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” (John 3:3, John 3:5).

2. The sinner “cannot come” or “go” where Christ is, as long as he is unsaved—John 7:34, John 7:36; John 8:21, John 8:22.

3. The unregenerate “cannot hear” Christ’s Word (John 8:43).

4. The “Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35).

5. The world “cannot receive” the Holy Spirit (John 14:17).

6. The believer “cannot bear fruit” of himself (John 15:4).

7. Conditions often limit Christ’s revelation to us, so He has said, “Ye cannot bear them now” (John 16:12).