The royal book of revelation kindle edition by flurry, gerald, church of god, philadelphia. Jan 22, 2017 the church has been existence for over 30yrs. Gods inspired words to the congregation at philadelphia are an uplifting message of hope and encouragement. Philadelphia was a city in asia minor modernday turkey on the imperial post road, an important trade route. In the book of revelation, john used this old testament metaphor to get across a vital message to the church in philadelphia, and thereby to all christians. People of the world see it as the blackest kind of disasterwhich they foolishly bring upon themselves. 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.
In this series on the seven churches of revelation, we have examined the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira and sardis. 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. For an overview of the messages to all seven congregations, see seven churches of revelation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading unveiled at last. The message is from the lord jesus christ through an angel or messenger likely a reference to the pastor. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church and he offers them advice on how to get back on track. And yet, our savior looked to the heart of the matter, and saw that this little church from philadelphia was being faithful to him. The philadelphia church became predominant during the twentieth century. There are 3 theories to the time rapture of the church will take place in relation to the great tribulation period.
Church in philadelphia, seven church of revelation turkey. It is the church where god has given to his people their finest, their broadest, and their greatest opportunity revelation 3. Philadelphia, which means brotherly love, was situated in lydia along the hermus river valley about 38 miles southeast of sardis. 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. May the church of philadelphia,gods very own church grow from strength to strength in this world ruled by the. This sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge.
The word philadelphia roughly translates to mean friendly city or city of brotherly love. If i could choose one church to be a part of out of these seven churches, it would be the church at philadelphia. The cornice from a building in ancient philadelphia photo by joel meeker. To the church of the middle ages the message was given to hold fast what you have till i come revelation 2. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. Jesus promises the church of philadelphia that he will keep them from the hour of trial coming to test those who dwell on earth. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church. But the focus of this book is on the royal rule of gods family. The church of philadelphia the church of philadelphia in revelation covers the era between the second half of the 18 th century and the first half of the 19 th century. Philadelphia was the sixth of seven congregations to receive a message from jesus christ at the end of the first century. The church at philadelphia was from a lessimportant town, they were being persecuted for their faith, and the church was said to have little strength. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. Here you can find information about the history of ancient turkey, about biblical sites to visit in turkey and greece, major christian saints, missionary journeys of st. Aug 26, 2015 this is the seventh part in the bible study series.
It was one of the two churches of the seven that didnt receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame. Criswell sermon library the open door of philadelphia. A letter to philadelphia the great awakening the seven. On his second missionary journey he tried to go into the province of asia to preach the gospel but was forbidden by the holy spirit. The philadelphian church is the recipient of this letter. Feb 01, 20 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 the book of revelation. It was a border town that was situated where the borders of three countries or regions came together, marcia, lydia and phrygia. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. The great disappointment came as a major blow to many in the advent movement and the counsel to hold fast what you have that no one may take your crown revelation. What makes this book so electrifying is that most of it is being fulfilled right now. Revelations warning the church in philadelphia was the sixth of seven churches who received a spiritual evaluation directly from god through jesus christ. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. To the church in philadelphia to the angel of the church in philadelphia write.
That the church itself was poor and wanting in worldly endowments seems to be indicated by re 3. You will see that this church receives no rebuke, as it is a good church that seeks the truth and desires to follow the lord jesus wherever he goes. Daniel continually realized that god was his judge and therefore refused to compromise, regardless of the trial he found himself in. Although several ancient cities bore the name of philadelphia, this is generally agreed to be the one listed among the seven churches written to by john in the book of revelation. In fact, jesus said that the day will come when all will know that i have loved thee v. Church of philadelphia archives book of revelation. Members of the church of god in philadelphia undoubtedly. Church of philadelphia transcription gnostic teachings. The apostle john penned the revelation at the age of 92 while exiled as a prisoner of rome on the remote isle of patmos. And the church of philadelphia is the church of the open door. The letter to philadelphia and to the 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, and shuts and no one opens. In the book of revelation, jesus christ instructed john to write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches. 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.
The official website of the philadelphia church of god. Dec 22, 2015 the sixth letter of revelation is addressed to the church of philadelphia. The city, originally named diospolis the city of jupiter and then rhoas, was given the name laodicea by. Few understand that the old testament book of daniel is the key to comprehending the mysterious book of revelation. To the church of philadelphia sermon by johnny small. Philadelphia was located on a main artery between rome and pergamos. 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. The city of philadelphia was built for a special purpose. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. Jesus repeats the same words to both churches he approves and offers no reproof or discipline philadelphia, revelation 3. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia, write. The seven churches of revelation life in a dying world. The book of revelation is a mystery to most people.
But there is an admonition to continue what they were already doing. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia write, these things says he. Philadelphia is the sixth of the seven churches listed in the book of revelation. Index books of the bible revelation church in philadelphia. Philadelphia is listed as the sixth church of the seven.
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. To a church like the church at philadelphia the lord says he will open doors of ministry and service, and no one can shut them. May 22, 2002 to the church of philadelphia in this series on the seven churches of revelation, we have examined the churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira and sardis. The book of daniel and revelation complement each other. Church in philadelphia, seven church of revelation turkey, seven churches of revelation, biblical tour guide is a web site where we share with you our knowledge and offer you our top services. These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key. 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. Conquers, or overcome strongs g3528, nikao occurs 28 times in the new testament and 15 times in the book of revelation. The church at philadelphia was a very special church. In the book of revelation, jesus talks about the church of philadelphia revelation 3.
The pcg is a spiritual family with members in 50 nations living the way of life revealed in the bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Named for their geographical locations, the churches were strategically located along a major roman road. These things says the holy one, the one who is true. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity. 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. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. What is the hour of trial or testing that is going to come upon the whole earth in revelation 10. 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 in philadelphia was the sixth of seven churches who received a spiritual evaluation directly from god through jesus christ. Its during this time period that formal missionary work began. Thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea revelations 1. Revelation is the most misunderstood book in the bible. My prayer is that we would be a philadelphia church in todays times.
Message to the church of philadelphia revelation 3. It will be a haven for people who, in obedience to the commands we find in 2 timothy 3. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea were literal churches that. Whats hidden in the old book is revealed in the new testament. Every person on this earth is given this opportunity. Philadelphia church of the newborns a church on a mission. We are a nondenominational church, but we partner with other local churches in the area. Why did the church in philadelphia receive a direct message from the. The church of the open door the city and the assembly 3. In our study of this section of letters to the churches, these churches in cities in ancient asia minor, we have learned that each one of the churches was unique. Why was the city given to the romans when its king died. Everyone knows that our historic american city of philadelphia, pennsylvania, named for the church to which we come today, means brotherly love although some philadelphians today call it the city of the brotherly shove. A round trip visit to all the seven churches of revelation, starting at laodicea, would be 523 kilometers or 325 miles. 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.
It is only to someone with that kind of an attitude that god can reveal the spiritual. As you know, the name philadelphus or philadelphia means brotherly love. He opens the door for the church his royal household and allows it to come into the presence of god. Daniel unlocks revelation kindle edition by flurry. The letter to philadelphia suggests that this church will retain its separatist leanings even throughout the last days. The philadelphia period of the church matches that of the great awakening and advent movement in the 18th century and the revelation of judgment beginning in the 19th century, in 1844.