A Philadelphian in Laodicea: Revivalist Series, #2

By Pilgrim Preacher

In this book, we are going to be looking at the two churches in the bible book of Revelation: the church of the Philadelphians, and the church of the Laodiceans. And this whole book is based upon those two churches and the characteristics and tendencies of those two assemblies. First, we're going to be looking at the Philadelphian Church, then we're going to be looking at the Laodicean Church. And then we're going to move on to look at the Philadelphian Church Age, which is basically from the mid seventeen hundreds to the early nineteen hundreds (the mid-1700s to the early1900s). And then we're going to be looking at the Laodicean Church Age, which is basically the 20th century on to the End Times. And then after that, we're going to be looking at the Philadelphian Christian, and then the Laodicean Christian. This book will raise questions and cause us to examine ourselves to see if we resemble a Philadelphian Christian or a Laodicean Christian. And we're going to make some applications.

 

And although we Christians today, live in the Laodicean Church Age, we can make a choice not to be after the Laodicean manner, but we can instead be a Philadelphian in Laodicea. This book is part of The Revivalist Series, by The Pilgrim Preacher.

 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pilgrim Preacher
• Release date: Aug 11, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223750000

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Book preview

This book is part of The Revivalist Series, by The Pilgrim Preacher.

In this book, we are going to be looking at the two churches in the bible book of Revelation: the church of the Philadelphians, and the church of the Laodiceans. This book is based upon those two churches and the characteristics and tendencies of those two assemblies. We will draw out practical applications for the Christian life in a modern society.

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Introduction

In this book, we are going to be looking at the two churches in the bible book of Revelation: the church of the Philadelphians, and the church of the Laodiceans. And this whole book is based upon those two churches and the characteristics and tendencies of those two assemblies. First of all, we're going to be looking at the Philadelphian church; then we're going to be looking at the Laodicean church. And then we're going to look at the Philadelphian Church Age, which is basically from the mid seventeen hundreds to the early nineteen hundreds (the mid-1700s to the early1900s). And then we're going to be looking at the Laodicean Church Age, which is basically from the early nineteen hundreds on to the End Times. And then after that, we're going to be looking at the Philadelphian Christian, and then the Laodicean Christian. This book will raise questions and cause us to examine ourselves, to see if we resemble a Philadelphian Christian or a Laodicean Christian. And we're going to make some applications.

And, although we Christians today live in the Laodicean Church Age, we can make a choice not to be after the Laodicean manner, but we can instead be a Philadelphian in Laodicea.

Revelation 1:9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.  1:10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,  1:11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

In the book of Revelation, chapters one to three, we see seven letters to seven actual, literal, local churches in Asia Minor. These assemblies were in existence in the first century AD. The letters are from Jesus Christ and are heaven’s messages to the Elders of each of the assemblies. These letters are recorded in the book of Revelation, by the Apostle John. We are going to look at the last two churches mentioned in chapter three. And we know from other passages of Scripture, that Jesus Christ, is Head of the Church institution, and He is concerned about the affairs of each of His churches.

In Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.  16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

And in Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.  5:24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.  5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,  5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:  1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:  1:17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: