Rev 3:7 | MHM | STEP | The Church in Philadelphia This section contains Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia, a city in Asia Minor known for its name, which means "brotherly love." This church receives only praise and encouragement from Jesus, with no blame mentioned. Jesus introduces Himself as holy and true, holding the key of David, meaning He has all authority to open and shut doors for His people. He reminds the church of the opportunities He has given them, encourages their faithfulness, and promises to protect and reward those who keep His word and do not deny His name. v. 7 : The letter is written to the angel, or leader, of the church in Philadelphia. Jesus introduces Himself as He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David; He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth (Revelation 3:7 ). This means Jesus is perfectly holy and always keeps His promises. He has authority to give opportunities, to allow people into God’s kingdom, and to keep out those who reject Him. No one can change what Jesus decides.

‏ Revelation of John 3:7

The Church in Philadelphia

This section contains Jesus’ letter to the church in Philadelphia, a city in Asia Minor known for its name, which means "brotherly love." This church receives only praise and encouragement from Jesus, with no blame mentioned. Jesus introduces Himself as holy and true, holding the key of David, meaning He has all authority to open and shut doors for His people. He reminds the church of the opportunities He has given them, encourages their faithfulness, and promises to protect and reward those who keep His word and do not deny His name.

v. 7: The letter is written to the angel, or leader, of the church in Philadelphia. Jesus introduces Himself as He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David; He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth (Revelation 3:7 ^a). This means Jesus is perfectly holy and always keeps His promises. He has authority to give opportunities, to allow people into God’s kingdom, and to keep out those who reject Him. No one can change what Jesus decides.