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Billy Graham on Coming to Christ - Baptist (Matthew 11:28-30)

Source: Billy Graham49 words

"Are you tired? Burdened? Anxious? Jesus says 'Come.' Not 'clean up first,' not 'try harder,' just 'come.' Come as you are, with all your weariness, and He will give you rest. This is the invitation of the gospel: Come to Jesus." — Billy Graham. Baptist: come as you are.

Topics & Themes

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Scripture References

Matthew 11:28

Emotional Tone

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Audience

adults

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