Revelation 5

 Wednesday Night:   Revelation—5                                     October 28, 2026

PHILADELPHIA—The faithful church.

1.    Jesus gives a description of who He is to the church.

a.    Revelation 3:7 

b.    He is holy. 

c.     Mark 1:22-24 

d.    He is true. 

e.    John 14:6 

f.      He has the key of David.

g.    Isaiah 22:22

h.    Revelation 1:18 

i.      Matthew 16:19

2.    Being faithful to God and His Word opens opportunities.

a.    Revelation 3:8 

b.    Jesus is looking for faithfulness to His Word over cultural attractiveness.  

c.     See the open-door Jesus has set before you.

d.    An open door is an opportunity from God, but we must step into it.

3.    Faithfulness to God will bring vindication and save His people.  

a.    Revelation 3:9-10

b.    There are three categories of people in the Bible: Jews, Gentiles, and the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

c.     Jesus recognizes the faithfulness of His people. 

d.    The church will be raptured away from this earth to keep us from the hour of trial.

e.    We must reject antisemitism. 

4.    Jesus states an urgency to stand your ground and stay ready.

a.    Revelation 3: 11-13 

b.    Do not let temporary pressure cause you to surrender an eternal reward.

c.     Do not gradually let go of convictions, obedience, and devotion that characterizes a faithful life.

d.    Revelation 3:12 

Final thought about Philadelphia—The faithful church: 

Don't let your limitations keep you from your assignment, and don't let your circumstances cause you to abandon your faithfulness.