Get Bible verse every day in your inbox. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Later in the vision, John would record this sight Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. David was the king who God promised that his throne would last forever, that he would always have a descendant to sit upon his throne. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [10]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. We pray and ask God to show us the direction we should go or how we should endure the situation we are in presently. The last chance had run out. Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. God prevented the Gospel from going to Asia, but opened the door for the Gospel to go to Europe in Pauls missionary journey. Well the language of verse 7 comes right out of Isaiah 22:22, talking about a man named Eliakim And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [3]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. ATTRIBUTES OF THE LORD - Vs. 7 ACTIONS FOR THE LORD - Vs. 8 We have David. read more. Listen again to the beginning of the book: The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take placeblessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. Well, if some of these Christians were converted Jews, then there could have been all sorts pressure and slander from friends and family members. You can be a fake and try to make in the Christian life. The victor: I will make him a pillar in the sanctuary of My God, and he will never go out again. I have set before YOU and OPEN door. There has been much debate over the meaning of the phrase translated keep you from. Those who believe that the church will go through part or all of the tribulation say that this phrase means that God will preserve the church through the time of judgment, through this time of testing. This morning we are going to look at the sixth of the seven letters to the churches and this letter is the one that gives hope as we look at the church and as we look toward the future. 7. He may do it in a variety of ways. In contrast, Christ speaks as the true Holy One (verses 9, 7). Matthew 24:1-14, Mark 13:1-13, Luke 21:7-19, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55, John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 19:11-21 In the 19th century, Philadelphia became a major industrial center and railroad hub that grew from an influx of European immigrants. What opportunities are we missing? From concerns about our health and relationships, to fears about our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, trials can feel so dangerous. Why? Peter mentioned this very thing when he said: For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. Message 11 from Revelation exploring Jesus' letter to the church at Philadelphia. But just a Jesus reminded the Philadelphian believers, He reminds us: behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. Give me your money, he demanded. A. Once again, Jesus makes it clear to His readers that He is perfectly acquainted with the who, what, how, and why of this church and its ministry. This little church is commended by the Holy and True One. [10] Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.". The promise that Jesus is giving to the one who overcomes is that they will have an eternal place of honor in Gods temple and by not going out anymore spoke of the security that they would have in their eternal home, never have to flee from earthquakes or enemies. - Revelation 3:7 You're Preaching, But Do You Know Who's Listening? Address to Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7), Write to the angel of the church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7, HCSB), 2. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. In fact, it has clearly Old Testament features. We'll talk more about what that means in a minute. We are rightly concerned about violations of our privacy. The Seven, part 13 Philadelphia: The Church of Persevering Witness Revelation 3:7-13 August 25, 2013 The Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century yet they are as relevant to us today as they were to the church then. It is this same Lord who has set the Christians in this outpost city before an open door which no one is able to shut. Since the start of the year I have been sharing with you how we are in a battle. Welcome: Take a Survey. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. Fourth, the test has a world-wide scope, Jesus said this test will come upon the whole world. Fifth, Jesus says the purpose of this testing is to test those who dwell upon the earth, a phrase that is used to describe unbelievers in the book of Revelation. Revelation 3:7-13 records Christ's message to the sixth of the seven churches addressed in Revelation 2-3. Revelation 3:7-13 LOVE LETTER In Revelation 2 & 3 our Lord Jesus Christ gives messages to 7 churches in Asia. The people are the same problems are the same. After introducing Himself to the church Jesus Christ immediately begins to commend the church and this takes up the bulk of this passage. 3:5-6; 15-16; Heb. We will also see that this opening and shutting also refers to opportunities for service. March 25, 2012 The prosperity which attends the preaching of the word in some places, and the discouragement in others, are not to be attributed to the different gifts and graces of men, so much as to the sovereign pleasure of Him who has the key of . The Passage: "The Church in Philadelphia" (3:7-13) In this passage we find the sixth letter, or mini-letter, that was dictated by Jesus to John in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. Revelation 3:7-13 records the letter to the church at Philadelphia, a city about 35 miles southeast of Sardis. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown. From home alarms to seat belts we want to feel secure in the things we are doing. In verse 9 we read of the second promise Christ made to this church, Behold, I will cause those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lieI will make them come and bow down at your feet, and make them know that I have loved you. (Revelation 3:9, NASB95)[9] Just like in Smyrna, the Christians in Philadelphia faced persecution and hostility from unbelieving Jews. Scripture 108 --- YES 108 WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? Letter To The Church At Philadelphia . This promise is not just for the church of Philadelphia, but includes all faithful churches throughout all history. Normally when that happens you kind of walk into the door and its embarrassing. Behold, I will cause those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lieI will make them come and bow down at your feet, and make them know that I have loved you. As we continue the series of The Seven Churches in Revelation, today we will be looking at the great church at Philadelphia. Series: Revd Up Book of Revelation Grace Evangelical Church Buzzsprout-1859908 Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0500 762 Dr. Young, DJY, Grace Evangelical, Grace Evan, Germantown, Memphis, Collierville, Bible, Jeremiah, Church, God full false Wednesday Night | The Life of Moses: Israel's First Deliverer - Part 4 | Dr. Young August 25, 2013 Therefore: Keep your passion, and Spread your passion Know: Who is Jesus? The "power" the church possesses is power before the Lord: spiritual power with God derived from their faithfulness to Him in the face of trial. He tells them plainly who he is and what he does. As we have studied these churches I have asked myself which of these churches are we most like and I believe it is this one. It is tempting to forget who is for us when everything and everyone seems to be against us. 10 Must-Have Tips For Giving A Public Invitation, I'd Rather Preach To Angels Than A Megachurch Crowd, Five Preaching Applications From The Movie Gravity. They have no real influence. THEY cannot shut itbehold, I will make THEM come and bow down before YOUR feet, and they will learn that I have loved you.. The Passage: The Church in Philadelphia (3:7-13). They understood their weaknesses and longed for the grace and strength of God to fill their lives and it did. Lessons teach principles of love, humbleness, repentance, trust in God's word, and not compromising with the world. **What Scholars Say** DESTINATION Rev.3:7. 7 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 'The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. Their salvation was secure, their entrance into the blessings of salvation by grace and into Christs future kingdom was guaranteed, that door was open before them. ( Revelation 3:7) The church in Philadelphia was put before a test. he that openeth, and no man shutteth, and shutteth, and no man openeth; he opens the scriptures, which are shut to a natural man, as he did in his own personal ministry, when here on earth, and now by his spirit; and none can shut them, either men or devils, or hinder the spread of light and knowledge by them: he opens the door of the gospel, and It is as immovable as we will be in His presence. [3] Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. The church was named after a nickname of it When it comes to suffering 1) Jesus reminds us of the fact before the fight, 2) Jesus reminds us of the purpose behind the pain, and 3) Jesus reminds us of the crown beyond the cross. by Attalus II Philadelphus, which means brother-lover and this name was given to him because of his loyalty to his brother who reigned in Pergamum before him. But He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness. Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christs power may reside in me. We are His example to others; even at our lowest, we can excel for His highest. New International Version (NIV) Subscribe. Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile God has the power to show us opportunities in our lives. 3:5-6; 15-16; Heb. (John 17:11, 12, 14, 15). A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation. Contact Us. I can choose to take these opportunities or not. November 9, 2014 In Rocky II, he returns and wins against Apollo Creed. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Todd Linn; Revelation 21:9-22:5. HUMOR Revelation 3:13-22. Please stand, if you are able, in honor of the reading of Gods Word. Jesus is saying, I am the real God, I am the one and only true God, there is no other. We are promised that when we see Him in heaven we will see Him just as He is (1 John 3:2), and whatever we may have known of Him will not compare with the reality in which we will then see Him. The Greek word translated from means from, out from, or away from. If the Lord Jesus intended to convey to the church that He would preserve them through the tribulation there are Greek prepositions that would have more clearly conveyed that, prepositions that mean in or through. Another clear objection to this being a promise to preserve us through the tribulation is that believers will not all be preserved, in fact many will be martyred. Hear the Word. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. A continuation of the bible study on the seven churches. This is confirmed when we look at the structure of the letter: SEVEN PARTS OF THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH OF PHILADELPHIA, 1. Laodicea has become synonymous with being lukewarm. Messages on Revelation | Desiring God Sermon Jesus Is the Ruler of Kings on Earth Nov 26, 1989 Scripture: Revelation 1:4-5 John Piper Sermon A Year-End Look at Jesus Christ Dec 27, 1992 Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20 John Piper Conference Message Stirring Your Affections for Jesus Campus Outreach College Event Feb 4, 2009 Scripture: Revelation 2 And like the church in Smyrna, the Philadelphian church is being persecuted by Jews in that city. Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. There will be unbelievers on the earth at this time that will repent and be saved, but others will refuse to repent. We are to warn everybody that this world is headed for destruction, and He is on His way. The author begins by describing Himself as He who is holy (Revelation 3:7b, NASB95)[3] this phrase refers to God, who alone possesses absolute holiness. Real God, and what he does fake and try to make in the things that must soon take.. 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