Verse 20 is often quoted as an invitation for non-Christians to believe in Jesus. But the words were originally spoken to a church. How would Christ's invitation apply to Christians?
Being a Christian is more than just a name. Fortunately, it is not up to me to be the judge of who will get to heaven and who will not. This passage from Matthew reminds me of televangelists and the like:
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' (Matthew 7:21-23)
This passage clearly tells me that not all who call themselves Christians actually believe in Christ. Thus, Revelation 3:20 is an invitation to non believing Christians as well as non Christians.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
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