On the surface that church at Philadelphia was the weakest of the seven churches. They were smaller, had a less distinguished reputation, and had been beat up by religious oppression, physical trials, and hardship. However, they had been consistently faithful to Jesus Christ. Knowing this, Jesus knows their condition and gives no rebuke to this church, only promises of comfort. This letter gives more promises to this church than any of the other letters and Jesus wants them to know that they're his, that they're loved, and that they have a secure future in his kingdom.
Part 6: Philadelphia
June 12, 2022 • Pastor Kyle Rogers • Revelation 3:7–13
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Part 7: Laodicea
June 19, 2022 • Pastor Rob Mayer • Revelation 3:14–22
Using imagery and illustration, Jesus confronts an affluent culture right between the eyes. Jesus here, is showing the self-reliant, great love and unmatched grace – this is really good news! – he’s wanting to set them free. He’s exposing their sin of self-trust that is deceiving them, so that they can enjoy something so much better. This whole section is grace – it’s a grace-filled, loving rebuke from Jesus to people whom he loves and lived, died, and rose again for – so that they could enjoy life abundantly – which is a life of need and dependence not self-reliance and independence.