Friday Files: Benson on John 6

Benson's comments on the 'giving' and 'drawing' in John 6 (Volume 4 pages 563-565) are reasonably simple. First, Benson notes the passage teaches man's depravity; no man can believe in Christ to the saving of his soul, unless God give him power. The Father draws men to Christ by the several proofs wherewith he has supported his mission, by the doctrine of his gospel, and by those influences of his grace, which are necessary to give men a right discernment of the evidences of religion, and of the certainly and importance of the great truths of it, and to impress these things deeply on their minds. This drawing is powerful but not irresistible as can be seen in Jeremiah 31:3 "With loving kindness have drawn thee", John 12:32 "If l be lifted up from the earth I will draw all men unto me", and Hosea 11:4, God "drew Israel with the cords of a man, with bands of love". Finally, God gives to Christ all that hearken to the teaching of my Father, and in consequence thereof see themselves to be in a lost estate, guilty, depraved, weak, and wretched, and therefore follow the drawings of his grace and they trust Christ for their salvation.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I read this first on your SEA post and I just marveled at the simplicity and clarity. This seems like it would be a great note in a study Bible from the Arminian perspective.
August 22, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Godismyjudge said…
Hi Bob,

Thanks, that's what I liked about it too. I agree it would make a good study note.

God be with you,
Dan
August 22, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Cameron said…
Wow. That is really good. Thank you, I love the simplicity and just the love that shines through the text.
August 30, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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