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. 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 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 sixth letter of revelation is addressed to the church of philadelphia. My prayer is that we would be a philadelphia church in todays times. Map of the roman empire philadelphia bible history online. The philadelphian church is the recipient of this letter. He opens the door for the church his royal household and allows it to come into the presence of god. Philadelphia was the sixth of seven congregations to receive a message from jesus christ at the end of the first century. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 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.
That the church itself was poor and wanting in worldly endowments seems to be indicated by re 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. The letter to philadelphia suggests that this church will retain its separatist leanings even throughout the last days. Whats hidden in the old book is revealed in the new testament. 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 salutationand to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. Pastor krupanandam philadelphia church message from book of revelation shekina prayer church. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. For an overview of the messages to all seven congregations, see seven churches of revelation. Revelation s warning the church in philadelphia was the sixth of seven churches who received a spiritual evaluation directly from god through jesus christ. Thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea revelations 1. The church of philadelphia in the book of revelation womens bible study today we see applause and appreciation from jesus to the.
Philadelphia is the sixth of the seven churches listed in the book of revelation. Philadelphia was located on a main artery between rome and pergamos. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. 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. Revelation 22, the tree of life brent kercheville march, 2011 revelation 21. 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. Revelation 4 the church in heaven sunday, may 5, 20. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Letters to the churches in the book of revelation philadelphia rev.
On his second missionary journey he tried to go into the province of asia to preach the. 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. To the church in philadelphia to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia, write. 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. This is the seventh part in the bible study series.
The church of philadelphia in the book of revelation revelation. 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. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. 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. 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. The book of daniel and revelation complement each other. The ancient city of philadelphia, which sits near the cogamus river, is 44. Revelation the church of philadelphia faithful amos37. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in. Why did the church in philadelphia receive a direct message from the. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity. It is located in the kuzucay valley, near the bottom of mount bozdad, in modern turkeys province of manisa. Philadelphia was a city in asia minor modernday turkey on the imperial post road, an important trade route. 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.
The philadelphia church became predominant during the twentieth century. Letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 1 and unto the angel of the church in sardis write. These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of david, he that openeth. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. If i could choose one church to be a part of out of these seven churches, it would be the church at philadelphia. Unlike the other letters to the churches in revelation 2 and 3, correction is not to be found. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading unveiled at last. 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.
Everyone knows that our historic american city of philadelphia, pennsylvania, named for the church to which we come. Boycott, capital jerusalem, church of philadelphia, church of. The church at philadelphia was commended for its obedience. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. Church of philadelphia archives book of revelation.
There are 3 theories to the time rapture of the church will take place in relation to the great tribulation period. The royal book of revelation kindle edition by flurry, gerald, church of god, philadelphia. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches revelation 3. In the book of revelation, jesus christ instructed john to write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches. Gods inspired words to the congregation at philadelphia are an uplifting message of hope and encouragement. Revelation 2 and to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. The book of revelation is the blessings and curses of deuteronomy 2732 on a global scale. Pastor krupanandam philadelphia church message from book. Index books of the bible revelation church in philadelphia.
Bible study on tribulation and the seventieth week in the book of daniel by dr. Jesus also told the church in philadelphia he would keep them from. The churches in this context refers to the community or local congregations of christians living. Seven churches, god was pleased with only two churches. 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. But there is an admonition to continue what they were already doing. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. The only reference to his appearance is found in the book of isaiahmore than seven hundred years. Message to the church of philadelphia revelation 3.
These things says the holy one, the one who is true. The word philadelphia roughly translates to mean friendly city or city of brotherly love. 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. Daniel unlocks revelation kindle edition by flurry.
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. 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. The church of the open door the city and the assembly 3. 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. Jesus promises the church of philadelphia that he will keep them from the hour of trial coming to test those who dwell on earth. The seven churches described in the 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 kilometers 27 miles from sardis and 77 kilometers 48 miles from laodicea. Members of the church of god in philadelphia undoubtedly. Every bible believing christian aught to read this book which gives one a clear understanding of bible prophecy at the end times. The church of philadelphia, god was pleased with the church of philadelphia, why. These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of david. It will be a haven for people who, in obedience to the commands we find in 2 timothy 3.
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