Cheryl Schatz

Robin, I like your questions because it shows you are thinking this issue of salvation through very carefully. So let’s continue to think and to question and start with John 6. In John 6:45 it is clearly revealed that all shall be taught of God. Does this necessitate that all shall be taught about Jesus, in other words will all be taught the gospel? Notice the qualifier in verse 45. Is there something that a person has to do that will make sure they come to Jesus? Is this conditional or uncondtional? Secondly, does verse 44 say that all people will be drawn to Jesus by the Father? Now let’s look at chapter 12. Is John 12:32 conditional or unconditional? Look at John 12:38. What is the answer to the question about “to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” Then look at verses 44, 45. Is there a condition in these verses? After looking at these verses, is there something else that is hidden in verse 32 that is conditional elsewhere? I want you to see this for yourself first. Then I would love to discuss the answer with what you have found within the context of the passage. So the answer is in the passage. See verse 32 in the light of verses 44 and 45. Let me know what you find.