Why Many Did Not Believe John 12:37

Theme of book of John stated in John 20:30,31 “And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” However, many who saw did not believe John 12:37 Why?

Emphasis on Spectacular John 2:23 Excitement past – conviction gone Emphasis on Physical Over Spiritual John 6:15,26 John 7:5 The familiar often taken for granted

Fear & Lack of Courage John 7:13 John 9:21,22 John 18:38 – 19:16 Pilate lacked the courage to accept consequences of belief

Hardened & Prejudiced Heart Misplaced Love John 5:42 – Did not love God John 3:19,20 – Loved darkness John 12:42,43 – Glory of men John 18:2 – Love of money Hardened & Prejudiced Heart John 12:37 - 40 John 9:39

Intellectual Pride Indifference John 7:48 Some became believers Some became bitter enemies Others said, “So what” and went on their way This group merits no mention – Revelation 3:15

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)