Church in Philadelphia
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Introduction
Introduction
105 miles form Smyrna
Allah-shehir “the city of God”
As the coast cities declined, it grew in power
Ala-shehir is still a Christian town; 1/4 of pop. are modern Greek, and a Gr bishop still resides there.
many Jews lived there and had a synagogue
Jesus has authority over all things. All things fall under the authority of Jesus.
Jesus has authority over all things. All things fall under the authority of Jesus.
1. Jesus has the authority to open and close the door to Heaven. (Vv. 7-8)
1. Jesus has the authority to open and close the door to Heaven. (Vv. 7-8)
V.7
Suggests the deity of Christ
Holy One “Jewish title for God”
The Long battle God has had with Judaism, OT
Jesus is the real Messiah and not the pretender as the Jews claim
key “shows authority “ - Complete control over access to a place. Ability or not to enter the Kingdom of God, Kingdom of the Messiah.
V.8
Symbolizes both access to the Kingdom and to witness
Missionary witness
Allah-shehir “the city of God”
to open - passive verb (We can not open the door.)
As the coast cities declined, it grew in power
“little strength” - insignificant – ineffective to witness
While being left out, Christ opens the door for the Church.
Faithfulness over success
2. Jesus has authority over those who are evil. (v.9)
2. Jesus has authority over those who are evil. (v.9)
Ala-shehir is still a Chirstian town; 1/4 are pop are modern Greek, and Gr bishop still resides there.
vindicate His people among their enemies
Vv. 2:9, same wording
True Jew is one inwardly… of the heart - not just outwardly
OT taught that Gentiles would be forced to pay homage to the Jews - flipped
Jews will finally be aware of God’s love for those who have believed.
3. Jesus has authority to reward his followers. (Vv.10-13)
3. Jesus has authority to reward his followers. (Vv.10-13)
Keep you from (eK) - regardless of how you interpret this passage one thing is clear - believers will be protected from the wrath of God, against the unbelievers.
Hold firm to the crown (victors wreath)
Soon - whats 4000 years compared to eternity? whats 80 years to all of eternity? Hold on.
Pillar _Security and permanence
never to be put out
A new name (to belong to God
citizenship to in the new Kingdom
Believers will share a new name
So What...
So What...
1. Christ is responsible for the doors that are open.
Stop trying to open doors that are shut
Stop trying to shut doors that are open
2. Christ is responsible for the doors that are closed
Do not fear closed doors