VICTORYTHE REWARD OF THE CONQUERER

A study of Revelation

“A pillar in the temple of God”

Philadelphia was destroyed by an earthquake in A.D. 17

The city was a Greek outpost intended to Hellenize the barbarians

The church here would have faced all the trials of the other churches faced

“A pillar in the temple of God”

“I know your deeds”

This church was presented with a choice: overcome or cave in

This church had a “little power” and still chose to conquer!

“A pillar in the temple of God”

“a pillar in the temple…” – refers to belonging and security

“he will not go out anymore” – an absence of fear

“I will write on him the name of…” – again belonging, adoption, citizenship, reward

Sitting on the Throne Laodicea was a wealthy

and important city

Rebuilt from an earthquake without any help from Rome

Gained wealth from being located on two major trade routes

Sitting on the Throne Jesus spoke to them as

the source of creation

Without Him they could not even exist

Their complacency came from an inaccurate view of themselves

Sitting on the Throne To sit on God’s throne is

to rule with and through Him

It is the ultimate expression of victory

Those things which seek to overcome us are cast down before us!

VICTORYTHE REWARD OF THE CONQUERER

Why this Series

More than an Excuse Revelation is not a

novelty to be gawked at when nothing else grabs the eye

We have looked at real benefits and concepts that ought to shape our lives

The Figures Must Not be Discounted The book is not

written in fantasy language

Figures must point to a reality or they are nonsensical

We must seek the reality

Blessings and Encouragement for those who seek to overcome WE CAN BE

VICTORIOUS!

WE MUST NOT QUIT THE FIGHT EARLY!

WE MUST ALWAYS FOCUS ON THE ETERNAL!