5 Nov 2005

Are there 5 parts to the Philadelphia Era?

Just an idea. Are there 5 parts to the Philadelphia Era? See my comments below:

Rev 3:7-12

“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is set-apart, He who is true, He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts; and shuts and no one opens, says these things:
I know your works. Behold, I have given before you an open door, and no one can shut it. For you have a little strength and have kept My Word and have not denied My name. [first phase – undertaking a Work]

Behold, I give out of those of the synagogue of Satan, those saying themselves to be Jews and are not, but lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. [second phase – apostasy]

Because you have kept the Word of My patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation which will come upon all the habitable world, to try those who dwell upon the earth. [third phase – keeping His Word – including a revived Work and then Great Tribulation]

Behold, I come quickly. Hold fast to that which you have, so that no one may take your crown. [fourth phase – Christ’s return]

Him who overcomes I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will go out no more. And I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of Heaven from My God, and My new name.” [finally – granting of rewards in His Kingdom]