0089. 85. “Cannots” in John’s Gospel

85. “Cannots” in John’s Gospel

1. The natural man “cannot see” or “enter the Kingdom of God” (Joh_3:3, Joh_3:5).

2. The sinner “cannot come” or “go” where Christ is, as long as he is unsaved—Joh_7:34, Joh_7:36; Joh_8:21, Joh_8:22.

3. The unregenerate “cannot hear” Christ’s Word (Joh_8:43).

4. The “Scripture cannot be broken” (Joh_10:35).

5. The world “cannot receive” the Holy Spirit (Joh_14:17).

6. The believer “cannot bear fruit” of himself (Joh_15:4).

7. Conditions often limit Christ’s revelation to us, so He has said, “Ye cannot bear them now” (Joh_16:12).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH