To the Church at Philadelphia

Letters to the Seven Churches - Message 8 - To the Church at Philadelphia - Rev. 3:7-13

Outline

I. Introduction to Philadelphia
A. Founded 190 BC by King of Pergamus as a Tribute to His Brother
B. Built in Fertile Valley – vineyards
C. On the Imperial Post Road – communication highway
D. Synagogue, Pagan Worship
E. Rebuilt and Renamed

II. The Presentation of Christ – vs. 7
A. Holy and True – Psa 16:10; Isa 6:3; Hab 3:3
B. The Key of David – Isa 22:22; Matt 16:19; Job 12:14; John 14:6

III. The Praiseworthy Commendation – vs. 8-11
A. I Know Your Works
B. I Have Opened a Great Door
C. You Have Little Power
D. You Have Kept My Word
E. You Have Not Denied My Name
F. The Synagogue of Satan and Salvation
G. Kept the Word of My Patient Endurance
H. I Will Keep You from the Great Tribulation
I. I Am Coming Soon!
J. Hold Fast – Rev 2:10

IV. The Proposed Correction - none

V. The Potential Consequences - none

VI. The Promise to Conquerors – vs. 12-13
A. A Pillar in God’s Temple – a secured place in the Kingdom – Rev 21:22
B. New Names