10-3-21
October 3, 2021

“Philadelphia: The Faithful Church”

Revelation 3:7-13
October 3, 2021

Main Point: Jesus commends and comforts the faithful church that lives for His glory and is a channel of His grace and truth to others.

I. The Christ of the Church, Verse 7

A. His Attributes

B. His Activity

II. The Condition of the Church, Verse 8

A. The Privilege They Enjoyed

B. The Power They Exhibited

C. The Priorities They Embodied

III. The Challenges of the Church, Verses 9-11

A. Persecution

B. Perseverance

C. Protection

IV. The Comfort of the Church, Verses 12-13

A. His Stability

B. His Safety

C. His Security

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as Family, Missionaries, and Servants.

  1. What do we know about the church and city of Philadelphia from verse 7?

  2. How did Jesus describe Himself to them? In what sense is He holy? True?

  3. What key did Jesus have? What verse is referred to here? Explain the significance.

  4. What had Jesus opened for Philadelphia in 3:8?

  5. Whom does the Lord Jesus describe as “the synagogue of Satan”? What does He say about them?

  6. Jesus noted the patient endurance of the Christians in Philadelphia. How patient are you? How can you become more patient?

  7. What command had they kept and what would result in verse 10?

  8. According to verse 11, what should they do to be ready for His coming?

  9. What reward is promised overcomers in verse12? What is the significance of being a pillar in the temple?