced peace on earth at Jesus' birth, true peace can only be achieved through the disruption of the violence and anxiety in our lives. The speaker concludes by offering various ways to seek Jesus and inviting the audience to respond spiritually.
The Success of the Ministry of the Gospel, Owing to a Divine Influence
By Samuel Davies0ISA 2:22MAT 11:28JHN 6:44ROM 9:161CO 3:6Samuel Davies preaches about the essential role of divine influence in the success of the ministry of the gospel, emphasizing that the glory of God's name is the ultimate purpose of all works. He explains that while ministers plant and water the seed of the Word, it is God alone who gives the increase through His superintending influence. Davies highlights the necessity of divine grace in converting sinners and nurturing believers, pointing out that without God's agency, all human efforts are in vain. He urges both ministers and congregants to humbly depend on God's grace for the effectiveness of the gospel, cautioning against trusting in man or external means without divine influence.
Divine Initiative
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Spiritual Energy
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" the Son Can Do Nothing of Himself "
By Jessie Penn-Lewis0Reliance on the Holy SpiritSpiritual DiscernmentJHN 6:44JHN 6:53Jessie Penn-Lewis emphasizes the distinction between 'soul-force' and 'spirit-force', explaining that true spiritual power originates from the Holy Spirit and not from the flesh. She warns against the dangers of relying on psychic forces that masquerade as spiritual gifts, urging believers to depend solely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment. Penn-Lewis highlights that Jesus Himself stated, 'The Son can do nothing of Himself', illustrating the necessity of divine reliance in all actions. The sermon calls for a careful examination of one's spiritual practices to ensure they are rooted in the Spirit rather than in the soul's natural abilities. Ultimately, she encourages believers to seek a renewed mind and discernment to navigate the complexities of spiritual life.
Objections to Calvinism - 5. Effectual Calling
By Randolph S. Foster0JHN 6:44ACT 17:30ROM 8:30ROM 9:16ROM 10:17EPH 1:4EPH 2:82TI 1:9JAS 4:81JN 1:9Randolph S. Foster preaches about the Calvinist doctrine of effectual calling, emphasizing that only the predestined elect are called by God's grace to salvation, with their wills being renewed and irresistibly drawn to Jesus Christ. The doctrine asserts that regeneration is an invincible work of God, infallibly securing salvation for the elect. However, the sermon raises objections to this doctrine, arguing that it is anti-scriptural, removes accountability, and undermines the necessity of repentance and faith. It challenges the idea that man is entirely passive in salvation and questions the implications of a belief system that renders individuals blameless for their actions and choices.
Outlines of Theology: Pelagianism, Semi-Pelagianism & Augustinianism
By A.A. Hodge0JHN 6:44JHN 10:28ROM 5:12ROM 8:30ROM 8:38EPH 2:8PHP 3:121TI 2:4HEB 6:41JN 5:13A.A. Hodge presents a comparison of the three main theological systems: Pelagianism, Semipelagianism, and Augustinianism (Socinianism, Arminianism, and Calvinism). The early church focused on defending Christianity against heresies and defining the Trinity. The rise of contrasting views on sin, grace, and redemption led to the development of these systems. Augustinianism (Calvinism) emphasizes original sin, total depravity, irresistible grace, and unconditional election. Pelagianism (Socinianism) denies original sin, affirms free will, and believes in conditional election. Arminianism falls between these, advocating for free will, resistible grace, and conditional election.
In the Beginning, God Created Me to Be His Child
By Ausbund0PSA 139:13MAT 22:37JHN 3:16JHN 6:44JHN 14:6ROM 7:21ROM 8:1EPH 2:41TI 1:51JN 2:3Hans Betz preaches about the journey of a person who was created by God as His child, but lost their innocence and goodness upon entering the sinful world. Despite the struggle with sin and the condemnation of the law, the individual cries out for God's grace and mercy, seeking restoration and forgiveness through Christ. Through Christ, the person finds a new life, overcomes sin, and is accepted once again as a child of God. The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing sin, seeking God's grace, and living a life of faith, love, and obedience to Christ, who fulfills the law and leads to eternal life.
The Message of the Gates
By Paris Reidhead0NEH 3:1JHN 6:44JHN 7:37ROM 6:6ROM 7:13HEB 13:20Paris Reidhead preaches about the importance of rebuilding the gates of Jerusalem as a symbol of restoring the testimony of Christendom. He emphasizes the significance of passing through specific gates such as the sheep gate, fish gate, old gate, valley gate, dung gate, and water gate, representing different stages of spiritual growth and surrender to God. Reidhead urges believers to fully surrender to God, be filled with the Holy Spirit, and allow His living water to flow through them, leading to a transformed life and a revived testimony for the glory of God.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Except the Father - draw him - But how is a man drawn? St. Augustin answers from the poet, Trahit sua quemque voluptas; a man is attracted by that which he delights in. Show green herbage to a sheep, he is drawn by it: show nuts to a child, and he is drawn by them. They run wherever the person runs who shows these things: they run after him, but they are not forced to follow; they run, through the desire they feel to get the things they delight in. So God draws man: he shows him his wants - he shows the Savior whom he has provided for him: the man feels himself a lost sinner; and, through the desire which he finds to escape hell, and get to heaven, he comes unto Christ, that he may be justified by his blood. Unless God thus draw, no man will ever come to Christ; because none could, without this drawing, ever feel the need of a Savior. See August. Tract. 26, in Joan. and Calmet. Drawing, or alluring, not dragging is here to be understood. "He," say the rabbins, "who desires to cleave to the holy and blessed God, God lays hold of him, and will not cast him off." Synops. Sohar. p. 87. The best Greek writers use the verb in the same sense of alluring, inciting, etc.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
can come to me--in the sense of Joh 6:35. except the Father which hath sent me--that is, the Father as the Sender of Me and to carry out the design of My mission. draw him--by an internal and efficacious operation; though by all the means of rational conviction, and in a way altogether consonant to their moral nature (Sol 1:4; Jer 31:3; Hos 11:3-4). raise him up, &c.--(See on Joh 6:54).
John Gill Bible Commentary
It is written in the prophets,.... In the book of the prophets, as the Ethiopic version renders it: the Jews divided the books of the Old Testament into three parts, the Law, the Prophets, and the Hagiographa; now in that division which was called the Prophets, are the following words: or in one of the prophets, namely, in Isa 54:13; so the Syriac version reads, "in the prophet"; though some think reference is had to more prophets, and more passages than one, as besides the above mentioned, Jer 31:34 Mic 4:2; and they shall be all taught of God; by his Spirit to know themselves, and Jesus Christ; that is, all that are ordained to eternal life; all that are given to Christ, and are chosen in him; all the children of Zion, and who are the children of God; these are all, sooner or later, in a special manner, taught of God: and which does not intend mere external instructions, and objective teachings by the ministry of the word, for many are so taught, who never come to Christ; but special teachings, such as are attended with the energy of divine grace, and the power of the Spirit of God, who guides into all truth, savingly and spiritually: for this is to be understood of their being taught in the Gospel of Christ, and not in the law, as the Targum paraphrases it, "all thy children shall learn in the law of the Lord.'' And that this prophecy refers to Gospel times, is clear from the citation and application of the first verse of it, to the church in the times of the apostles, Gal 4:27. The Jews themselves acknowledge the prophecy belongs to the times of the Messiah, to which they expressly apply (u) the words in Isa 54:5, "thy Maker is thy husband", &c. And one of their modern commentators allows (w), that this very passage, "all thy children shall be taught of God", refers, "to the time to come"; that is, to the times of the Messiah: in this citation, those words, "thy children", are left out, to show that the words are not to be restrained to the people of the Jews, as they might seem by that clause, and to whom the Jews would limit them: for so they say (x), "they are truly taught of God from whom prophecy comes, which does not to all the world, but to Israel only, of whom it is written, "and all thy children are taught of God".'' But our Lord, by these words, instructs us, and would have us observe, that all that the Father hath given him, whether Jews or Gentiles, of whom he had been speaking in the preceding verses, should be taught of God; and so taught, as to be drawn and brought to him, and believe in him, and have everlasting life: wherefore he infers from hence, that every man, whether a Jew or a Gentile, that is taught of God, will come to him in a spiritual way, and trust in him for eternal life and happiness, as follows: every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me; everyone that has heard the voice of the Father's love, grace, and mercy in the Gospel, and has learned of him the way of peace, life, and salvation by Christ, under the influence of his grace, comes unto Christ; being encouraged by the declarations and promises of grace he has heard and learned, and ventures his soul on Christ, and commits it to him; trusting and relying on his person, blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, for justification, pardon, atonement, acceptance with God, and eternal life. (u) Shemot Rabba, sect. 15. fol. 102. 4. (w) Kimichi in loc. (x) Zohar in Exod. fol. 70. 1.