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we're confusing strengthening disciples with making disciples. These are two completely different things, and the church needs to do both. But somewhere along the way, we've blended them together, and that confusion is costing us.

So to summarize: John 6:44 does not teach irresistible grace or unconditional election. It teaches—with continuity throughout scripture—that whosoever looks upon the Son and believes in His name, God the Father takes out of Adam and puts into Christ, just like a fisherman draws fish out of the water.

You must be born again. I'm sure you've all heard that statement, but what does it really mean? Is it for every Christian or is it for some Christians? What does it look like to be born again? How does it happen?

Let me take you into a deep dive on belief according to the Apostle John. I've got my Greek dictionary open here to pisteuō (πιστεύω) – which means to believe, trust, put faith in, to have Christian faith. Here's something fascinating: this word appears 243 times in the New Testament.