Sinners called to Christ

In response to the anger and disdain of the proud scribes and Pharisees, Christ makes clear that he has not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. Having considered what this means, we answer the questions: who must come to Christ; who may come to Christ; and, how do we come to Christ? Here is the humbling hope of Christ's statement—that Jesus Christ will receive sinners who respond to his call by his word and Spirit.