1.highly commended 2.deeply challenged 3.greatly compensated

1. Highly Commended2. Deeply Challenged3. Greatly Compensated

Philadelphia Period

1700-1900 A.D.

Philadelphia Period

A.D. 33 - Rapture

•The One Who Commends Them

Isaiah 22:22 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.

Jesus is infull control!

2 Fold Commendation:

•“ kept My word”•“ not denied my name”

Rom. 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

18For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

II Tim. 2:16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is

Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

The Main Thing

is Keepingthe Main Thing the

Main Thing!

2 Fold Commendation:

•“ kept My word”

2 Fold Commendation:

•“ kept My word”•“ not denied my name”

The Great Awakening

George Whitfield

2 Fold Commission:•Keep His Word•Not deny His Name

Rom. 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by...

2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by----the renewing of your mind...

• God loves all people• All people are sinners• Sin must be paid for• Jesus paid for sin• Trust in Jesus as Savior