LAST WORD – COME

Revelation 22:17

Introduction

1.    Planning an event – party, wedding, celebration

a.       Make a list of potential guests

b.       Mail an invitation

c.       Who is able to come (RSVP)

d.       What they are to bring

2.    Our text describes the eternal celebration in heaven

THE POTENTIAL GUEST LIST IS LONG

1.    Whoever desires may attend

2.    Is. 55:1

3.    Matt. 5:6

4.    Matt. 7:8

5.    John 3:16

6.    John 7:37-39

7.    Very personal – Your name is on the list

8.    WHOEVER = thirsty, hungry, need, desire

THE SPIRIT ADDRESSED THE INVITATIONS

1.    To the thirsty – water of life

2.    Thirsty for truth – John 8:32

3.    Thirsty for forgiveness – John 4:14; 6:35

4.    Thirsty for Christ – Psalm 42:1; 107:9

5.    To everyone who is thirsty / hungry in your soul

6.    To those who have tried everything else w/o happiness

RSVP REQUIRED TO ATTEND

1.    You MUST respond

2.    The host will only allow in, have a seat at the table

3.    IF you respond, let them know you will come

4.    Parable of excuses

5.    1829 hanging, pardoned, refused, Supreme Court said, pardon is an OFFER

6.    Your invitation is an offer of pardon – must be accepted on terms

7.    Offer of:

a.    Sins forgiven – Acts 2:38

b.    Name in book of life – Luke 10:20

c.    Adopted into God’s family – Romans 8;15

d.    New creature – 2 Cor. 5:17

e.    Peace with God – John 14:27

f.     Eternal life – 1 Peter 1:5

THE COST TO ATTEND – FREE!

1.    Is. 55:1

2.    Salvation is a GIFT – Rom. 3:23-26

3.    Jesus paid it ALL.1 John2:2