“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost” (Revelation 22:17).
This is an invitation for salvation that has been offered by Christ. It is for those who need the water of life. This means that it is for all, for “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) and “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). All who wish to obtain the gift of salvation and be saved from their sins may come.
There are three entities mentioned in the verse above that help extend the message of salvation. The Spirit – who revealed the message to the apostles (John 16:13), which we have recorded in the Bible. The bride – the church of Christ (Ephesians 5:24, 31-32). And the one who hears – those who have believed and obeyed the message of salvation.
Let us use the word, the church, and our own individual lives to help extend the Lord’s invitation to a lost world.
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