NOTES ON THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIA

Part 16: Revelation 3: 13: Diversity In Christianity (Who Will Listen?)

Greetings Brethren,

Peace be unto you. Those that will not listen will burn in Hell. Those that seek to lead have a responsibility to know. At the last and final day there will be no excuses heard.

Peace and Paradise, Carl Patton a willing servant of Almighty God writing for the FreedomJournal 9 December 2005 in the year of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

In the name of Almighty God, Master of the universe, Ruler of the earth.

The Revelation to John was addressed to seven Churches in the Roman Province of Asia. For the record there were other Churches in the Province but seven were chosen to represent the entire Church.

These letters are revealed in Revelation 2-3; they present a picture of diversity in Christianity. As we look through the telescope to the Churches of today we see even greater diversity. In fact the true Church as revealed by the Prophets, Jesus Christ and established by the Apostles is absent among the current so-called denominations and non-denominational churches of today. Nor do any of the Cults by their very nature represent the Church assigned by Christ Jesus the Savior of humankind. Meanwhile we note that these established Churches are based more on custom, tradition and the ill will of man than on God.

However who will listen? Surely most of the Church leaders who are aware that they came to corrupt the Church will not listen because they know that they are guilty. Where is the remnant, will they listen?

Philadelphia was a city where Christians were isolated in the community; but the Church had remained faithful.

The opening vision of Revelation, where John saw the heavenly Son of man surrounded by seven lampstands, are the seven Churches. The letters show that this was not meant as a picture of an ideal Church, but as a means of showing the Churches as they really are.

Therefore we see their heresies, quarrels, and weak faith. But we also see faith, hope and love.

Revelation 3: 13. “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches.” (Also see Revelation 2:7).

“He that hath an ear”, is a solemn call upon all to give a profound attention to what is being said to the Churches. These instructions to the Churches by the Lord are intended for the Churches of Christ everywhere.

However few listen among the so-called established Churches. But it is written that those that hear will be blessed.

Revelation 1: 3. “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep these things which are written therein; for the time is at hand.”

When you bring the world into the Church, with materialism, and things like Hip Hop music and a degenerate lifestyle you do not hear. But you will hear at the final day.

Peace and Love,

Brother Carl, FreedomJournal

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