📖 John 6:44 | Can You Resist God's Call? Irresistible Grace Refuted

Does God FORCE People to Be Saved? The Truth About John 6:44 Will Surprise You!

🗡️ This expository sermon was delivered at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Cookeville, TN on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 11:00 am. 🗡️

Is God's drawing an irresistible dragging of unwilling sinners, or a loving invitation that can be refused? This powerful exposition of John 6:44 settles one of Christianity's most debated questions with clear biblical evidence from Old and New Testaments.

Pastor Fortunato masterfully explains how the Father's drawing works through loving kindness, not compulsion. Discover why understanding whether we're in the Old or New Testament during John 6 changes everything about interpreting this passage. Learn the shocking truth about when Jesus actually begins drawing all men to Himself and what role the Holy Spirit plays in salvation.

What You'll Learn:

✅ The biblical difference between "can" and "may" in John 6:44 and why it matters

✅ How Jeremiah 31, Hosea 11, and Song of Solomon reveal the Father's gentle drawing

✅ Why Jesus couldn't be drawing people in John 6 (the answer is in John 12:32)

✅ The conditional statement that proves universal invitation over limited atonement

✅ How the Holy Spirit's ministry differs from the Father's and Son's drawing work

✅ Proof from Matthew 23:37 and Acts 7:51 that God's grace can be resisted

✅ The profound connection between Christ's blood being drawn and our ability to draw near

This sermon dismantles Calvinist interpretations of irresistible grace while honoring God's sovereignty and man's responsibility. Whether you're wrestling with questions about election, free will, or how salvation actually works, this message provides crystal-clear answers straight from Scripture.

Perfect for anyone studying dispensational theology, defending universal atonement, or simply wanting to understand the beautiful balance between God's drawing and human response in salvation.

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📖 Key Passages Covered: John 6:44, John 12:32, Jeremiah 31:3, Hosea 11:4, Matthew 23:37, Acts 7:51, Zechariah 13:1, Hebrews 10:19-22

💬 Discussion Question: Have you been taught that God's drawing is irresistible? How does this sermon challenge or confirm your understanding? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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