The Best Way to Come to Christ
To come to Christ effectively, one must come with the right motivation, intending to obtain the fullness of love and the uttermost of grace.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the best way to come to Christ is with the intention of receiving the fullness of His grace and love, rather than merely seeking minimal relief or a chance at salvation. He encourages believers to approach Jesus with the expectation of obtaining all that He has promised, rather than settling for a mere fraction of His blessings. Spurgeon warns against the mindset of coming to Christ with limited desires, urging instead for a heart that seeks the complete plenitude of grace available in Him.
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The best way to come to Christ is to come meaning to get everything, and to obtain all the plenitude of grace, which he has laid up in store, and promised freely to give. Some poor souls who come to Jesus Christ seem as if they wanted a little relief from fear, a hope that they may just get saved, and a fair chance of going to heaven when they die. Pray do not come in that way, my dear friend. Come intending to obtain the fullness of love, the uttermost of grace.
From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon entitled "Coming - Always Coming,"
Sermon Outline
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The Importance of Coming to Christ with the Right Motivation
- Don't come to Christ for mere relief or salvation
- Come with the intention of obtaining the fullness of love and grace
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The Plenitude of Grace Offered by Christ
- Christ has laid up in store an abundance of grace
- This grace is promised freely to those who come to Him
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The Right Attitude for Coming to Christ
- Come with a sense of expectation and anticipation
- Don't come with a lukewarm or half-hearted attitude
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The Benefits of Coming to Christ with the Right Motivation
- You will receive the fullness of love and the uttermost of grace
- You will experience a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Christ
Key Quotes
“Come intending to obtain the fullness of love, the uttermost of grace.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Come meaning to get everything, and to obtain all the plenitude of grace, which he has laid up in store, and promised freely to give.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Come to Christ with a sense of expectation and anticipation, rather than a lukewarm or half-hearted attitude.
- Don't wait until you feel ready to come to Christ; come with the intention of obtaining the fullness of love and the uttermost of grace.
- When you come to Christ, you can expect to receive the fullness of love and the uttermost of grace.