An Open Door No One Can Close
What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open: “I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. Revelation 3:7-8 NLT The church of Philadelphia represents the church that found the open door into the Most Holy Place in 1844. This church also found a book open that had previously been sealed. But he said, “Go now, Daniel, for what I have said is kept secret and sealed until the time of the end. Daniel 12:9 NLT Then
What is Jesus Saying About You?
Jesus has an amazing promise for the church of Sardis and all those who listen. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels. Revelation 3:5 NKJV Imagine your name rolling off the lips of Jesus! Imagine Jesus telling the Father how faithful you are, while all the angels listen and nod their heads in agreement. Too often we get worried about what o
The Morning Star in a Dark World
God has always had a people. Even during the dark ages there were those who overcame the darkness. Jesus promised them, And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations— ‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron; They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’— as I also have received from My Father; and I will give him the morning star. Revelation 2:26-28 NKJV John Wycliffe has often been referred to as the morning star
What is Worse Than Persecution?
Last week I wrote about the church of Smyrna which endured great persecution for being faithful to God, even when facing death. Bible scholars of the historicist tradition agree that the church of Smyrna represents the Christian era from 100 to 313. This brings us to the church of Pergamos, which represents the time period of 313 to 538. During this time period persecution of the church seemed to cease. Why did persecution cease? Here is what Jesus says about Pergamos, But I
