Church in Philadelphia is one of the 7 churches of Revelation. The 7 churches of revelation represent us – you and me. Which church are you among the 7?
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Church in Philadelphia – Rapture Ready
Jesus affirms the works of Philadelphia church
‘I know your works’ (Rev 3:8)
And He says
‘I have set before you an open door and no one can shut it’ (Rev 3:8)
Church in Philadelphia is weak in some aspects but they have kept Jesus WORD and not denied His name
… for you have a little strength, and hast kept my word, and have not denied my name (Rev 3:8)
Jesus promises to make the synagogue of Satan (hypocrites and unbelievers) testify that the people represented by Philadelphia church are loved by Him
I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars – I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you (Rev 3:9)
Church in Philadelphia represents those who have kept Jesus commandment and Jesus promises to keep them from the great tribulation.
Rev 3:10: Because you have kept the word of to preserve, I also will keep thee from the hour of trial, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth
The hour of trial which shall come upon all the world is the great tribulation
See the 70 weeks of Daniel and the unfulfilled one week
The fact that the Philadelphians are promised to be preserved from the great tribulation period proves that rapture takes place before the great tribulation period – the church will not be in the great tribulation period.
See Church is not in the great tribulation period
Jesus tells the church of Philadelphia that He is coming quickly
Rev 3:11: Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man take your crown
Take care of you crown that no man takes it from you
Jesus promises
Rev 3:12: Him that overcomes will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, which is new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God: and I will write upon him my new name
Rev 3:13: He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches
Philadelphia church represents the true bride of Christ ready for rapture before the great tribulation period
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