Title Philadelphia Church/Rev 3:7-13
Content 1. The mission of the church is to spread the gospel. So the church is an opportunity to spread the gospel if possible.
To do this, Christ established the church on this earth.
2. And the church must open the door to the world.
We need to make sure that people come in safely at any time.
3. The Lord was interested in a certain church around the first century, and this church is
It was a church that was fully prepared for sound propagation. This church is a very enviable book
Let us learn the details of this church.
I. It was the church that drew the Lord's attention (7-8).
A. He introduced the Lord.
1. Holy - Holiness means separation. Jesus is not a created being, but all things.
He is the creator of (John 1:1-3). Therefore, of course, Christ must be distinct from the natural world.
Christ was set apart from the evils of the world. He was without sin,
He died for sinners (1 Peter 2:21-22).
He exhorts them to "separate, be holy" from salt and corruption.
2. Be truthful - The word "truth" has the meaning of "true, true". Jesus is true
He is the Lord. And He is the true Messiah. These words mean that the world calls Himself the Messiah.
This is a necessary word because there are people. Also, the word “truth” means “trust, trust”.
I do. Jesus never lies. But the devil is able to tell lies.
C. Jesus never leads us astray. So we can trust Him with confidence.
can be underground
3. He who has the key of David - This means the sovereignty of Christ. This sovereignty is
It means that Christ rules all things. Our life and death, heaven and hell,
The key to success and failure is all in Christ. So the Lord will
He opens and closes the door accordingly. But once Christ opens the door,
He said no one would close the door.
B. I was praised.
1. Little power had great potential. The Philadelphia church was small in every way.
However, it was a church with great potential compared to its ability.
2. There was biblical loyalty. This church was keeping the word of the Lord. Sade in verse 3
It was completely different from the church. It was a church that knew the truth and practiced what it knew.
3. He had a great reputation. They too were persecuted, but never yielded to persecution.
For this, they received great praise. Under no circumstances would they deny their beliefs.
didn't
C. Received a reward.
In verse 1.8, they were rewarded for evangelism.
You have received a blessing to preach. Being able to evangelize is a blessing.
2. The Philadelphia church was geographically very strategic.
There was a commercial road, that is, a crossroads. Moreover, the Greek language was the official language of the area.
It was chosen, and this was the perfect condition for evangelism.
II. The promise of the Lord was given (9-13).
A. I will subdue your enemies.
1. Satan does not let the saints prosper. When a farmer sows a seed, the enemy
Sow tares on them. The Lord knew this and made a provision for them.
2. Behold, among the synagogue of Satan, those who claim to be Jews, but are not, and lie
I will give you some Esau so that they may come and bow down at your feet, knowing that I love you.
He said he would make known.
3. The Lord will subdue the enemies of the church so that they will receive Christ.
Those who oppose Christ will someday kneel at the feet of Christ.
Makes him kneel and confess that he is Lord (Philippians 2:9-11).
4. The Lord will someday pay the price for the sins of those who oppose Him.
Therefore, we do not have to worry about their sins (Romans 12:19-21).
B. I will protect you from the great tribulation.
Verse 1.10, “I will keep you from the hour of temptation, because the whole world
It is a time to come and test those who dwell on the earth.” The time of testing is the 7 years of the Great Tribulation.
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2. God bless the faithful saints of Philadelphia from the terrible wrath of God.
He promised to save him. The word to keep in verse 10 means "to protect outside a certain area."
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3. According to these words, the Lord will remove the faithful saints from this earth before the great tribulation begins.
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C. I will strengthen you and make you safe.
1. When it is clear that God is the cause of the church, the church will not suffer any kind of physical persecution.
Whatever it is, it can be tolerated.
2. So Paul said, "Neither death nor life, neither angels nor authorities
Neither field nor present, nor future, nor power, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created
Even water can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord
None (Romans 8:38-39).
D. I will give you a new name.
1. The fourth promise of Christ is to make a good name better.
This means showing evidence to everyone through change.
2. For this work, the power of the Holy Spirit must be revealed.
Because it is not publicity by the Holy Spirit. May the Holy Spirit bless their hearts, wills, and deeds reverently.
It is to make them like Christ.
conclusion
1. God gives us the opportunity to turn our attention completely to God.
It is entirely up to us.
2. When God opens a door for us, Satan also interferes with that door.
Let's not forget that we come into Christ. But as long as we are in Christ, we have no worries.
All.