What does the Bible say about Jesus drawing people to Him?

In John 12:32, Jesus declares His mission to draw all men to Himself, emphasizing His sovereign power in the process of salvation. This drawing is not merely a passive invitation but an active work of Christ as the divine Redeemer. In John 6:44, He further clarifies that no one can come to Him unless the Father draws them, indicating that both the Father and the Holy Spirit are involved in this drawing process. The interplay between divine sovereignty and human response is central to the understanding of salvation in Reformed theology, where Jesus' lifting up on the cross expresses His authority to grant eternal life as stated in John 17:2.