The Stabilizing Power of the Sovereign Grace of God (John 6:44)
Phil Gons · November 22, 2020 · Spring Creek Bible Church · 48m
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For families
Ages Teens
A careful, scholarly sermon on God’s sovereign grace in salvation—specifically how God draws sinners to himself and keeps them safe. The preacher works through John 6:44 with real rigor, examining the Greek word for ‘draw’ across the New Testament and building a coherent theology of effectual grace. Teens ready for doctrinal depth will find this stabilizing and thought-provoking.
Worth knowing: Extended theological argument; requires sustained attention and comfort with abstract concepts like election, effectual calling, and the relationship between divine sovereignty and human will.
Character of GodFaith & trustGospel
Talk about it together (4 questions)
- What does Jesus mean when he says ‘no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him’? What does ‘drawing’ actually do?
- The preacher looked at how the word ‘draw’ is used in other parts of the New Testament—like Peter drawing his sword, or fishermen hauling in their nets. What do all those uses have in common, and how does that help us understand what God’s drawing means?
- If God sovereignly draws us to himself, does that mean we don’t have a choice? How does the preacher say God’s sovereignty and our willing choice work together?
- Jesus promises four times in John 6 that he will ‘raise him up on the last day.’ Why do you think he repeats this promise so many times, and what comfort does it offer?
Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com