What happens when persistent unbelief exhausts the extravagant patience of God? In this sobering study of John 12:35-43, Pastor Nathan explores the "sunset" of God's patience with Israel and the difficult biblical reality of judicial hardening. While the Gospel is a message of lavish love and amazing grace for all who believe, Scripture warns that God’s patience—though long-suffering—is not eternal. Drawing from the prophecies of Isaiah, this message tackles the hard questions regarding God’s justice, human responsibility, and the danger of a "defective" or "demonic" faith—a faith that acknowledges the truth but refuses to confess Christ because it loves the glory of man more than the glory of God.

Scripture References: John 12:35-43

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From Series: "The Gospel According to John"

An expositional look at the book of John.

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