Posts Tagged "revelation"

The Book of Revelation 3:12-13

Posted by on Dec 19, 2012 in Prophecy

A Pillar

“Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is  new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God:” (Rev 3:12a KJV)

Again Jesus gives a promise to him that overcomes. This promise is that the overcomer will be a pillar in the temple of God. This is not a literal pillar or temple, but a permanent place in God’s kingdom- a promise of everlasting life.

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The Book of Revelation 3:10

Posted by on Dec 16, 2012 in Prophecy

The Hour of Temptation

“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world,” (Rev 3:10a KJV)

The hour of temptation is referring to the wrath to come- the seven year tribulation that is about to be poured out upon the Earth (Rev 6-18). Jesus is promising that the Church that keeps His Word

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The Book of Revelation 3:9

Posted by on Dec 15, 2012 in Prophecy

The Synagogue of Satan

“Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie;” (Rev 3:9a KJV)

Just like the Church of Smyrna, the Church of Philadelphia was facing the opposition of Jews: those of the synagogue of Satan. Paul taught that a true Jew is not one that is Jewish outwardly but Jewish inwardly.

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The Book of Revelation 3:8

Posted by on Dec 14, 2012 in Prophecy

An Open Door

“I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” (Rev 3:8 KJV)

The open door is metaphoric of heaven. The fact that no one can shut the door shows that no one can take away your salvation. The Church of Philadelphia was the closest to what Jesus had in mind of the model Church. The door of heaven is open to the Church of Philadelphia

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The Book of Revelation 3:7

Posted by on Dec 10, 2012 in Prophecy

The Church of Philadelphia

“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write;” (Rev 3:7a KJV)

Philadelphia was 30-40 miles southeast of Sardis. It suffered from the earthquake of AD17. No one knows who founded the Church of Philadelphia and there’s not much evidence of a Jewish community there. It was primarily Gentile and had a connection with Ephesus and Paul’s ministry. The Church of Philadelphia was faithful to God and was a preserving Church.

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