A real living hope can sure make the difference in how we handle lifes problems and what perspective we maintain. There are hundreds of such subjects! Its one thing to say, I forgive you, but its another to act like all the effects of an offense are completely erased. Should I be baptized again?" Answer: This is a vital question to many of you. 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). (Luke 18:8). Consider highlighting these in your Bible and/or linking them together by writing the next reference in your Bible margin. A careful scrutiny of these verses shows something is missing that almost all assume is there: They do not say the church at Philadelphia is full of brotherly love. The Church of God in Philadelphia. After the student passes a test, he or she receives the next four lessons. Services normally begin at 12:30 PM, except on a few select dates. Its the act of becoming too attached to the material things of the worldfalling more in love with the things on earth than on things in heaven. 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. The volunteer decided the dilapidated volume wasnt worth saving and was about to throw it away when she thumbed through it and found a hidden chamber. Still another name of the city was Decapolis, because it was considered as one of the ten cities of the plain. Message to Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13. Officially, church historians recognize seven ecumenical church councils held between A.D. 325 and A.D. 787. Temptation. To help students avoid this fee, pcg regional offices in Canada, the Philippines and Australia collected tests from those nations and sent them overnight to Edmond for grading and processing. Integrity of heart is indispensable. For example, if we do that with the booklet Who Is That Prophet? Perhaps only one name does fit somewhat: Laodicea, which means "judgment of the people.". The Philadelphia period of church history (Adventist Movement), gave greatly increased attention to God's Word, particularly the prophecies of Daniel and of the Revelation, and to personal godliness, which is God's will for us during these end times we live in. A person of integrity obeys the whole counsel of God every day, in every circumstance. It was the youngest of the seven cities whose churches are addressed in these letters. Old Testament Basics New Testament Basics Mining God's Word Navigate the Christian Life Sharing My Faith Making Disciples Living Joyfully Maintaining Purity Practicing My Faith In My Workplace Keeping a Spiritual Journal Early Christianity (Until A.D. 590) Ancient Greece and Rome Before Nicea After Nicea The Apostles' Creed Hello Jesus! In three of Paul's epistles, he uses an open door as a metaphor for an opportunity to preach (I Corinthians 16:9; II Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3). Mr. Armstrong said that one purpose for Church services is to instruct us sufficiently so that we can teach others in the World Tomorrow. When Gods mandates go unfulfilled on earth, Gods glory is diminished. Spiritual disciplines are essential to a more vibrant spiritual life and knowing God more intimately. Armstrong International Cultural Foundation. W. A. Criswell, Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you. Whatever you love more than God is your idol. And that mandate extends to our personal life as well. They are not those who seek after earthly glory, like Shebna, but they are faithful in their responsibilities to the Most High God, like Eliakimand like Jesus Christ. How can we benefit from lessons learned? The Passover is a memorial of the crucifixion of Christ. What was Gods advice to them? International readers pay significant postage rates for sending their tests to Edmond for grading. We study them to make the appropriate course corrections in our thinking. A great misconception carried by many Christians has to do with the location of heaven. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Jonah was a disobedient prophet. He and his wife, Debbie, have served in the ministry for more than 43 years. This church may picture the modern missionary era of church history. Knowing something about the historical city of Laodicea enhances our understanding of the language Christ chose to correct it. 1 Corinthians 15:57. During difficult times, the hope of eternity gives us strength. When you see opportunities to care for creationnature or your own bodydo so as a way of glorifying the Creator. We now study the second last message addressed to Philadelphia, the faithful church (Revelation 3:7-13). 1. The Great Awakening marked the emergence of Anglo-American . Philadelphia, [N] [E] [H] strictly Philadelphia ( brotherly love ), a town on the confines of Lydia and Phrygia Catacecaumene, 25 southeast of Sardis, and built by Attalus II., king of Pergamos, who died B.C. John had a profound understanding of Jesus Christ. For example, Paul lists nine qualities related to the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. With false humility? God has seen to it that His Church is well-fed. Flurry said. Moreover, God expects parents to teach their children His way of life just as He has taught us (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) and to be able to answer their questions. But he never concluded his third epistle. We invite all of our Dallas families to join us on Monday Nights for Bible Study service. The letter to the church in Philadelphia begins with Christ identifying himself as "holy and true" (3:7). was prophesied by name more than 150 years before he came on the scene. The Christians victory is through Christ. The magazines name illustrates that the material within is intended for royalty! It is nearly 70 ms. e. of Smyrna and about the same distance n.e. Friendship is the marriage of affections. A vital reason to study is that it enhances our prayers with God. Youll be elated with what you discover! MP4 Video - low quality (170.78 MB) MP3 Audio (29.61 MB) This is the seventh part in the Bible study series: The Churches of Revelation. They told the king they would not divide their allegiance, that they would maintain their faith in God and His promises. 2. Somehow, at the end of the age, when Christ has returned to reign and inaugurate the eternal state, this earth will be renovated and a new earth will be the resulta new earth full of righteousness in which pain and sorrow will be absent. There are many exciting ways to study the Bible that will enrich your life! Meeting location Hyatt House 3000 Crawford Place Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Get Directions Don McCoy 410-835-8154 home Email Don McCoy That kind of knowledge may only inflate the intellect and puff us up (1 Corinthians 8:1). When we find a man meditating on the words of God, my friends, that man is full of boldness and is successful. 4. There are also subjects like repentance, baptism, laying on of hands, the Holy Spirit, and what is a true Christian. First, he believed the promises of God about the future God had planned for him (Hebrews 11:8-12). 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). Life is full of hardships and heaviness. 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. Psalm 119:162. But they also know that the only way to endure courageously (Revelation 3:10) is to seek the strength of God. Obviously, studying the life of Jesus Christ is the best example. A baby in its mothers womb is nourished every single day so it can grow enough to be born. The God of grace loves to forgive. As a young man, Ezekiel had dedicated himself to be a priest. How to Speak the Truth in Love in a Hostile World. Directed almost entirely at the group itself, and will only be of marginal interest to outsiders.. r/Christianity Did a Bible study devotional today on 1 Corinthians 12, 13:7 on One body, Many Members in the body of Christ also looking into the meaning of Love before the BMX learning stream to somehow attempt to plant or sow any seeds of faith for the Lord Jesus Christ Moreover, the fruit of this interpretation has been exclusivity, comparing ourselves among ourselves, division, competition, and a pitiful supply of loveworks of the flesh rather than fruit of the Spirit. (Part 5). This is what He compliments them for being, meaning they have a commendable measure of obedience. That enables us to trust Him more easily, and our faith builds. When His friends let Him down? He is also true in the sense that he is faithful and trustworthy. Marine litter is a huge ecological problem. Instead of waiting months to receive four lessons and a test in the mail, paying to ship the completed test, and starting the wait all over again, Bible course students can now log in to the Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible Correspondence Course website and progress through the lessons and tests much more quickly. Do any of them have problems similar to ours? We have the promises of God to help us in difficult days, and we have the Holy Spirit within us. Sample doctrines include the three resurrections, born again, the soul and salvation. The way to cover our sin is to uncover it by confession. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City Several of the organizers and members of Philly Bible Study worship with the West Philly Assembly of Christ. EDMONDIndividuals who want to learn about the Bible can now do so online, as the 36-lesson Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible Correspondence Course went live this afternoon. And it also happened to Jonah: The word of the Lord came to Jonah the first time (Jonah 1:1) and then the second time (Jonah 3:1). 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. To see what is behind the open door, we must read and meditate on the rest of the chapter. The moment we resolve to stand strong and walk away is when temptation grows most intense. "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man" (verse 13). Or soberly and realistically according to the grace of God in your life? Who doesnt want and need more faith? Pauls topic is the grace given by God to each Christian to serve in the Body of Christ. A Bible dictionary gives information about biblical words, people, places and things. Someone had used a knife to cut a hole in the middle of the book. Consider these verses: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13). A doctrine is a teaching or that which is taught. Together they comprise the Churchs body of beliefs. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Doesnt it make sense to take notes and study them later? In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the door is open to some of the virgins and closed to others (Matthew 25:10-12). If we pray regularly but dont study very often, its the same thingwere doing all of the talking. It was not uncommon in the Old Testament for the word of the Lord to come to Gods prophets again and again. After all, as Jesus explained, actions speak louder than words (Mark 2:8-11). If so, you might be neglecting a vitally important aspect of Christian living! Today, these churches occupied the areas that ranged from Asia Minor to present-day Turkey. God's inspired words to the congregation at Philadelphia are an uplifting message of hope and encouragement.