Who’s who in ‘whoever’?

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. – John 3:16

Henry Moorhouse always enjoyed preaching on John 3:16 When he came to the world whoever, he emphasized its all-inclusiveness. That term, he pointed out, makes it clear that everyone and anyone who trusts Christ will be saved.

He was glad that the word whoever appeared in John 3:16 instead of the name Henry Moorhouse. If that name were there, he couldn’t be sure it meant him. He explained how he came to that conclusion:

"I once bought a typewriter that was shipped mistakenly to another man named Henry Moorhouse at a different address. If John 3:16 had said that God loved Henry Moorhouse, I could have thought it meant the other Henry Moorhouse. But since it says ‘whoever,’ there can be no mistake!" He could be sure it included him.

Yes, whoever covers everyone. If you already believe in Christ, thank Him for your salvation. If not, place your trust in Christ right now and receive His gift of eternal life and all the blessings that accompany it – deliverance from condemnation, forgiveness of sin, peace with God, and the promise of heaven.

Who’s the who in "whoever"? It’s you. It’s me. It’s everyone and anyone. That’s who! – Richard De Haan

When Jesus said "whoever,"

He included you and me;

For no one is excluded

From His offer full and free. – Hess

READ: John 3:14-21

Salvation is a gift that anyone can open.