The church Jesus described often has little resemblance to many of Look atMatthew 16:18. thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not 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. We'll never share your email. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. We are God's covenant people. He may do it in a variety of ways. His new name which He will write upon us and we will be privileged to call Him will reflect the glorious revelation of His Person. This can relieve much stress in my life, if I will trust God. But it's either suffer for Jesus now, or suffer without Jesus then. But to understand what the phrase means in this context, we need to look at verse 8-10. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995. God grant us open doors! Rev. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, [2] who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Zombie Christians 7 "And to the [ a]angel of the church in Philadelphia write, 'These things says He who is holy,He who is true, "He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, andshuts and no one opens": 8 "I know your works. Church history tells us that some Christians from Philadelphia were martyred with Polycarp in Smyrna. Give me your money, he demanded. Promise to the overcoming Christian My Perseverance Leads to My Protection (Revelation 3:10-12), Because you have kept My command to endure, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is going to come over the whole world to test those who live on the earth. That view is unlikely, both on linguistic and biblical grounds. Lets take a moment to look at several details of this wonderful promise to the church: First, the testing is still future. In every case, it is power to live for God. Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. Second, the testing is for a limited time, Jesus calls it the hour of testing. Third, this test will expose people for what they really are. Revelation 3:7-13 New International Version To the Church in Philadelphia 7 "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. -Jews. 108 --- YES 108 WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? While Patrick minded his master's pigs in the nearby hills, he lived The only requirement He gives us is to walk through the door and share. Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. Revelation 3:8. read more, The Church That Jesus Loved March 25, 2012 8 I know your deeds. Revelation 3:7-13, " 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 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jimerwin/2016/01/31/revelation-21-322-seven-tests-of-a-healthy-church/, Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book ", How to Respond to My Former Church-Going Friends. Because another power was at work within them. When we are being slandered or marginalized, or rebuffed and rejected, in whatever way, it is tempting to forgot the love of Jesus in the face of the world's lovelessness. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, Embedded video for Philadelphia - The Church that was Faithful - Revelation 3:7-13. Event Pictures. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Revelation 3:713, NASB95)[2], THE AUTHOR, THE CHURCH, THE CITY (Revelation 3:7). They claim, falsely, to be the holy people of God. Today we look at the last letter to the seven churches of Asia who represent church congregations throughout church history. Sermons. The Philadelphians had little power, but they persevered. Doesn't that excite you and encourage you. 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 They were circumcised outwardly, but not circumcised in the heart. They would gladly give their lives rather than deny the One who had died for them. In Revelation 1:18 we learned that Jesus holds the keys to death and Hades. read more, Philadelphia: The Church of Persevering Witness, The Seven, part 13 When we feel weak, we still have His strength, and our faith and resolve to continue to grow our faith will become a mighty pillar that others can look to for encouragement and as an example. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown. read more, Scripture: This little church is commended by the Holy and True One. . This was important in the Greek and Roman world that had multiple gods and goddesses. When you are in the midst of a season of suffering, it is a fight to feel safe. The city of Philadelphia was 28 miles southeast of Sardis. The title Holy One is used as a messianic title in the New Testament. 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. In this study of Revelation 3, Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us about a church that was true to the Word of God. [1]MacArthur, John, Because the Time is Near. They are in some sense powerless against the forces which oppose them. read more. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : The Church At Philadelphia: A Committed Church. He'll open that same door for us if we desire it! Revelation: Revelation 3:7-13 - The Church at Philadelphia and the Key of David The church that kept the faith Up to this point, phrases from the vision of chapter 1 were used to identify the speaker. There are three qualities that define Jesus in this verse: Jesus is holy. Clearly these Christians have very little social capital or political clout. When things are tough, the church learns to get innovative. But I think we can say that this declaration would have been hugely significant for the first readers, and should be for us as well. These cohorts do Satan's work for him on earth. What door is God closing in my life? Revelation 13:1-18. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995, [10]New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. We are to warn everybody that this world is headed for destruction, and He is on His way. August 25, 2013 When a Christian is seeking Gods will, we have freedom, but we also have guidance. For this reason He can declare: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. Revelation He is pure and absolutely flawless. Opening Reading: Psalm 145 Outline: Living for Christ Growing in Christ Abundant Thanksgiving Remember Lot's Wife Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): Philippians 2:12 2 Corinthians 13:5 Philippians 1:6 Psalm 145:20 Luke 17:32 Colossians 2:6-7 Colossians 1:9-10 Isaiah 64:6 Ephesians 2:8 John 3:3-5 Mark 10: . Todd Linn; Revelation 21:9-22:5. Where Sardis lacked faith and the power of the Holy Spirit because of that lack of faith, this church fully relied on the Holy Spirit for power and it was evident. Jesus Christ, the antitype has the sole authority to determine who enters His kingdom. Series: Revd Up Book of Revelation - Revelation 3:7 Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. I will make those from the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews and are not, but are lyingnote thisI will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I have loved you. (Revelation 3:9, HCSB). But in person he has proclaimed the gospel and has pointed countless men to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ." -J. HamiltonOther Illustrations:The Framed Picture of Revelation 11-16144,000 sealed6 trumpet plagues (7-9)True Prophet John (10:1-11)Persecuted Church (11:1-14)Christ is King (11:15-19)Persecuted Church (12:1-13:10)Satan's . So don't put the Lord to the test. Unlike the other gods that are made of stone or wood, Jesus is real and He can be trusted to help you. for God is on your side. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Revelation 3:7-13, Denomination: 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. And right away we see a connection to the phrase key of David from verse 7. read more, Scripture: 3:7-13 John, the Postman of Patmos, delivers the 6th letter from the Lord Jesus Christ to the church located in the original city of Philadelphia. When the door shut, the opportunity for salvation from the flood was over. 8 I know your deeds. Yesterday; by Alex Chapman; The Serpent Slayer - Matthew 2:13-23. The final promise is in the end of verse 10 which says, Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. (Revelation 3:10, NASB95)[10] Because the Christians in the church of Philadelphia had remained faithful and had patiently endured through many tests, Jesus promises to keep them from the ultimate test. [13] He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.. Notice how the context helps us make sense of all this key and door language. The younger brother resisted pressure from Rome to turn against his older sibling, earning him the nickname Philadelphus (brotherly love).1. Text: Revelation 3:7-13 Sermon Series: Email from Jesus (Revelation 2-3) Sermon Church of the Living Dead by Ray Pritchard The Sardis spirit overtakes us whenever we begin to take God's gifts for granted. This is the distinction that Paul made between true Jews and false Jews in Romans 2:28-29. You are loved now, I am love now, and one day, that love will be confirmed before all creation. Revelation 3:7-13, Denomination: I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lostthe world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. And no one can take that from us. In Revelation 1 the resurrected Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to write Application: It is important to know that Jesus opens and shuts the door. Because the diagnosis given by Jesus contains no mention of unhealthiness in the church. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. The primary purpose for the founding of Philadelphia was that it would be a center of Greek culture and language reaching out and Hellenizing the region around it. John MacArthur writes, The church is not a place for people with no weaknesses. As we continue the series of The Seven Churches in Revelation, today we will be looking at the great church at Philadelphia. First, Jesus promises that the one who overcomes will be made a pillar in the temple of My God and he will not go out from it anymore. This is a figure of speech, you will not actually be made a stone pillar. "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. 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