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Philadelphia – Rev. 3:7

Philadelphia – Rev. 3:7. “City of brotherly love” Plagued by earthquakes Plagued by persecution. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:7. “Key of David” Authority and responsibility of the Davidic House Isa. 22:22 2 Sam. 7 The royal right to give reward!. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:7. “opens…shuts”

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Philadelphia – Rev. 3:7

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  1. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:7 “City of brotherly love” Plagued by earthquakes Plagued by persecution

  2. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:7 “Key of David” Authority and responsibility of the Davidic House Isa. 22:22 2 Sam. 7 The royal right to give reward!

  3. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:7 “opens…shuts” I have the power and authority to give opportunities.

  4. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:8 - Commendation They are given opportunity because… They are small in strength (numbers?) They have been obedient They have not caved in and denied the faith

  5. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:9-10a - Reward Taken together because of John’s style. VINDICATION!! Isa. 43:4; 49:23; 60:14

  6. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:9-10a - Reward God has a special love toward obedient believers! John 14:21-23; Prov. 15:8-9

  7. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:10b - Reward “Hour of testing” Probably a period of time the Roman Empire was about to undergo. God’s special love is involved in limiting what they would have to endure! 1 Cor. 10:13

  8. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:11 - Reward “Quickly” From His standpoint 2 Peter 3:9

  9. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:11 - Reward “Hold fast” Rewards are not automatic for all believers, but works or merit based. 2 Cor. 5:10-11

  10. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:11 - Reward …“that no one may take your crown”… “Don’t allow anyone to ruin your chance to enjoy joint-heirship with Jesus Christ!” 2 Tim. 2:12

  11. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:12 – Reward to the Overcomer “Pillar” Revelation 21:22!!! Nearness to God, position of supportand prominence.

  12. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:12 – Reward to the Overcomer “He shall go out no more” Permanence of the reward! Overcomers in situations like this are promised a special relationship that will not end!

  13. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:12 – Reward to the Overcomer “The name of My God…name of the of the City of My God…My new name” Who we belong to. Where we belong The special relationship we have.

  14. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:12 – Reward to the Overcomer Eternal I.D. bracelets! Eternal tattoos?

  15. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:12 – Reward to the Overcomer “Everyone will know that you are Mine!” Everyone will know whose we are, where we belong, and the special relationship with have with Jesus!

  16. Philadelphia – Rev. 3:12 – Reward to the Overcomer “He shall go out no more” Permanence of the reward! Overcomers in situations like this are promised a special relationship that will not end!

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