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Does John 6:37 Teach Election to Everlasting Life?

May 9, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Election, Election to everlasting life, John 6:37

Tom asked the following question: A Calvinist cited John 6:37, which says, “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me,” to argue in favor of election unto everlasting life. How shall I reply?  Coming to Jesus in John’s Gospel––including in chapter 6 (see verse 35, two verses earlier)––refers to believing in Him.  There is nothing about election in John 6:37. Giving

Am I One of God’s Elect?

November 15, 2022 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Election to everlasting life, election to service, God’s chosen people

The Calvinist doctrine of unconditional election is meant to be a wonderful comfort to people. Back in 1978 I was on staff with Cru at NC State University. I remember hearing the Campus Director from the University of Carolina speak on the doctrine of election. I don’t recall having heard about it before then. He