Let him listen to and heed what the Spirit says

Early in the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ to John we read what Christ has to say to each of the seven assemblies (or churches). At the end of each message there is the statement "He who is able to hear, let him listen to and heed what the Spirit says to the assemblies". See Rev 2:7,11,17,29 & 3:6,13,22. Either just after or shortly before this statement (but always tied to it) there is a message of Salvation. The message of Salvation reflects how Christ is described in the beginning of the message to each church, and or the things that Christ has against each church.

Previously, I have mentioned how the Church is built up as individuals are built up and vice-versa. These messages are great examples of this. If you read them you can see more than just the church He is speaking to. You can see yourself. If you do see yourself in one or more of the messages, then you will also see your exact path to Salvation there as well.

To make use of an American political phrase, as the church goes so goes the believer. And, as the believer goes, so goes the church. I'm talking about local churches here, but the same is true of the Church (all believers dead, alive, and yet to live) as well.