Message of the church of Philadelphia - Revelation 3:7

In the book of Revelation there are 7 churches that is being mention. Among the seven churches, only the church of Philadelphia is found to be worthy of emulation. God has regarded this church as pleasing to Him because it has remained faithful, have not disobeyed nor deny His name.

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Revelation 3:7-13

7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, "These things says He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”,

8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept my word, and have not denied my name.

9”Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie- indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.

10 “Because you have kept my command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial, which shall come upon the whole, world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

11 “Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.

12”He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God, And I will write on him My new name.

13”He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

Tracing back to its root, the church of Philadelphia mentioned in the book of Revelation is nowhere to be found, if we are to locate its exact place dating back to the ancient city; it is located in Asia Minor which is now the Republic of Turkey. I presumed God has purposely banished all those ancient locations so that we would not be idolizing nor worshiping any physical edifice. But instead, we should look at the symbolism, the message and spirit which embodies in every verses of the Bible.

All churches or member of the body of Christ will experience trial and persecutions in varying degree at the end times, but blessed are those who persevere and remain faithful to Him for their reward will be great in heaven.

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