Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These things said He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David, he who opens, and no man shuts, shuts and no man opens.
The Philadelphia church was located in the center of Greek civilization. This church remained an influence until the l4th century, when it was conquered by the Turks. Philadelphia means "brotherly live."
Not one word of condemnation was spoken against this church by Jesus.
Four aspects of Jesus character are revealed to the Philadelphia church. Jesus is holy. 1 Peter 1:16 says, "Be ye holy; for I am Holy."Jesus wants us to be separated from the world and live holy lives. The second characteristic: Jesus said he was true. John l4:6 says "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. "True" means perfectness and completeness. Jesus is the true bread from heaven. John 6:32-35 The third characteristic, Jesus has the Key of David. This refers to the future when Jesus will rule the world.
We are looking for the second coming of Jesus when He will return to earth with all the saints returning with Him. (1 Thess. 3:13 and Zech l4:5) Jesus returns as King of King and Lord of Lord. (Revelation 19: l6). The fourth characteristic: Jesus opens and no man can shut, He shuts and no man can open. It is our duty to be obedient and follow Jesus. He has everything under control.
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