The seven churches described in the book of revelation. Index books of the bible revelation church in philadelphia. The royal book of revelation kindle edition by flurry, gerald, church of god, philadelphia. This is the seventh part in the bible study series. Philadelphia is the name of the city, and we draw an assumption that christ calls them philadelphians because.
That the church itself was poor and wanting in worldly endowments seems to be indicated by re 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. To the church of philadelphia sermon by johnny small. 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. Every person on this earth is given this opportunity. But there is an admonition to continue what they were already doing. Seven churches, god was pleased with only two churches. Laodicea, located at the junction of several important trade routes, is 77 kilometers 48 miles from philadelphia alasehir and 155 kilometers 96 miles from ephesus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The fifth of the seven churches was sardis, which was 50 miles inland from the aegean sea and due east of thyatira modern izmur. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars.
Revelation is the most misunderstood book in the bible. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in. The only reference to his appearance is found in the book of isaiahmore than seven hundred years. 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. Why did the church in philadelphia receive a direct message from the.
Background philadelphia lies 45 kilometers east of sardis and today the city of alashehir stands where the ancient city stood. Cornerstone university president joe stowell travels to modern turkey, to the ancient ruins of philadelphiahome to one of the 7 churches addressed in the beginning of. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity. Testament trials of the nation of israel are a metaphor for the individuals relationship with god, the warnings in the book of revelation speak to every christfollower today. They do not say the church at philadelphia is full of brotherly love. Philadelphia was situated at the foot of the mountains leading to annatolia and, as such, was the doorway to this region. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading unveiled at last. Members of the church of god in philadelphia undoubtedly faced similar influences and pressures as did other christians at the time. John wrote that christ is the one who holds the key of david. The christians in the asian city of philadelphia were among those who took the brunt of these claims. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Unlike the other letters to the churches in revelation 2 and 3, correction is not to be found.
A letter to philadelphia the great awakening the seven. These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of david, he that openeth, and no man shutteth. Revelation 22, the tree of life brent kercheville march, 2011 revelation 21. Philadelphia was a city in asia minor modernday turkey on the imperial post road. Unto the angel of the church of philadelphia and laodicea.
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 church of the open door the city and the assembly 3. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia, write. It was founded by the king of pergamum around 190 b. What event in the book of revelation comes upon the entire world to try those who dwell. The promise given to the philadelphia church and the challenge to continue to be faithful is. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia write, these things says he. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel unlocks revelation. But the focus of this book is on the royal rule of gods family. The sleeping church that needed to wake up revelation 3. Philadelphia was the sixth of seven congregations to receive a message from jesus christ at the end of the first century. These things says the holy one, the one who is true. 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. To the church in philadelphia to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 3 letters. Because you have kept the word of my patience, i also will keep you from the hour of temptation. People of the world see it as the blackest kind of disasterwhich they foolishly bring upon themselves. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. The esoteric meaning of the church of philadeplphia in the book of revelation apocalypse. The church in philadelphia was the sixth of seven churches who received a spiritual evaluation directly from god through jesus christ. This church in philadelphia is unique among the seven churches because it is the only church the lord registers no complaint against. These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key. For an overview of the messages to all seven congregations, see seven churches of revelation. A round trip visit to all the seven churches of revelation, starting at laodicea, would be 523 kilometers or 325 miles.
The sixth study about the seven churches of revelation is concerning the letter to the church at philadelphia. The letter is addressed to the angel of the church at philadelphia. My prayer is that we would be a philadelphia church in todays times. Daniel unlocks revelation kindle edition by flurry, gerald, church of god, philadelphia. 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. In this series on the seven churches of revelation, we have examined the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira and sardis. If i could choose one church to be a part of out of these seven churches, it would be the church at philadelphia. 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 words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of david, who opens and.
The philadelphian church is the recipient of this letter. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Everyone knows that our historic american city of philadelphia, pennsylvania, named for the church to which we come. What is the hour of trial or testing that is going to come upon the whole earth in revelation 10. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches revelation 3. Church of philadelphia to be kept from the great tribulation period. Daniel unlocks revelation kindle edition by flurry. Philadelphia is the sixth of the seven churches listed in the book of revelation. Gods inspired words to the congregation at philadelphia are an uplifting message of hope and encouragement.
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. Philadelphia was located on a hillside about 30 miles southeast of sardis. The town received its name from his nickname, philadelphus or brother lover. 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. 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. The church that had patiently persevered revelation 3. The ancient city of philadelphia, which sits near the cogamus river, is 44.
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. Philadelphia is listed as the sixth church of the seven. The church of philadelphia, god was pleased with the church of philadelphia, why. A careful scrutiny of these verses shows something is missing that almost all assume is there. Jesus also told the church in philadelphia he would keep them from. As you know, we have been going through revelation, chapters 2 and 3, and the letters to seven churches in asia minor that were written to those churches by the lord himself, the head of the church i. This king had a special devotion to his brother, eumenes ii. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. This angel is not an angelic being, but a human messenger who as was a leader in the church and who read the scriptures to the congregation in the church see colossians 4. What makes this book so electrifying is that most of it is being fulfilled right now. Church of philadelphia archives book of revelation. December 2007 this sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge. Members of the church of god in philadelphia undoubtedly.