The Churches of Revelations – The Sixth Church – Philadelphia

The Church of Philadelphia (Revelations 3:7-13), is commended by Jesus. Listen to what the Lord Jesus says about Philadelphia.

Every Christian belongs to one of the churches of Revelations. Let us examine ourselves and prayerfully seek God’s face that we might grow in him.

Revelation of Jesus:
Jesus reveals himself to the Church in several specific ways. He announces that he is holy and true. By stating he is holy and true he is announcing that he is the faithful witness that washes us from our sins, (see Revelations 1:5).

By stating he is the key of David he declares that he is of the linage of David which the prophets foretold and his death and resurrection is the key to eternal life, (see Isaiah 22:22-25).

By revealing that he opens and no man shuts and he shuts and no man opens he is stating that he is the door that leads to eternal life, (see John 10:7-10).

Good Things
The church of Philadelphia has a little strength, has kept his word, the Bible, and has not denied his name. The two greatest things that a Christian can do is obey the word of God, the Bible, and confess Jesus Christ. Obedience to God’s Word and sharing the testimony of Christ with others are extremely pleasing to God, (see I Samuel 15:22 and I John 4:15-16 and Revelations 22:9).

The Commendation
Because of the Church of Philadelphia’s love for Christ he has given them an open door. There is no chastisement for this church.

The Reward
This church is amazingly rewarded for its obedience to Christ. They will be kept from the hour of temptation that God will send to try the world.

This church is one of only two churches to receive a crown. They will receive a better resurrection. He cautions the Church of Philadelphia to hold fast to their convictions. Those of the Church of Philadelphia will become pillars in the temple of God.

They will have the name of God written on them. They will be a special possession, (children), to the God of Glory, (see Romans 8:14-16).

They will have the name of the city of God, New Jerusalem written on them. They will be counted worthy to dwell in New Jerusalem, (see Revelations 21:23 through 22:6).

And Jesus will write his new name on them. The rewards for the Church of Philadelphia are beyond imagination, (see I Corinthians 3:9)

God begs us to listen. He says, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches…”

Let us put away the sin that so easily besets us and pray that we might be counted worthy to partake of the blessings of the Church of Philadelphia.