Helkyo - What is it for God to draw man to him?
In John 6 there is a curious phrase about how the Father initiates the process of Salvation in the hearts of men. John 6:44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. The word is the Greek ([ helkyo]). This word doesn’t mean “draw” like how we would immediately understand it - in the sense of wooing, or convincing… I’m not really sure why is the common English translation, I have a theory about theological presuppositions in the modern Christian movement but it’s not super relevant to my thought on it. It’s not relevant, because this word in its most native sense nearly perfectly describes my experience with Jesus. Before diving in - here’s a couple more Biblical examples of the word… John 21:6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw [helkyo] it for the multitude of fishes. James 2:6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich…