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THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA /REVELATION 2 - 3

Copyright November 20, 2007

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CHAPTER 13 (2 of 3)

P H I L A D E L P H I A

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And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things   saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh 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 cometh down out of from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. (Revelation 3:7-13)

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When writing about the church of Smyrna I wrote: “It seems that the number one goal of some Believers is to destroy the faithfulness and loyalty of those Saints who are not walking in the same worldly and carnal lifestyle as they are; just as it was with the foolish virgins attempt against the wise virgins to try to get them to "fall" to their level of worldliness by asking for their oil." As the unveiling of Antichrist draws near the chasm between the sincere and true Christian and those who are not, is growing wider, so that it is becoming more evident who is truthfully one of God's children, and who only have a religious intellectual affiliation concerning the salvation that is found in Christ. It is the "religious intellectual affiliation" that fits the following scripture reference;  although common in the seven churches of Asia Minor, the following verse is also prophecy for the end time."

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Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (2 Timothy 3:7)

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In the Old Testament God gave the prophet Zechariah a prophetic word about the Jews.  Without dispute Zechariah 8:23 is a prophecy for the biological Jew, but the same attitude of God toward the spiritual Jew (Romans 2:29) is no different, as is His word to the Saints of Philadelphia, "...to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee," God's intention is to exalt them.

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Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.  (Zechariah 8:23)

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Revelation 3:10 appears more to be a word of prophecy for the end time Christians, the statement "Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth."  The following two verses of text describe the patience and faith of Jesus and of the Saints.  Those Christians who were keeping their "garments" and "crown" in Asia Minor, and those Saints throughout the ages unto this day, in the midst of any adverse circumstance Satan and those influenced by him throw at them, held and do hold to the patience and faith of Jesus and of the Saints (Jude 1:3).  Those who choose to follow after worldliness and carnal pursuits, the destructive pleasures of sin, than to obey God, will have the wrath of God against them instead of His favor.

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And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindred, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. If any man have an ear, let him hear. He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity; he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. (Revelation 13:7-10)

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And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice. If any man  worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in  his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is  poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in  the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up forever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the commandments of God (obey), and the faith of Jesus.  (Revelation 14:9-12)

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My Facebook Timeline - www.facebook.com/samuelsiders1 - contains responses I have posted in answer to those who God has had me to share with for over seventeen years on Facebook Forums created to share the Scriptures. My activity about sharing the Word of God with Muslims, other false Cults, and with those who profess to be Christian continues; this open door that the Lord has made available to me as an Apologist/Teacher is one where worldwide opportunities are made available to all English speaking people around the world from many different countries, races, and religious beliefs. 

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It is WRITTEN in 1 Peter 3:15 … “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:" God wants us to know AND understand His Word (2 Timothy 2:15), “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Jude 3, “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend [Gr. agonize with fervent zeal] for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”
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There are denominations that teach Humanity does not have a “free will” – Misusing – the word “Predestinate” to Falsely claim we do not have a “free will.” The way the word “Predestinate” is used in the Bible has – solely – to do with the – Commission (Calling) - that Almighty God – foreknew – what we would be Best Qualified to do After we Repent of our sins then Received Jesus as Lord and Savior of our life (a free will choice). One clear example of this is what Apostle Peter wrote about himself in 1 Peter 1:1-2 “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ … Elect according to the foreknowledge of God.” A Muslim name Mohammed posted a Meme claiming Jesus did not have a choice to refuse dying on the Cross, and therefore His “will amounts to nothing.” What follows is the response I posted for Mohammed to Correct his Deception that Jesus did not have a choice to refuse dying for our sins committed against Almighty God to be cleansed and forgiven:

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Mohammed AQ ... John 6:38 does - not - "contradict Trinity;" all Sentient Life have a "free will," which includes Jesus' FATHER Almighty God, and Clearly Jesus "freely chose" to Obey that of His FATHER Almighty God's "will" as written in Matthew 26:39 "Not as I will, but as YOU WILL." Jesus saying this Proves He was "willing" for His BODY to die as Almighty God's - provided - sacrifice for our sin committed against Him the be cleansed and forgiven (Genesis 22:8; John 1:29; John 12:27; Matthew 26:26-28) contrary the Muslim deception that Jesus was not willing.

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With these facts your conclusion Jesus' "will amounts to nothing" is a Lie and Deception of Satan. Jesus could have refused to die for our sins but He - Chose - not to Refuse; having also said in Matthew 26:53-54 "Think you that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled (Isaiah 53:12; Daniel 9:26) that thus it MUST be?" Therefore, Jesus - could - have Refused but Did Not. Without the True Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life eternal torment in the lake of fire will be your eternal dwelling place.

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There are Muslims who Falsely believe since Jesus resurrected from the dead the death of His Body on the cross was of no value. An individual name Naija which I assume is not a Muslim posted a Meme claiming since Jesus body do not stay dead He - did not complete - why He died on the cross. What follows is the response I posted for Maija to correct his Erroneous conclusion:

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Naija EO ... Jesus' Body Blood and Death - is - the Sacrifice that was required (Isaiah 53:12; Daniel 9:26, Hebrews 10:5) and explains Why Jesus said "It is Finished" then He breathed His last breathe.

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Aside from this, the Reason Why Jesus' Body did not stay dead is because it was Prophesied that His BODY would Resurrect Psalm 16:10, and even Jesus preached more than once that He would. Without Jesus' blood death AND resurrection no one would receive eternal life.

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As Apostle Peter wrote in 1 Peter 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has - Begotten us Again - to a living hope - Through the Resurrection - of Jesus Christ from the dead."

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To read more responses I posted this past week my FB timeline can be visited. https://www.facebook.com/samuelsiders1   
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