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What does 'whosoever' mean in John 3:16?

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'Whosoever' in John 3:16 refers to anyone who believes, encompassing individuals from all backgrounds.

'Whosoever' in John 3:16 signifies a broad invitation but does not imply that salvation is granted to everyone indiscriminately. Instead, it points to anyone who exercises genuine faith in Christ, be they Jew or Gentile. The phrase can be understood similarly to other scriptural uses where it implies those who truly believe, rather than as an endorsement of free will as claimed by Arminians. The context clarifies that belief is necessary for salvation, and indicates that this faith is a work of grace, affirming that those who respond to the Holy Spirit's quickening are the true 'whosoever' who will not perish but gain eternal life.
Scripture References: John 3:14-17, John 4:13-14

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