Alexander the adequate
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In the verse there are two "requirements" though I don't think the intention of the verse is to make limits but to express the expanse of God's generosity.That's right, we fail at it; but as a Fundamentalist, I would say we also succeed at it. For instance, we succeed with the Doctrine of the Trinity because of itself; All Scripture culminates and delivers us a perfect Doctrine. I'm sure you agree there are some unassailable Doctrines; not because you and I say so, but because All Scripture is Good for Doctrine. It's the Bible's System, not Man's system...
So there is room for my point about Revelation 22:17 to be accurate. Your Systematic says there are no restrictions on the invitation, but mine does; this can be put to the test. The Verse itself puts parameters on who is being Called...
The two requirements are "who is thirsty" and "who wishes"
It would be sound to say that all humans are thirsty, even if they do not know it. because all are lacking God.
I know Calvinists take "who wishes" and turn that into "those whom God has inspired to want Him" but the standard understanding of that phrase in English is that if you want it, come and get it. Aka universal offer.