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Searching for Israel (Part Four): The Kingdom and the Key
Article by Charles WhitakerIn Isaiah 22:22, the prophet refers to the key of the house of David, and this is echoed in Revelation 3:7, where Christ declares Himself as He who has the key of David. This key is tied to the history of the house of David and the promises God made to him. It represents vital knowledge crucial to identifying the whereabouts and identity of Israel. Through the lineage of David, Christ, the Shiloh of Genesis 49:10, will ultimately sit on David's throne forever, embodying the fulfillment of God's extraordinary promise to David as recorded in II Samuel 7:5-9, 11-16.
The Seven Churches (Part Eight): Philadelphia
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Philadelphia church is often considered the best of the seven churches of Revelation 2 and 3. Is it? Does it have faults? Is our judgment biased?
The Philadelphia Syndrome (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe effect of the Worldwide Church of God seeing itself as Philadelphia has been profound, elevating organizational loyalty over faithfulness to God.
The "Open Door" of Philadelphia
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeMany have misunderstood the 'open door' reference in the letter to Philadelphia. It refers to Isaiah 22:15-25, which describes the role of Eliakim the steward.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Nine): Philadelphia
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen Jesus warns us not to let anyone take our crown, He encourages us to endure over the long-haul and not bask in the glory of a brief, victorious accomplishment.
Searching for Israel (Part Nine): The Migration of a Monarchy
Article by Charles WhitakerMany clues to Israel's modern identity deal with the ruling line of David. The biblical and historical evidence shows 'lost' Israel's whereabouts today.
Matthew (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.