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What does John 6:37-71 teach about faith and coming to Christ?

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John 6:37-71 teaches that genuine faith is a divine gift, and only those chosen by the Father will come to Christ.

In John 6:37-71, Jesus articulates the truth that all who come to Him are given to Him by the Father, emphasizing the sovereign nature of faith. The passage illustrates that human effort cannot initiate a true relationship with Christ; rather, it is only through divine drawing that individuals can believe and come to Him. This aligns with the teaching of total depravity within Reformed theology, which holds that apart from God's grace, individuals are unable to choose Christ. The doctrine serves to underscore God's sovereignty in salvation and instills in believers a deep sense of gratitude for the grace given to them when they were spiritually dead.
Scripture References: John 6:37-71

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