[9]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. Because these Jews had rejected Jesus Christ as the Messiah, they were not a synagogue of God, but a synagogue of Satan. If you are growing and maturing as a Christian, each year you ought to be a little easier to live with -- more patient, compassionate, understanding of others, and mature in your judgment. The biblical city was located about 28 miles southeast of the city of Sardis. "Never again will he leave it," says Jesus. What he really says is, "Since you have kept my word of patient endurance." We are "created unto good works." - Revelation 3:7

More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com A pillar can also represent honor and often were carved to honor a god or goddess in the pagan temples. I have the key of David. If the doors to continued expansion are closing, it may be because we are disobedient, or it may presage the closing of this present age. (Revelation 3:7 NIV). Mathew 23:1-12: Be a Practicing Disciple. Introduction. He governs the events of history on earth. Revelation 3:7. He has been waiting until his enemies be made his footstool, for long centuries. And when we do that, we realize that near the end of this book, God will tell these disciples even more about His temple and about His city, the New Jerusalem. Jesus ends by promising to write on those who overcome His new name. Jesus is Christs earthly name that told us He was our Savior. You can write your answers in your bulletin. This is not a negative comment to say that they are weak, but rather He is commending them for their strength. Play: 12-15-96 The Rapture Controversy - Part 3 Revelation 3:10.

I'd encourage you to go to that message online if you want to dig into those ideas a little deeper. 12Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. So the door which had been closed to him once was opened to him later by the Lord. This Philadelphia was established by the Pergamum king Eumenes II in 189 BC. From concerns about our health and relationships, to fears about our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, trials can feel so dangerous. Turn in your Bibles this morning to Revelation 3:7-13, our passage for this morning. How? c. Sardis: The combination of easy money and a loose moral environment made the people of Sardis notoriously soft and pleasure loving. Hebrews 10:23-25, Revelation 3:5-16, James 2:14-24, As a helpful model of Godly faithfulness we can learn from this congregation in considering 1) The Church, City, and Correspondent (Revelation 3:7), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 3:8-9), and finally 3) The Command & Counsel (Revelation 3:10-13), This weekend, people are celebrating St. Patricks Day. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [3]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. See, I have placed The Lord presents himself to this church in a very unusual way, seen in Verse7 of Chapter3: "To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: "These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. A pillar is a symbol of strength and permanence. As I said earlier, this church receives no condemnation, but instead Christ outlines four realities that characterize this church. "Because he will save his people from their sins," (Matthew 1:21). We also see in 5:5 and 22:16 that Jesus is called the root of David. - Revelation 7:14-15. In every case, it is power to live for God. [9] Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but liebehold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. (Isaiah 22:17 NIV). 2023 Way of Grace Church: Buckeye, AZ All Rights Reserved, Keep What is Written (Revelation 1:1-22:21)(overview), A Tour of Our Future Glory (Revelation 21:9-22:5), Way of Grace Church | P.O. for God is on your side. Jesus says, Don't let anyone discourage you by encouraging you to drop out of the race. Choose Perseverance Do not let anybody take that away from you, says Jesus. We are seeing something unusual in this line today. And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: I know your deeds. The city of Philadelphia was 28 miles southeast of Sardis. Everyone knows that our historic American city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, named for the church to which we come today, means "brotherly love" (although some Philadelphians today call it "the city of the brotherly shove!"). The death of Jesus long ago means life for us now, power to live today, and power to live forever. In this study of Revelation 3, Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us about a church that was true to the Word of God. WebRevelation 7:13-14 Niv. Third, Jesus said, you have not denied My name. In spite of pressures that they faced in the city, they remained loyal no matter the cost. The book of Revelation mentions one who holds the Key of David. 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. Let me just remind you that these letters can 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. There will be unbelievers on the earth at this time that will repent and be saved, but others will refuse to repent. I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown. We know very little about this church, like many of the churches in this book. In the new heavens and the new earth redemption will no longer be required, but a new role will be given our Lord, and in that new work the church is called to share. Last, says Jesus, "I will also write on him my new name." The Lord Jesus Christ goes on to describe Himself as the One who has the key of David. He would be replaced by a godly man named Eliakim, of whom God said, "I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David. 11/23-Teen Challenge will be with us As we think about this beautiful message from Jesus to His followers in ancient Philadelphia, I think we are reminded, just as we were with the letter to Smyrna, that Christ wants to help us through seasons of suffering. Each one of you who know Christ has been given spiritual gifts and has been commissioned by him to use those gifts to bless people and meet their needs. The hour of testing is also called Daniels Seventieth Week, the time of Jacobs trouble, the seven-year tribulation period. WebRevelation 3:7-13 THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR Intro: We are continuing to move through the letters of our Lord to the seven churches of Asia Minor. What he opens, no one can shut; and what he shuts, no one can open." Revelation 3:7-13, The Church in Philadelphia - Cornerstone Baptist Church Fargo Cornerstone Baptist Church New Here Sunday Services About Pastor Glenn Knudson What We Believe Sermons Sermon Topics Sermon Series Sermon Books Speakers Sermon Dates Date Year Month All Sermons Adult Bible Study Adult Bible Study: Genesis Adult The fact that the church is not mentioned by name throughout the entire period of tribulation described in Revelation 4:1-19:10. Three names will be written on the overcomer.

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read more, Scripture: The book itself begins and ends with this assurance. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. Baptist, Dear Beloved Philadelphia still exists today as the city of Alaehir in modern Turkey and has a population of more than 41000 people. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. read more, Denomination: {2} The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. It is a picture of security, permanence and strength. Chicago, Ill. : Moody Publishers, 2007, [2]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. SERIES 3 OF 4: Revelation | rss | more. Also, we must understand that the promised reward is not something of a different nature tacked on to the activity being rewarded; it is, rather, the activity itself -- communion with God in worship and service -- in its consummation. (Revelation 3:11-13 NIV). I have noticed something interesting in reading the various commentators on this letter. Watch; Listen; Downloads Sermon Audio; Sermon Notes; July 2, 2017 . That is not a reference to the possible loss of salvation. 1 Corinthians 1:1-26, Enriched. To a church that is responsive and ready to be used, the Lord will use his power to "open and shut" to make their enemies respect them and openly acknowledge God's blessing upon them. He has just been describing a time when the greatest trial that the earth has ever known will come, the terrible great tribulation. read more, Denomination: Speaking of Let us pray: "O Key of David and scepter of the house of Israel, you open and no one can close, you close and no one can open: Come and rescue the prisoners who are in darkness and the shadow of death." When you respond to that, however, it becomes an open door. Wagga Wagga Evangelical Church. This description is the only one of the seven letters not to be drawn from chapter one. This success in ministry rest in large congregation, big amount of money that is entering, large Well, if some of these Christians were converted Jews, then there could have been all sorts pressure and slander from friends and family members. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. That does not mean we are perfect, but instead that we are aware of our weaknesses and flaws and that we are each redeemed sinners at different stages of growth and spiritual maturity, but I see in you that desire to remain faithful to Gods Word and to obey it and to be faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ. Sunday Sermon.

I know that you have Jesus exhorts the church to continue doing what they have been doing, to continue to be faithful and to patiently endure until He returns to take them to be with Him. I have set before YOU and OPEN door. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, What does God think of His church? Here in Revelation 1, we find the See, I have placed before you an open door that no man can shut. Once again we have a renewal of Jesus' wonderful promise, "I am coming soon."

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