Copyright 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2015 philadelphia church of god. There are 3 theories to the time rapture of the church will take place in relation to the great tribulation period. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The great book of philadelphia sports lists by glen macnow and big daddy graham 2006. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation paperback february 26, 20. Everyone knows that our historic american city of philadelphia, pennsylvania, named for the church to which we come today, means. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Even more people have downloaded the philadelphia experiment revelations an update on the philadelphia experiment chronicles book free. The biblical city was located about 28 miles southeast of the city of sardis.
Three centuries before philadelphia had been given an open door to spread. The philadelphian church is the recipient of this letter. Why did the church in philadelphia receive a direct message from the. Mankinds going to go through some crap before they can live happily ever after. When jesus first appears in the book he is said to have what items in his hand and mouth.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation 3, new international version niv the bible app. If i could choose one church to be a part of out of these seven churches, it would be the church at philadelphia. The pair from 610 wip had another pretty decent book in 2003, the great philadelphia fan book, but this is newer and more interesting. Gundry, for instance, in his book, the church and the tribulation. In the book of revelation, jesus christ instructed john to write on a scroll what you. The city, originally named diospolis the city of jupiter and then rhoas, was given the name laodicea by. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 3. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. This city is a sports town, arguably the best in the country. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. Philadelphia was a city in asia minor modernday turkey on the imperial post road.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. During the reign of vespasian, it was called flavia. Ephesus, laodicea, sardis, smyrna, thyatira, pergamos, philadelphia. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse and the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity, as mentioned in the new testament book of revelation. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures.
Philadelphia was the centre for the diffusion of the greek language and greek letters. It presents the book as a revelation which god gave. The philadelphia inquirer, elucidates the true history of this controversial book, uncovering its origins and the roots of dissent, violence, and division in the worlds. Satan transforms into a dragon so big that a sweep of his tail sends a third of the stars in the sky to earth, and is likened to a dragon throughout the book.
The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Christs message to philadelphia in revelation 3 was quite different from the messages to the other churches. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. It was transcribed from the ninth recording in his the book of the revelation series, entitled philadelphia, the faithful church transcribed by preach the word. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. A round trip visit to all the seven churches of revelation, starting at laodicea, would be 523 kilometers or 325 miles. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Can you say, in order of appearance, the towns where the seven churches from revelation chapters 2 and 3 were located. Jesus told his persecuted followers at philadelphia, since you have kept my command to endure patiently, i will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth. Part of the spirit of philadelphia is all the history that lies within its streets.
What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. Laodicea, located at the junction of several important trade routes, is 77 kilometers 48 miles from philadelphia alasehir and 155 kilometers 96 miles from ephesus. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. Fever 1793 tells an important piece of that historical story, though an unpleasant one. The book of revelation quiz test your knowledge on the book of revelation and see if you are ready for the end of the world as christians know it. This sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge. Simply register for free to download this book as well as obtain more book collections unlimited downloads. The book of revelation quiz test your knowledge on the. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us. Bible prophecy revealed ebook written by gerald flurry, philadelphia church of god. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. In graphic and figurative form, john describes the breaking of the seven seals. Jesus promises the church of philadelphia that he will keep them from the hour of trial coming to test those who dwell on earth.
The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven churches. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. My prayer is that we would be a philadelphia church in todays times. Revelation, chapter 3 united states conference of catholic bishops. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels. Everyone knows that our historic american city of philadelphia, pennsylvania, named for the church to which we come today, means brotherly love although some philadelphians today call it the city of the brotherly shove.
Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. The bible is the most amazing book the world has ever seen. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The last book in the new testament canon, yet in fact one of the oldest. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. The introductory verse betrays the complicated character of the whole work. An update on the philadelphia experiment chronicles book is fantastic and also popular at this time. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the royal book of revelation.
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