John 6

Video Interview with Luke Gowdy: “Do John 6 & 10 Support Calvinism?”

May 18, 2021, posted by AndrewH

In this video, Luke Gowdy and Nicholas Noyola discuss the question, “Do John 6 & 10 Support Calvinism?”

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How Come John 10:26 Says, “You Don’t Believe Because You Are Not My Sheep,” Instead of, “You Are Not My Sheep Because You Do Not Believe?”

November 24, 2020, posted by SEA

On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page at which he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. Here is a question…

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Steve Witzki, “Calvinism and John 6: An Exegetical Response, Part Two”

February 12, 2020, posted by Steven Wolf

Calvinism and John Six: An Exegetical Response Part Two Steve Witzki So if John 6 does not teach unconditional election nor irresistible grace, doesn’t it still teach unconditional eternal security? Schreiner and Caneday think so…

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Steven Witzki, “Calvinism and John 6: An Exegetical Response, Part One”

February 11, 2020, posted by Steven Wolf

Calvinism and John Six: An Exegetical Response Part One Steve Witzki   Calvinist’s believe that one of their strongest arguments for unconditional election, irresistible grace, and unconditional security is found in the Gospel of John…

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Dr. Michael Brown Exegetes John 6:37-44

January 2, 2017, posted by SEA

SEA member Dr. Michael Brown responds to a caller’s question on Calvinism and John 6:44. The The video can also be accessed at YouTube here.

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Ben Henshaw, “Various Thoughts on the Use of John 6 and Related Passages from John’s Gospel to Support Calvinism”

June 1, 2016, posted by SEA

Various Thoughts on The Use of John 6 And Related Passages From John’s Gospel to Support Calvinism | Arminian Perspectives I have been meaning to do an extensive post on John 6 and related passages…

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New Calvinist Bible – John (satire)

December 1, 2015, posted by kingswoodhart

The following post is a satire, written from the perspective of an overzealous Calvinist. This post is part of a series on the New Calvinist Bible (NCB) – a new Bible translation designed to show…

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Roy Ingle, “A Free Will View of John 6:35-51”

August 27, 2015, posted by SEA

One of the most difficult passages for Arminians to read and exegete is John 6:35-51. Various Calvinists have picked up on this difficulty and have written several books on the passages as they pertain to…

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Recent Debate with SEA Member Martin Glynn on Eternal Security

May 18, 2015, posted by Martin Glynn

This was a debate that I was asked to join last minute. I had a really good time and the guys involved were true brothers in the Lord. The topic was on eternal security and…

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Mike Barlotta – An Ancient Theologian tackles John 6 and Romans 9

January 19, 2015, posted by g1antfan

John Chrysostom, a 4th century theologian, served as Bishop of Constantinople and was known for his preaching and ascetic lifestyle. What made him a noteworthy teacher was his ability and desire to be understood by…

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Does Jesus Teach Unconditional Eternal Security in John 6:37-65?

June 26, 2012, posted by Ben Henshaw

John 6:37, 44, 65 All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out…No one can come to Me unless the Father…

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Chrysostom on the ‘Drawing’ and ‘Giving’ in John 6

May 6, 2011, posted by Godismyjudge

Chrysostom makes a great point. John 6:45 really helps explain John 6:37 and 44. God teaches and we learn, if we choose to, but some choose not to learn. Those that learn from the Father…

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Thoughts on John 6

April 27, 2011, posted by Martin Glynn

Here are some thoughts that I had when I decided to dig deep into John chapter 6:

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The Honest Reading Canard: John 6:37-40

May 31, 2010, posted by wrachele

Theological discussion in various venues often pits one position of belief against its opposites. Supporters of one position or another like to issue proposition statements of the form ‘If they would give _____ an honest…

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Eric Landstrom, Proof-texting Presuppositions with John 6:44, 65

December 30, 2009, posted by Eric Landstrom

Proof-texting Presuppositions with John 6:44, 65 John 6:44 and 6:65 are commonly used as proof-texts that more often than not reveal the exegete’s presuppositions that are imposed upon the Gospel According to John than I…

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Friday Files: Hamilton – The Order of Faith and Election in John’s Gospel

August 28, 2009, posted by Godismyjudge

Robert Hamilton makes a very good case that passages such as John 10:26 ‘you do not believe, because you are not my sheep’ refers primarily to the faithful sons of Abraham who were God’s children…

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Friday Files: Benson on John 6

August 21, 2009, posted by Godismyjudge

Benson’s comments on the ‘giving’ and ‘drawing’ in John 6 (Volume 4 pages 563-565) are reasonably simple. First, Benson notes the passage teaches man’s depravity; no man can believe in Christ to the saving of…

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John 6: Jesus Says He has Good News! His Father has Chosen to Save Some of You!

August 25, 2008, posted by

Among such biblical texts as Romans 8 and 9 and Ephesians 1, Calvinists are convinced that John 6 secures the notion that Jesus taught a Calvinistic soteriology. I am convinced, however, that Calvinists tend to…

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Robert Hamilton, “The Order of Faith and Election in John’s Gospel: You Do Not Believe Because You Are Not My Sheep”

February 8, 2008, posted by SEA

Please click on the attachment to view Robert Hamilton, “The Order of Faith and Election in John’s Gospel: You Do Not Believe Because You Are Not My Sheep”.

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