The Faithful Church

SEVEN CHURCHES

“The Faithful Church”

Revelation 3:7-13

PHILADELPHIA

One of the two churches given no rebuke by Christ, it’s also promised the greatest blessing.

The Lord’s Character (v. 7)

He is and . (v. 7a)

He has authority to grant or deny to God and His work. (v. 7b-c; Is. 22:20-22; Rev. 1:17b-18; John 6:44; Acts 11:18)

The Lord’s Commendation (v. 8)

They were faithful…

To the . (v. 8b)

Despite . (v. 8c; I Tim. 1:12; John 15:7)

The Lord’s Promises to the Faithful (vv. 9-12)

The Lord’s key will…

Open the of nonbelievers. (v. 9)

Close the door to divine . (v. 10; Rev. 6:10; 8:13; 13:14; I Thess. 4:16-18; 1:10)

Open the door to eternal . (v. 11; II Cor. 5:9-10)

Open the door to eternal . (v. 12a)

Open the door to eternal . (v. 12b)

Open the door to eternal . (v. 12c, d; Phil. 3:20; Rev. 21:22-27; 19:12; 16)