Title: Little Power / Revelation 3: 7-13
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Little power /Rev 3:7-13
“Go,” Jesus said, “I am sending you out as lambs among wolves” (Luke 10:3).
As you said, the church is a small existence in the world.
The church is full of the poor, the sick, the ignorant and the poor,
That is why the church is full of people who are despised and despised in the world.
No matter what there is, there are those who are lacking in the world and even more lacking in the sight of God.
There is nothing to boast about, but only in Jesus Christ, the church and the saints.
As the head of the church, Jesus Christ, obeyed and depended on what he said, and stood in a victorious position.
will have to
1. Christ of Power
1) Christ holding the seven stars and standing among the seven golden candlesticks.
2) The Holy and True Christ.
3) Christ with the key of David.
Isaiah 22:22 "And I will put the keys of the house of David on his shoulder; when he opens, no one will shut, and
and no one will open it."
a. The key to the church and the kingdom of heaven, Christ who has sovereignty.
b. Christ who has sovereignty over heaven and earth and all things.
c. Christ has sovereignty over death and Hades.
2. open door
"I have put an open door before you" means that you can enter the kingdom of God.
No matter how hard the Jews who are persecuting them try to stop it, there is nothing they can do.
Therefore, the door of faith, grace, and evangelism are open to believers who are heading to the kingdom of God.
should realize
1) The door of faith Genesis 28:16,17 "Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, Surely the LORD is here;
I did not know that, and he was afraid and said, Awe, this place is nothing else; this is God.
It is the temple of God, and this is the gate of heaven."
2) The Gate of Grace Mal 3:10 “Bring your whole tithe into the storehouse, saith the LORD of hosts.
to have bread in your house, and with it you will test me, I will open the gates of heaven, and I will bless you
Behold, it is not poured out so that there is no place for it."
3) The door of evangelism Colossians 4:3 “Also pray for us, but God opens the door for us to evangelize.
Ask the Lord to tell the mystery of Christ, for this I am bound."
3. A church with little power
1) The Philadelphia Church with Little Power
Matthew 17:20 "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, command this mountain to move from here to there.
and it will be moved, and nothing will be impossible for you."
a. Philadelphia's deeds known by Christ - "I know your deeds"
b. The Philadelphia Church that kept the word of Christ even with little power
The reason he praised the church in Philadelphia was because he kept the Word even if the spiritual resources it possessed were insufficient.
because he worked hard for it. Just as he commended a widow's offering, so those who indulge in many things
Those who do not like him and who work hard even with little is valued.
c. Despite having little power, he did not betray the name of Christ.
What could not have betrayed the name of Christ is what Christ loved and for
Because you prayed. (John 13:1 “He loved his people in the world, and loved them to the end.
Luke 22:32 “But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.
After you have won, strengthen your brother.")
2) The sign of Christ's love
He converted the Jews who persecuted the church members in Philadelphia and brought them back to the church.
I will make them know that I love them” (Acts 6:7).
And the number of the disciples increased greatly, and a great multitude of priests also obeyed this way.”
3) Blessings of those who overcome
a. By keeping the word of perseverance, He saves us from the time of temptation.
The gospel of Christ's suffering was kept in the midst of persecution by the Jews, so with the special help of the Lord
You will be spared from the great tribulation to come. (Matt 24:22 “If those days are not reduced, all
No flesh will be saved, but those days will be shortened for the sake of the elect.”
b. If you keep the gospel of Christ you have, you will be crowned
As we hold on to the gospel until the Second Coming, others will take away the promised crown of life.
should not be allowed to go.
c. He who overcomes becomes a pillar in the temple of God
He who keeps the word and overcomes will never go out into the world again, and even though he has little power, he
Even if you are strong, you should rather stand in a firm position, like a pillar, in the temple of God.
and the name of God (that which God seals as his people forever), and the city of God, the new
The name of Jerusalem (which guarantees the saints heavenly citizenship) and the new name of Christ (Christ
The blessing of recording the fact that the saints share the same in the glory of victory)
will receive
Conclusion) “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
D” (Luke 12:32) The saints are the least of the world, but they believe in Jesus Christ and
When you come to salvation, keep the Word, and overcome all kinds of persecution and temptation, you can open up faith, grace and evangelism
He gives the door to bear fruit, to bless you, and to enter the kingdom of God abundantly.
For those who carry their share of the cross and follow, the Lord loves them so that they can avoid tribulation or
to crawl, to wear the crown of life, and to become a pillar in the temple of God. God's
A city with little power, willing to serve and be loyal to the God who delights in giving it to us forever.
I pray that the Lord's help will be with you, who will always give you victory.