CHURCHES OF REVELATION: 6. THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIA (Revelation 3:7-13)

1. WHAT WAS THE CHURCH LIKE?

a) Weak (v8)

b) Faithful (v8 & v10)

c) Undergoing opposition (v9)

2. HOW DOES CHRIST ADDRESS THE CHURCH?

a) The holy one (v7)

b) The true one (v7)

c) The one who knows (v8)

3. HOW DOES CHRIST ENCOURAGE THE CHURCH?

a) The open door (v7)

b) The pillar (v12)

c) The engraving (v12)

4. WHAT CAN WE LEARN?

a) Hold fast to what we have (v11)

b) Listen to what the Spirit is saying to this church (v13)