The Letter To The Church of Philadelphia, Part 2
Our Lord’s letter to the church in Philadelphia (not Pennsylvania!) in Revelation 3:7–13 outlines for us the absolute greatest period in the history of the church (1500–1900). We will be challenged by their example to be the kind of Christ-followers and church our Lord has called us to be!
Recap in 10 Tweets
- The key to understanding the Philadelphian era is wrapped up in “the key of David.” (Rev. 3:7–8) #WordStrong
- Jesus holds the KEY of DAVID. Who He gives it to isn’t random. It isn’t a matter of luck, fate, chance or even sovereignty. #WordStrong
- Jesus gives the KEY of DAVID to those who possess the “key” in David’s life that made him the “man after God’s own heart.” #WordStrong
- The “key” to David’s relationship with God was his reverential ATTITUDE toward…and his passionate LOVE for the WORD of GOD! #WordStrong
- David loved the GOD of the WORD, because he loved the WORD of GOD. #WordStrong
- Biblically, the KEY of DAVID is a symbol of AUTHORITY and ACCESS. #WordStrong
- Practically, the KEY of DAVID has to do with two things: God’s WORD…and God’s WORK. #WordStrong
- The KEY of DAVID is the key that OPENS the EYES of your understanding to the WORD of God. #WordStrong
- The KEY of DAVID is the key that OPENS the DOORS of opportunity in the WORK of God. #WordStrong
- The reason the Philadelphian era was so incredible was the simple fact that believers possessed the key of David. #WordStrong
