Why'd You Write A Book On It If You Don't Think It's Important? Pastor Patrick Hines Sermon #shorts 1. Overview of the Reformation Conflict Over Grace. 2. Four Common Objections to Unconditional Election: a. The Three Historic Positions on Grace: i. Election is Unfair to Those Not Elected. ii. God helps sinners save themselves (Semi- Pelagianism). iii. God saves sinners (Augustinianism) [The Historic Christian & Biblical Position] b. Exposition of John 6:35-45 35 Jesus said unto them. I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. 36 But I said unto you, that ye have seen me, and yet believe not. 37 All that which the Father giveth me shall come unto me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 38 For I am come down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 39 And this is the will of him that sent me, that of all that which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. 40 For this is the will of my Father, that every one that beholdeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. 41 The Jews therefore murmured concerning him, because he said, I am the bread which came down out of heaven. 42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how doth he now say, I am come down out of heaven? 43 Jesus answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. 44 No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard from the Father, and hath learned, cometh unto me. 3. Election Makes Pursuing Holiness Meaningless 4. Election Destroys Our Motive for Evangelism