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Todays MessageRevelation 37-13

• The Church of Philadelphia
• The church that is
• faithful and alive

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Rev 37-13

• Rev 37 And to the angel of the church in
  Philadelphia write 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 and
  shutteth, and no man openeth
• Rev 38 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.

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Rev 37-13

• Rev 39 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue
  of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not,
  but do lie behold, I will make them to come and
  worship before thy feet, and to know that I have
  loved thee.
• Rev 310 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,
  to try them that dwell upon the earth.

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Rev 37-13

• Rev 311 Behold, I come quickly hold that fast
  which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
• Rev 312 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 and I will write upon him
  my new name.
• Rev 313 He that hath an ear, let him hear what
  the Spirit saith unto the churches

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Introduction

• Have you ever seen a church that is alive and
  faithful to Christ? A church that focuses on
  Jesus? A church that makes Jesus Christ the
  center of all of its operations, ministries, and
  activities? A Church that focuses on teaching
  people to love Christ and each other. That was
  the church this letter was sent to.
• Philadelphia means brotherly love or one who
  loves his brother.

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The Believers at Philadelphia

• The believers at Philadelphia loved Christ and
  gave their lives, energy, time to reaching out to
  those in need.
• They were evangelistic,
• They were benevolent,
• They were faithful at all times.
• This Church shows us exactly what God wants a
  church to be!

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Note

• There was no correction given to the Church at
  Philadelphiano complaint, no warning against the
  church.
• There was only praise and exhortation for the
  Church that is alive and faithful.

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About the Community

• FIVE HISTORICAL FACTS
• FIRST Philadelphia was founded on a border town
  to spread its message to a Greek culture .
  Bordered by Mysia, Lydia, Phrygia.
• The church knew exactly what it meant to be
  missionary minded, to have an open door for the
  spread of the Gospel
• Rev 38 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.

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In a Living Church there are Frequent Testimony
Services

• Acts 1427 And when they were come, and had
  gathered the church together, they rehearsed all
  that God had done with them, and how he had
  opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

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IN a Living Churchthere is opposition

• 1Cr 169 For a great door and effectual is opened
  unto me, and there are many adversaries.

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There is Continual Praying for ministry
opportunities to open

• Col 43 Withal praying also for us, that God
  would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak
  the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in
  bonds

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Second Fact About Philadelphia

• 2- The name meant Brotherly love and gave the
  Church a constant reminder of that they must love
  one another if they were to fulfill the
  missionary calling.

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Third Fact About Philadelphia

• Philadelphia knew what it was to live in the
  midst of insecure surroundings and under constant
  stress and strain .
• The city sat on a great earthquake fault. In A.D.
  17 a terrifying earthquake hit a huge area . I
  completely destroyed Sardis and ten other cities
• Philadelphia was spared but for more than 10
  years was hit with tremors which cracked walls
  and reminded them where they lived. The
  population was terrified . The Church preached
  hope to the poulation. See (vs12)

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• Rev 312 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 and I will write upon him
  my new name.

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Fact Four

• Philadelphia, after its destruction was given to
  Emperor Tiberius for rebuilding. The city was
  renamed New City of Caesar.
• The Church knew the name God had given it. (vs
  12)

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Fact Five

• Philadelphia had a Jewish synagogue within its
  city limits.
• These Jews claimed to be the only true followers
  of God. (vs 9)
• Rev 39 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue
  of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not,
  but do lie behold, I will make them to come and
  worship before thy feet, and to know that I have
  loved thee.

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• These Jews claimed they alone had the keys of
  David (Right of authority) (vs7)
• Rev 37And to the angel of the church in
  Philadelphia write 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 and
  shutteth, and no man openeth
• Jesus alone held the Keys of authority and power
  and rule.
• The Church at Philadelphia knew Christ and knew
  he alone held the Key of DavidHe opens and He
  Shuts.

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What Jesus Says to the Faithful Church at
Philadelphia

• 1- He commended the Church for being Faithful!
• 2- He guarantees an open door for evangelism and
  missions!
• 3- He promises no one will ever close its doors!

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The Church at Philadelphia

• Went from house to house.
• Witnessed to fellow laborers, neighbors, friends
  , family.
• They were always looking for new ways and
  opportunities to share Christ.
• They were well versed in a knowledge of the Word
  of God!
• They lived what they preached!
• They proclaimed the Word of God to believers and
  unbelievers alike.

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Note How Strong The Church is that does three
things

• Evangelistic and Missions Minded
• That Keeps the Word of Christ
• That confesses Christ in all that it does, in all
  of its services, meetings, programs, and
  activites.

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Finally Great Promises

• Rev 310 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,
  to try them that dwell upon the earth.

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• Rev 312Him 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 and I will write upon him
  my new name.

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• 1-Christ is coming back for a faithful Church and
  will by his own words keep them from the hour of
  temptation.
• 2- Jesus will make them a pillar in the temple of
  my God
• 3- he shall go no more out Never has to leave
  Gods presence.
• 4- Three names written upon Him
• God The Father, New Jerusalem, Jesus New Name
  (Not known)

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Conclusion

• When Christ comes in all His majesty and Glory
  and conquers all, we will be marked as His
  Servants and shall share in His Glorious Triumph.
• Rom 1620 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan
  under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord
  Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

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Questions/Comments

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