None of us is above God's discipline if we engage in sin. In Romans 12:3 Paul exhorts the believers not to think of themselves pridefully but rather to think of themselves soberlythat is, realistically or accurately. (Part 5). The way to cover our sin is to uncover it by confession. The humanity of Christ, while at the same time divine, is hard to understand. Fish become entangled in discarded fishing nets and lines, with bellies full of plastic debris they have swallowed. He listed them in verses 710. Bible study is one of those assignments! Thats nothing compared to the treasure youll find when opening the covers of the Bible. 7. In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility. Jonah repented and called on the Lord and was delivered. The more we let Gods Word correct our natural carnal thinking, the more we are fashioned into Gods image and prepared to be born into His eternal Family. A concordance is a time-saving toolparticularly Strongs Exhaustive Concordance, because it lists every word used in the Bible and groups all the scriptures together that use that same word. A five-mile-long aqueduct supplied the city with tepid water [Revelation 3:16, the lukewarm reference]. When all four tires are in motion, we will be able to respond to the authority of the Bible (Isaiah 66:2) and take action. After all, as Jesus explained, actions speak louder than words (Mark 2:8-11). A real living hope can sure make the difference in how we handle lifes problems and what perspective we maintain. "Its name was given to it in honor of Attalus II, because of his loyalty to his elder brother, Eumenes II, king of Lydia. The patriarch Isaac could have written that book about his father, Abraham. The "church in Philadelphia," along with the "church in Smyrna," are the only two churches (of the seven mentioned) about which Jesus had nothing negative to say. The God of grace loves to forgive. When his thirtieth birthday came, he must have struggled with questions of why and if only.. In Revelation 3:8, the phrase "open door" is being used, not so much as an opportunity, but as a reward. Daniels three friends in Babylon demonstrated integrity when they were threatened with being burned alive (Daniel 3:16-18). Hensley said the website represents a huge upgrade for students in the rest of the world, especially. Bible correspondence course students living in Africa, South America and elsewhere have found that receiving and sending lessons and tests through the mail has proven to be not only time consuming but also very unreliable. It has everything to do with whats at the center of our affections. When you see opportunities to care for creationnature or your own bodydo so as a way of glorifying the Creator. He has served as Youth Pastor at Antioch Baptist Church in Camden, NJ and Mount Zion Holmesburg Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pa. Also, as Interim Pastor of Faith Fellowship Non-Denominational . God has placed each one of us into His bodythe Church. We must look for and take "the way of escape" God provides in every situation where temptation is found (verse 13). Thats why it is important to review and study those notes. Biographies. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. In writing about the timing of the Day of the Lord (the end of the age), Peter says God is waiting for all who will be saved to come to Him. Directed almost entirely at the group itself, and will only be of marginal interest to outsiders.. William Gurnall, Now it came to pass in those days that [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. After the student passes a test, he or she receives the next four lessons. Have you responded to Gods willing invitation to come to Him? 2. Prayer and a holy life are one. Sample doctrines include the three resurrections, born again, the soul and salvation. The Christians victory is through Christ. But Jonah fled west toward Spain because he feared the Assyrians. We can study their livesput ourselves in their shoes. Bible study gives us something that this world desperately needs. Understand how this attack rages in full force today. E. M. Bounds, All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. Do any of them have problems similar to ours? God has seen to it that His Church is well-fed. Psalm 119:162. Goodbye hardship and heaviness. We have a purpose for being hereto refresh the memory of others regarding the things of the Lord. If you dont get it fixed, youre not going to reach your destination. History The word Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7) means "brotherly love ." This city was built before 138 B.C. What about marriage or the doctrine of the Old and New Covenants? Forgiveness is to be set loose from sins. Thus, the One they seek responds, giving more of His Spirit. He was accused of blaspheming by saying He had the authority to forgive sinssomething only God can do. As a young man, Ezekiel had dedicated himself to be a priest. The Church of Philadelphia. The Christ, the Author and Answer (3:7b) Once again our risen Lord presents Himself in an aspect of His person and work which is fitting to the needs and problems of the assembly to ever remind us of the sufficiency of His life. There are hundreds of such subjects! Church at Philadelphia The hardest part of forgiving another person isacting like the offense never occurred. Thats just when God appeared to him as he was among the exiles by the Kebar River. Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. Thats how He speaks to us. It is available by subscription . 'Freely you have receivedfreely give ' We want to share God's truth with as many who want to receive it. Young's Literal Translation shows this emphasis: "I have known thy works; lo, I have set before thee a dooropened, and no one is able to shut it, because thou hast a little power, and didst keep my word, and didst not deny my name" (emphasis ours). What was His motivation? [The Lord] loves, and cares, and sympathizes, and understands, and seeks, and saves, and forgives, and helps, and encourages, and walks by our side taking care of us in life when we cant take care of ourselves. You can place your steadfast trust in Him. Only God has the words that shed light on the straight and narrow path leading to eternal life. Our own "desires" entice us away from God and desire "gives birth to sin" (James 1:1315). If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him! For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope (Romans 15:4). James 2:23. The more we study, the more we become familiar with how God guides, delivers and heals His people. He spoke of looking forward to these things. and [looking] for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:13-14). Church of Philadelphia. Bible study is like one of the four tires of a car that youre driving down the road to the Kingdom of God. Christ sets before the Philadelphian an "open door" because he has only a little capacity for mighty works, and yet he still keeps God's Word and does not deny God's name by the way he lives his life. But this metaphor has no connection at all to Christ's quotation of Isaiah 22:22. The evidence shows that the Philadelphia group lacks the spiritual strength of the beginning of the Ephesian group. Whether we realize it or not, it is part of our past, and it will be part of our future. A Harmony of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles does the same thing for those books. Many other Bible prophecies have already been fulfilled and are substantiated by . Harriet Buell, in her hymn A Child of the King. You dont have to go to heathen lands today to find false gods. Still another name of the city was Decapolis, because it was considered as one of the ten cities of the plain. Jesus Christs sacrifice for sin is essential for salvation! He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed (Deuteronomy 31:8). Is it Christ? The revival movement permanently affected Protestantism as adherents strove to renew individual piety and religious devotion. The Gr. How did He react to situations when He was challenged? Whatever you love more than God is your idol. Remember that on a separate page there are common notes for . I am coming soon. How did He stay on track and endure? But the Bible says our eternal destiny is earthly, not heavenly. For more, log onto, 4 Lessons From the Philadelphia Church in Revelation, thefaithfulness of the church in Philadelphia, 4 Steps to Spiritual Awakening From Revelation, Christs Message for the Seven Churches of Revelation and Today, Revelations 7 Promises to Every Believer, Becoming a Cashless SocietyA Financial Sign of the End Times. Look for opportunities to do both. This is God's word. The Church of Philadelphia in Revelation covers the era between the second half of the 18 th century and the first half of the 19 th century. Friendship is the marriage of affections. A Lydian city founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 b.c. As Mr. Armstrong often said, those who have their hearts in the Work grow spiritually. It will teach you why the Bible is true, teach you how to study more effectively, and answer some of life's greatest questions. Sep. 17, 2020 How God Educates Gerald Flurry Aug. 19, 2022 By giving the Spirit, He gives more of Himself. How often? In January 1990 Gerald Flurry and John Amos broke away from the Worldwide Church of God and began a new church called "The Philadelphia Church of God." They have pointed out many of the drastic changes Worldwide is going through, and claims to want to return to the faith of Herbert Armstrong, whom they look upon as "Elijah." Please browse around our website for various information about our church. faithful also in much. When we attend services, we are in class at Gods college for teachers. The Revelation of Christ (Revelation 1-5) >Seven Churches >Sixth Message, Philadelphia . Baptism is an important step in your spiritual life and it must be done properly - at the right time and in the right way . For example, Paul lists nine qualities related to the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. D. L. Moody, In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. In his vision of the future, the apostle John saw that new heaven and a new earth, our new domain being pictured as the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God (Revelation 21:1-2).
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