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Does John 6:64-65 prove total depravity?

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John 6:64-65 reads: > “But there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray Him. And He was saying “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted him from the Father”. To me this seems as though it proves total depravity as well as unconditional election because he begins by talking about Judas betraying Jesus and Jesus knowing this from the beginning. And then it says “for this reason” and essentially talks about God choosing/granting salvation to the elect. This would also link to John 6:44: > “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I > will raise them up on the last day.” Wesleyan theology teaches that all are drawn, but only some are sent to Jesus to be raised however I don’t see any reason why the drawing, coming to Jesus, and raising would be talking about a different group of people. The text just doesn’t suggest it. But anyway, I’m not sure what other explanation we could give to this passage but if anyone has another interpretation please let me know!
Asked by Isabella Henderson (71 rep)
Aug 9, 2021, 03:55 AM
Last activity: Aug 18, 2021, 11:10 PM