1. Why Many Did Not Believe John 12:37

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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:
John 9:39

6. 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

7. 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)