See the discussion concerning the identity of the angel at revelation 1. We now study the second last message addressed to philadelphia, the faithful church revelation 3. Some of the points that are discussed include the key of david, the lords knowledge, the open door, the synagogue of satan, the crown of victory, and jesus new name. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 3. In my view jesus refers here to the rapture of the church. Philadelphia was built by attalus philadelphus, king of pergamum died 8 bc from which it derives its name. This chapter contains messages to the churches of sardis, philadelphia and laodicea, three of the seven churches of asia located in. As we return this book, i pray those words encourage, sober, humble, captivate, and excite you in light of what were studying.
We have covered five of the seven churches thus far and we will soon pass beyond these letters into the heart of the book of revelation. As we read this passage, five questions about world missions arise. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love forone another. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. John received this revelation from jesus hrist and at the same time, this revelation reveals the risen and exalted hrist, who holds the keys of life and death and hades rev. These are the words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of david, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of david, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven churches sixth message, philadelphia we continue looking at the seven messages in revelation 2 3.
These are the words of the one who is holy and true, who has the key of david. Philadelphiathe faithful and blameless church, revelation 3. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Write this letter to the angel of the church in philadelphia. The words of w the holy one, x the true one, y who has the key of david, z who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. Christ will bring forward this book of life, and show the names of the faithful, before god, and all the angels, at the great day. This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of david. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven churches sixth message, philadelphia. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Thus, the blessings must be available, must be applicable to all believers living at all times after the writing of the book. John wrote that christ is the one who holds the key of david. See, i have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. Nov 09, 2014 as we return this book, i pray those words encourage, sober, humble, captivate, and excite you in light of what were studying.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation begins with letters from christ himself to these churches, letters that include commendation, criticism, and comfort. Oct 28, 2015 this feature is not available right now. The christians in the asian city of philadelphia were among those who took the brunt of these claims. The holy, the true davids key in his hand, opening doors no one can lock, locking. Throughout our campus you will hear people say, every classroom a great commission classroom. The philadelphian church is the recipient of this letter. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied.
A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton. It may be that such a revival occurred shortly after the book of revelation was written. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 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. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Oct 03, 20 pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of revelation. The believers are not merely to be kept from satan but kept out of a time that is coming on all the world. To the church in philadelphia to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. A committed church sermon by dean rhine, revelation 3. We continue looking at the seven messages in revelation 23. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, what does god think of his church. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of revelation. The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of david, who opens and no one. May 08, 2009 biblical eschatology blog many great expositors of the bible have gotten end times and revelation wrong.
Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The church that serves 7 and to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. The ook of revelation is also a prophetic book about the past, the present and the future. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. The bible is the most amazing book the world has ever seen. Behold, i have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power. No great university in the land can give you an understanding of life that this book will give you. We are continuing to move through the letters of our lord to the seven churches of asia minor.
What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. Tgc resource library free online resources from the gospel coalition explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text resources from the. Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. The door of opportunity is there for the taking and john in revelation outlines this for the church in philadelphia. The church of the open door the city and the assembly 3. The answers that christ gave to these questions applied to the church at philadelphia and apply to us with equal force today. This means suddenly, unexpectedly, without announcement and not necessarily soon. John, starting from sardis, would travel a narrow stripbetween the cogamus river, a branch of the hermus on his left, and the range of tmolus mountains on the rightthirty miles in length. 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.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Remember that on a separate page there are common notes for. Recall that in the introductory sermon to this series, we emphasized the promise of blessing in revelation 1. These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of david. These things saith the holy and true, who has the key of david, who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens.
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