The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The answers that christ gave to these questions applied to the church at philadelphia and apply to us with equal force today. 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. It may be that such a revival occurred shortly after the book of revelation was written. Revelation begins with letters from christ himself to these churches, letters that include commendation, criticism, and comfort. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. As we return this book, i pray those words encourage, sober, humble, captivate, and excite you in light of what were studying. We are continuing to move through the letters of our lord to the seven churches of asia minor. And to the angel of the church in philadelphia write.
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. This chapter contains messages to the churches of sardis, philadelphia and laodicea, three of the seven churches of asia located in. Philadelphia was built by attalus philadelphus, king of pergamum died 8 bc from which it derives its name. These are the words of the one who is holy and true, who has the key of david. 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. The ook of revelation is also a prophetic book about the past, the present and the future. Oct 03, 20 pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of revelation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Philadelphiathe faithful and blameless church, revelation 3. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love forone another. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. As we read this passage, five questions about world missions arise. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of david. May 08, 2009 biblical eschatology blog many great expositors of the bible have gotten end times and revelation wrong. 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. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 3. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. 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. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven churches sixth message, philadelphia we continue looking at the seven messages in revelation 2 3. Recall that in the introductory sermon to this series, we emphasized the promise of blessing in revelation 1. 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. To the church in philadelphia to the angel of the church in philadelphia write.
This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of david. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of revelation. See, i have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. The church that serves 7 and to the angel of the church in philadelphia write. A good example of how we should take this warning seriously is the life of a man named charles templeton.
The door of opportunity is there for the taking and john in revelation outlines this for the church in philadelphia. Voice bible studies, the book of revelation, lesson 7. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. We now study the second last message addressed to philadelphia, the faithful church revelation 3. 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. Write this letter to the angel of the church in philadelphia. 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.
We continue looking at the seven messages in revelation 23. Let me just remind you that these letters can be viewed from three different. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Remember that on a separate page there are common notes for. A committed church sermon by dean rhine, revelation 3. The christians in the asian city of philadelphia were among those who took the brunt of these claims. No great university in the land can give you an understanding of life that this book will give you. The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of david, who opens and no one. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven churches sixth message, philadelphia. The bible is the most amazing book the world has ever seen. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. 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. Thus, the blessings must be available, must be applicable to all believers living at all times after the writing of the book. Behold, i have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power.
The holy, the true davids key in his hand, opening doors no one can lock, locking. The church of the open door the city and the assembly 3. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. 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. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied. In my view jesus refers here to the rapture of the church. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. 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. Revelation 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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.
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