Exhortation to Remain Steadfast Some of the few words in the letter to the contending believers in Philadelphia are for them to continue in faith. To hold what they have fast with all seriousness and fight to the end. Starting Christian life is important but finishing well is more important. Christ told them that what […]
The Downfall of Deceptive Ministers Ministers and believers who left God’s presence to seek help from the devil will be disgraced. It is a matter of time and all their affluence, pride; boasting and arrogance will be exposed and judged. All false prophet, prophetess, general overseers who are playing religion, claiming to be of God […]
The Mystery of Divine Utterance Through divine utterance, mysteries of life are exposed. It helps you to walk in wisdom, speak in wisdom, start in wisdom and end in wisdom. It was through the divine utterance of prayers that Peter was released from prison. Sometimes, believers that speak with divine utterance, pray with divine utterance […]
The Open Door of Deliverance When Christ saw that the foundational pillar of the church in Philadelphia was based on the salvation gospel, He gave them open door. When He saw that they were deadly determined to obey Him at all cost without negotiation, He gave them open door. They received open door to overcome […]
Humble Attitude in Ministry They must be humble and to recognize the place of others in the ministry ‘Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves’ (Philippians 2:3). ‘But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, […]
Philadelphia Ministers: Role and Responsibility The ministers in Philadelphia were well informed about God’s kingdom life. They let every member know that they are expected to serve God, the church and the people in the worlds, sinners. They were told that they are ambassadors for Christ on earth, representatives of God and proclaimers of good […]
Peace With One Another Hospitality one to another ‘Use hospitality one to another without grudging’ (1Peter 4:9). Greeting one another ‘Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen’ (1Peter 5:14). ‘Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you’ […]
Lowliness Meekness ‘With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love’ (Ephesians 4:2). ‘Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls’ (Matthew 11:29). ‘Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels […]
Strength Rooted in God They were strong in the Lord with their little strength, not in witchcraft, false prophesy or fighting one another. Not in waste, stealing God’s money or building personal kingdom. Their strength was small, very little, but they managed it and used it to serve God, used what they had to please […]
Commendation of the Philadelphia Believers The believers in Philadelphia were commended for using their little strength to serve God, keep God’s Word and honor the name of Christ. ‘Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ’ […]