Recent events in Japan remind us that much in life lack permanence. We are to seek that which is permanent—being a pillar in the temple of the God of the Bible.
I. The One who speaks to the church at Philadelphia -- A. v. 7 – “the Holy One” –
B. v. 7 – “the True One” –
C. v. 7 – “the One who has the keys of David”
II. The situation of the church at Philadelphia A. v. 8 – it is small
B. v. 9 – it is persecuted (by ethnic Israel)
C. vv. 8, 10 – it receives unqualified praise
III. The promises to this small congregation A. v. 8 – an open door
B. v. 9 – role reversal – outside vs. inside
C. v. 10 – protection
IV. The rewards for continuing faithfulness A. v. 12 – a pillar in God's temple
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It was while attending Cornell University that Bill became a Christian. After graduating from there and attending graduate school at Purdue University, Bill felt a call to the pastoral ministry. Leaving mathematics behind, he received his M.Div. from the Reformed Presbyterian...
