Renewing Your Mind Man’s Radical Fallenness
Sep 1, 2025
R.C. Sproul, the founder of Ligonier Ministries and a respected theologian, discusses the profound impact of spiritual death on coming to faith in Christ. He emphasizes that our understanding of sin is essential to recognizing our need for a Savior. Sproul explores the crucial role of divine intervention in salvation, the Greek interpretation of 'draw,' and the necessity of regeneration through the Holy Spirit. His insights challenge the Semi-Pelagian views, reinforcing that true faith is ultimately a gift from God.
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Human Ability Is Universally Insufficient
- Jesus' statement "No one can come to me unless it is given to him by the Father" is a universal negative about human ability.
- The word "can" in Greek denotes ability, so Jesus teaches humans lack the ability to come to Christ on their own.
The Father’s Action Is A Necessary Prerequisite
- Jesus sets a necessary prerequisite: no one can come to him unless the Father gives, grants, or enables it.
- That clause identifies a prerequisite supplied by God, though the exact nature (permission, gift, or empowerment) invites careful interpretation.
What Does The Father’s "Draw" Mean?
- John 6:44 clarifies the necessary condition: "unless the Father who sent me draws him."
- Debate centers on whether "draw" means an irresistible compelling or a resistible wooing.
