What are intrinsic barriers to eternal life according to the Bible?

The sermon discusses intrinsic barriers to eternal life that stem from our nature as unregenerate beings. These barriers include our unwillingness to come to Christ (John 5:40) and the absence of the love of God in us (John 5:42). This reflects the reality that, by nature, we do not seek God as He truly is, and our affections are often misaligned. It is through understanding these barriers that we begin to see our need for a sovereign work of grace in our lives that allows us to see and respond to Christ appropriately.