July 25. A Welcome for All
J.R. Miller teaches that Christ offers an unfailing welcome to all who come to Him, assuring believers of their secure salvation and His loving acceptance.
In this devotional sermon, J.R. Miller explores the comforting promise of John 6:37, emphasizing Christ's unwavering welcome to all who come to Him. Miller encourages believers to find confidence in God's plan for salvation and the assurance that Christ will never reject those given to Him. This message offers hope and peace to anyone seeking assurance of their place in God's family.
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"All whom the Father gives Me — will come to Me; and the one who comes to Me — I will never cast out!" John 6:37
We need not worry ourselves trying to harmonize the two parts of this verse; we can believe them both, and find great comfort and joy in them. Together they bring to every Christian a glorious and double confidence. Surely it is a blessed thing, to know that God has planned for our salvation — and then has given us to Christ to be His.
If this is true — then it is easy to understand the other part of this verse. Of course, Christ will never cast out any whom His Father gives to Him! They are His own; He knows them by name, and He loves them — for He died for them. Surely He will not pass by one of His own people — when He finds him lying by the wayside or among the thorns, wounded, bleeding, dying — but will take him up and bear him home in safety.
We need not give ourselves any anxiety about the former part of this verse; the latter part is all that really concerns us. If we truly come to Christ, we are here assured that He will never cast us out; but we must come. Then we shall find room enough, and a most loving welcome.
Sermon Outline
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- Understanding the promise of John 6:37
- The dual assurance in the verse
- God's plan for salvation
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- Christ's knowledge and love for His own
- The security of those given to Christ
- Christ's care for the wounded and lost
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- The importance of coming to Christ
- The certainty of Christ's welcome
- Living without anxiety about salvation
Key Quotes
“All whom the Father gives Me — will come to Me; and the one who comes to Me — I will never cast out!” — J.R. Miller
“Surely He will not pass by one of His own people — when He finds him lying by the wayside or among the thorns, wounded, bleeding, dying — but will take him up and bear him home in safety.” — J.R. Miller
“If we truly come to Christ, we are here assured that He will never cast us out; but we must come.” — J.R. Miller
Application Points
- Trust fully in Christ's promise that He will never cast out those who come to Him.
- Approach Christ with confidence, knowing He knows and loves each believer personally.
- Live free from anxiety about salvation by resting in God's sovereign plan and Christ's loving care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does John 6:37 mean about those given to Christ?
It means that everyone the Father gives to Christ will come to Him and that Christ will never reject anyone who comes.
How can believers be assured of their salvation?
Believers can be assured because Christ promises never to cast out those who come to Him, showing His unfailing love and acceptance.
What should a person do to receive Christ's welcome?
A person must come to Christ in faith, trusting in Him to receive His loving welcome and salvation.
Is there any need to worry about salvation once one comes to Christ?
No, once a person truly comes to Christ, they can live without anxiety because He will never cast them out.