The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7-13)

Join Cory and Trent read and discuss the letter to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. This is the sixth of seven letters written to local churches enduring tribulation in Asia minor during the first century. In these seven letters Christ gives a personal and practical message for congregations enduring persecution to hear and heed.

In the letter to the church in Philadelphia, Cory and Trent will discuss the characteristics of a church that is designated as “weak,” yet is devoted to the Word. The church in Philadelphia patiently endured persecution as well as slander from those who called themselves followers of God, yet were not. God promises that this church will see the repentance of Jewish individuals who had rejected the Messiah as well as their recognition of God’s particular love for the very they had slandered.

In this letter we are encouraged to keep the faith and pray that our enemies would ultimately come to know the Lord they persecute us for proclaiming. God can and will save. God can and will vindicate His people. We are called to pray, commit, proclaim, and entrust ourselves to our Sovereign God.