A.C.Pike
Introduction
In John 12:32, Jesus says that he will draw "all men" unto him. Most Christians (Arminians) take this to mean all human beings - the offer of universal salvation. However, some Christians (Calvinists) take this to mean all kinds of men - Jehovah choosing in his sovereignty who will be saved.
So which is correcrt?
Scripture
In the context of the Scripture Jesus is in Bethany (Israel). He is speaking to the Jews (verses 9-11). Then, Jesus starts heading to Jerusalem (verse 12). Many of these Jews went to meet him (verse 12). There were Pharisees (Jews) present (verse 19). His followers (Jews) were also with him (verse 22). We then read that some Greeks "came up to worship at the feast (verse 20). So there were both Jews and Gentiles (Greeks) there.
We now have the context and setting of this Scripture.
All Men Unto Men
As we know from Scripture, not all men are saved. The Bible says that the way to life is narrow and few find it (Matthew 7:14), but the broad way leads to destruction (Matthew 7:13). Only a few (not many) people are saved - the majority of people go into destruction (Hell).
In Romans 9:21-23, we read that God who is the Potter of his clay (human creation) has predestined "vessels of wrath" to destruction and "vessels of mercy" to glory. In his sovereignty as the Creator he has chosen to save some people and to condemn others.
These Scriptures refute Universal Salvation.
Conclusion
As we can see, Jesus didn't save every human being that has ever lived. He saved all kinds of men, both Jew and Gentile.
Notes
All quotes taken from the AV/KJV Bible
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