1.Highly Commended 2.Deeply Challenged 3.Greatly Compensated
Philadelphia Period A.D.
Philadelphia Period A.D Rapture
The One Who Commends Them
Isaiah 22:22 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.
Jesus is in full control!
2 Fold Commendation: “ kept My word” “ not denied my name”
Rom. 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
II Tim. 2:16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is
Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
The Main Thing is Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing!
2 Fold Commendation: “ kept My word”
2 Fold Commendation: “ kept My word” “ not denied my name”
The Great Awakening
George Whitfield
2 Fold Commission: Keep His Word Not deny His Name
Rom. 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by...
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by-- --the renewing of your mind...
God loves all people All people are sinners Sin must be paid for Jesus paid for sin Trust in Jesus as Savior