Letter to the church at Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13: Philadelphia means brotherly love. The purpose of the city of Philadelphia was to spread the Greek language and the Greek way of life. This was a very prosperous city. It had beautiful buildings. Jesus is described to this city as, "he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth." This is a description that would fit God only. Jesus is man, but He is truly God also!

Jesus knew that the church at Philadelphia had served God under difficult circumstances. It was a church with an open door. This was a picture of evangelistic opportunity. The door was opened but they had to walk through it! This church had strength that needed to be used to spread the gospel.

This church was faithful to Jesus and His word. Jesus had nothing negative to say to the church at Philadelphia. Jesus challenged them, "Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown." Let us prepare for the Lord's coming and stay faithful. This can be accomplished if we rely on Jesus as our source of strength.

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