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Charles Spurgeon on Whosoever Will - Baptist (John 3:16)

Source: Charles Spurgeon, Sermons56 words

"Whosoever—I love that word. It means me. It means you. It opens wide the gate of mercy. None are excluded except those who exclude themselves. Come, for God so loved that He gave, and whosoever believes shall have eternal life." — Charles Spurgeon. The Baptist prince of preachers emphasizes the open invitation: whosoever will may come.

Topics & Themes

whosoeverinvitationpersonalcomeopen gate

Scripture References

John 3:16

Emotional Tone

hopejoylove

Audience

adults

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