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John Wesley on Universal Gift - Wesleyan (Romans 6:23)

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"The wages are universal—all have sinned; death comes to all. But the gift is universal too—offered to all, available to all. God's grace extends to every person; eternal life is held out to everyone. Receive the gift! It is for YOU, whoever you are." — John Wesley. Wesleyan: universal gift.

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Romans 6:23

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