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What does it mean that the Spirit and the bride say 'come'?

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It means that both the Holy Spirit and the Church collectively invite sinners to embrace salvation.

The phrase 'the Spirit and the bride say, Come' from Revelation 22:17 highlights the collaborative role of the Holy Spirit and the Church in calling sinners to salvation. The Spirit actively works in hearts to awaken a desire for Christ, while the bride, representing the Church, echoes this call through the faithful proclamation of the gospel. Together, they illustrate God’s method of reaching the lost: through the church's witness and the Spirit's work. It is a powerful reminder that the call to come is not isolated; it is a communal urging toward the only source of spiritual fulfillment and life, which is found in Jesus Christ. The Church's responsibility is to proclaim this invitation, working alongside the Spirit.
Scripture References: Revelation 22:17, Matthew 28:19-20

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A Call to Come
Fred Evans · Feb 19, 2012
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