Message to the church of philadelphia revelation 3. Philadelphia in the book of revelation edit although several ancient cities bore the name of philadelphia, this is generally agreed to be the one listed among the seven churches written to by john in the book of revelation. Seven churches, god was pleased with only two churches. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Everyone knows that our historic american city of philadelphia, pennsylvania, named for the church to which we come. The book of daniel and revelation complement each other. This is the seventh part in the bible study series. The church of philadelphia, god was pleased with the church of philadelphia, why. Revelation 2 and to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. Philadelphia is listed as the sixth church of the seven. Philadelphia was the sixth of seven congregations to receive a message from jesus christ at the end of the first century.
To a church like the church at philadelphia the lord says he will open doors of ministry and service, and no one can shut them. On his second missionary journey he tried to go into the province of asia to preach the gospel but was forbidden by the holy spirit. The only reference to his appearance is found in the book of isaiahmore than seven hundred years. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. Whats hidden in the old book is revealed in the new testament. The church of philadelphia in the book of revelation revelation. In the book of revelation, jesus christ instructed john to write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches. This sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge. It was backed by volcanic cliffs and though the land was rich and fertile from the volcanic residue, philadelphia was a dangerous place to live due the many earthquakes experienced by the region. In the book of revelation, john used this old testament metaphor to get across a vital message to the church in philadelphia, and thereby to all christians. May the church of philadelphia,gods very own church grow from strength to strength in this world ruled by the.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches revelation 3. Boycott, capital jerusalem, church of philadelphia, church of. Jesus also told the church in philadelphia he would keep them from. Gods inspired words to the congregation at philadelphia are an uplifting message of hope and encouragement. Revelation 4 the church in heaven sunday, may 5, 20. On his second missionary journey he tried to go into the province of asia to preach the. These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of david. But there is an admonition to continue what they were already doing. It is located in the kuzucay valley, near the bottom of mount bozdad, in modern turkeys province of manisa. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia, write. Open your bible to revelation chapter 3, and we are looking at verses 7 to, the letter from the lord jesus to the church in the city of philadelphia. For an overview of the messages to all seven congregations, see seven churches of revelation. The book of revelation is the blessings and curses of deuteronomy 2732 on a global scale. The church of the open door the city and the assembly 3.
It was transcribed from the ninth recording in his the book of the revelation series, entitled philadelphia, the faithful church transcribed by preach the word. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse and the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity, as mentioned in the new testament book of revelation. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia write, these things says he. The ancient city of philadelphia, which sits near the cogamus river, is 44.
My prayer is that we would be a philadelphia church in todays times. Philadelphia was located on a main artery between rome and pergamos. Every bible believing christian aught to read this book which gives one a clear understanding of bible prophecy at the end times. Although several ancient cities bore the name of philadelphia, this is definitely the one listed among the seven churches by john in the book of revelation. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. The message to philadelphia begins with an announcement from christ that he has the key of david and that what he opens no one shuts and what he shuts no one opens revelation 3. The salutationand to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. Map of the roman empire philadelphia bible history online. The churches in this context refers to the community or local congregations of christians living. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. These things says the holy one, the one who is true.
I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. The word philadelphia roughly translates to mean friendly city or city of brotherly love. Daniel unlocks revelation kindle edition by flurry. This city was in the interior, southeast of sardis, and had never attained the eminence of most of the other seats of the seven churches. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. The letter to philadelphia suggests that this church will retain its separatist leanings even throughout the last days. Philadelphia was a city in asia minor modernday turkey on the imperial post road, an important trade route. Jesus promises the church of philadelphia that he will keep them from the hour of trial coming to test those who dwell on earth. There are 3 theories to the time rapture of the church will take place in relation to the great tribulation period. I do not know if you saw it or not, but it was the story of a professor at an allboys boarding school and the. Bible study on tribulation and the seventieth week in the book of daniel by dr.
The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Index books of the bible revelation church in philadelphia. That the church itself was poor and wanting in worldly endowments seems to be indicated by re 3. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.
A letter specifically addressed to the philadelphian church is recorded in revelation 3. Revelation s warning the church in philadelphia was the sixth of seven churches who received a spiritual evaluation directly from god through jesus christ. To the church in philadelphia to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. Unlike the other letters to the churches in revelation 2 and 3, correction is not to be found.
Letters to the churches in the book of revelation philadelphia rev. Although several ancient cities bore the name of philadelphia, this is generally agreed to be the one listed among the seven churches written to by john in the book of revelation. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church. Revelation 22, the tree of life brent kercheville march, 2011 revelation 21. These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of david, he that openeth, and no man shutteth. The church of philadelphia in the book of revelation womens bible study today we see applause and appreciation from jesus to the. Thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea revelations 1. Pastor krupanandam philadelphia church message from book. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. To the church of philadelphia sermon by johnny small. Members of the church of god in philadelphia undoubtedly faced similar influences and pressures as did other christians at the time.
Members of the church of god in philadelphia undoubtedly. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The philadelphia church became predominant during the twentieth century. The ancient city of philadelphia, which sits near the cogamus river, is 44 kilometers 27 miles from sardis and 77 kilometers 48 miles from laodicea. Introduction to the message for lesson seven philadelphia the faithful church begin transcription a number of years ago a popular movie came out called, dead poets society. Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches. These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key. Church of philadelphia archives book of revelation. Revelation the church of philadelphia faithful amos37.
If i could choose one church to be a part of out of these seven churches, it would be the church at philadelphia. It will be a haven for people who, in obedience to the commands we find in 2 timothy 3. The church at philadelphia was commended for its obedience. In our study of this section of letters to the churches, these churches in cities in ancient asia minor, we have learned that each one of the churches was unique. Philadelphia is the sixth of the seven churches listed in the book of revelation. The sixth letter of revelation is addressed to the church of philadelphia. Why did the church in philadelphia receive a direct message from the. This is a transcription of the audio lecture book of revelation 08 the church of philadelphia, chakra ajna, which you can download for free to continue our series of lectures from the book of revelation, we follow the course of the second chapter, which is tracking the progress of the fires of the holy spirit, or the kundalini, up the spinal column through the churches of assiah.
To the church of philadelphia in this series on the seven churches of revelation, we have examined the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira and sardis. The philadelphian church is the recipient of this letter. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. The royal book of revelation kindle edition by flurry, gerald, church of god, philadelphia. Today we will examine the church of philadelphia and not only how our church compares to it, but also how we as individual christians compare to the christians in philadelphia. He opens the door for the church his royal household and allows it to come into the presence of god. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in. Pastor krupanandam philadelphia church message from book of revelation shekina prayer church.
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