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J.R. Church and Gary Stearman examine the sixth letter of Revelation - directed to the church of Philadelphia. They review the early history of the city and it's importance in the first century. It's prophetic significance reveals that the Philadelphian church represented the era of great revivals, beginning in about 1727 and extending through the development of modern missions - as missionaries traveled around the world, taking the gospel message to all nations. However, the door that was opened 300 years ago is about to close.
THE MESSAGE OF THE RESURRECTION: MAKING HEAVEN AND AVOIDING HELL AFTER DEATH
youtube.com/watch?v=1uRRSN8qObg&t=872s
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN?
youtube.com/watch?v=zXRlZL2WG1A&t=1194s
A SAVING FAITH
youtube.com/watch?v=Y5VWKWnAdk4&t=224s
"Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth" (Revelation 3:10).
The promise of the event of the rapture is given to the Philadelphia era. It is a promise to keep us from having to endure the hardships of the Tribulation period, here called the "hour of temptation" ... "upon all the world" ... to "try" or punish an unbelieving world.
"Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown" (Revelation 3:11).
There can be no doubt that this promise of Christ's return is given to the era of great revivals and missionary effort - the age in which we now live. Christ assures us that his coming is very soon - "quickly." We are told to hold onto our faith and fervor and not become complacent lest we lose our rewards. This admonition is contrasted against the background of another church group - the Laodiceans. They are the epitome of complacency. Furthermore, the overcomer will be given a new name, presently known only to God. The name is threefold: the name of God, the name of the holy city New Jerusalem, and the new name given to Jesus upon his return. Today, the age of Philadelphia is almost over. It will conclude with the rapture and resurrection of all "born again" believers in the body of Christ.
NOTE: To view further commentary on Revelation 3 and 4, click the links below.
THE ALPHABETIC DESIGN OF REVELATION 3 & 4 (part 1 of 2)
youtube.com/watch?v=US2v6QYN3CA&t=15s
THE ALPHABETIC DESIGN OF REVELATION 3 & 4 (part 2 of 2)
youtube.com/watch?v=BPQiAT7I7BU&t=410s
J.R. Church and Gary Stearman examine the sixth letter of Revelation - directed to the church of Philadelphia. They review the early history of the city and it's importance in the first century. It's prophetic significance reveals that the Philadelphian church represented the era of great revivals, beginning in about 1727 and extending through the development of modern missions - as missionaries traveled around the world, taking the gospel message to all nations. However, the door that was opened 300 years ago is about to close.
THE MESSAGE OF THE RESURRECTION: MAKING HEAVEN AND AVOIDING HELL AFTER DEATH
youtube.com/watch?v=1uRRSN8qObg&t=872s
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN?
youtube.com/watch?v=zXRlZL2WG1A&t=1194s
A SAVING FAITH
youtube.com/watch?v=Y5VWKWnAdk4&t=224s
"Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth" (Revelation 3:10).
The promise of the event of the rapture is given to the Philadelphia era. It is a promise to keep us from having to endure the hardships of the Tribulation period, here called the "hour of temptation" ... "upon all the world" ... to "try" or punish an unbelieving world.
"Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown" (Revelation 3:11).
There can be no doubt that this promise of Christ's return is given to the era of great revivals and missionary effort - the age in which we now live. Christ assures us that his coming is very soon - "quickly." We are told to hold onto our faith and fervor and not become complacent lest we lose our rewards. This admonition is contrasted against the background of another church group - the Laodiceans. They are the epitome of complacency. Furthermore, the overcomer will be given a new name, presently known only to God. The name is threefold: the name of God, the name of the holy city New Jerusalem, and the new name given to Jesus upon his return. Today, the age of Philadelphia is almost over. It will conclude with the rapture and resurrection of all "born again" believers in the body of Christ.
NOTE: To view further commentary on Revelation 3 and 4, click the links below.
THE ALPHABETIC DESIGN OF REVELATION 3 & 4 (part 1 of 2)
youtube.com/watch?v=US2v6QYN3CA&t=15s
THE ALPHABETIC DESIGN OF REVELATION 3 & 4 (part 2 of 2)
youtube.com/watch?v=BPQiAT7I7BU&t=410s
