John 6:37 All that the Father gives me shall come to me; and him that comes to me I will in no wise cast out. I. OUR DUTY TO CHRIST. To come to Him. 1. How. (1) By repentance (Matthew 11:28; Mark 1:15). (2) By faith. (a) Assenting to Him (Hebrews 11:6) that He is an only (Acts 4:12) and all-sufficient Saviour (Hebrews 7:12). (b) Receiving Him (John 1:12) for our Priest, to atone (Hebrews 9:12) and to make intercession (Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 2:1); for our Prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15; Acts 3:22), to make known God's will and to enable us to know it (John 16:13); for our King (Isaiah 9:6; John 18:36; Matthew 28:18), to subdue our enemies (Hebrews 2:14), to rule over us (Psalm 110:1-3). 2. What for. (1) Pardon (Acts 5:31). (2) Acceptance (Romans 5:1). (3) Purity (Titus 2:14; Acts 3:26). (4) Eternal life (John 5:40; Matthew 11:28). II. CHRIST'S PROMISE, that if we come to Him He will in no wise cast us out. 1. What are we to understand by this? That He will receive us (Titus 2:14) into — (1) The number of His people (1 Peter 2:9); (2) His love and favour (John 13:1); (3) His care and protection (John 17:12); (4) An interest in his death and passion; (5) A participation of His grace and spirit (John 16:7); (6) His intercession (John 17:9); (7) His presence and glory (John 17:24). 2. How does this appear. (1) We have His promise. (2) This was the end of His coming (John 3:16; John 6:39, 40). III. MOTIVES TO COME TO CHRIST. 1. Are we in debt? He will be our Surety (Hebrews 7:22). 2. Are we in prison? He will be our Redeemer. 3. Are we sick? He will be our Physician (Matthew 9:12). 4. Are we arraigned? He will be our Advocate, (1 John 2:1). 5. Are we condemned? He will be our Saviour (Romans 8:34). 6. Are we estranged from God? He will be our Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). 7. Are we in misery? He will be our Comforter (Psalm 94:19). 8. Are we weary? He will give us rest (Matthew 11:28). Wherefore come to Him. (1) Presently. (2) Cheerfully. (3) Sincerely. (4) Resolutely. (Bp. Beveridge.) Parallel Verses KJV: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.WEB: All those who the Father gives me will come to me. Him who comes to me I will in no way throw out. |
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