The Church in Philadelphia

The book of Revelation is extraordinary. Hidden within it are untold riches waiting to be discovered, and the Lord's speaking to the church in Philadelphia is no exception. We know the Lord's words are always deeply meaningful, but what the Lord is now unveiling with His words to the church in Philadelphia goes beyond meaningful. It should be astonishing, even to those most versed in Revelation. The Lord has kept these treasures concealed until this time-the time nearing the end and His return. Now, He is setting forth what is on His heart and why He so greatly loves the church in Philadelphia.

The epistle to the Philadelphian believers was written not merely to Christians thousands of years ago, but particularly to us today. It provides us with a guideline-a recipe, if you will-that will produce what has been secreted in God's heart from the beginning.

Rather than providing a somewhat typical understanding of this epistle-an understanding focused upon outward and objective interpretations of the Lord's speaking-this book delves into the deeper subjective truths embodied in Christ's words. What is the "little strength," and why is it considered little? Is not denying the Lord's name something more than confessing Him as Lord and Savior? What does it mean to have the name of the New Jerusalem written upon us? What is the Lord's "new name?" These are but a few of the many truths revealed in this book.