Philadelphia—Foreview of the Era of World-Wide Missions | Revelation Chapter 3 - Lesson 52

Brother James examines the Philadelphia church from Revelation 3, symbolizing a period of great missionary work and revival from 1750 to 1881. Known for its ""brotherly love,"" this church spread the gospel worldwide through figures like John Wesley, George Whitefield, and Hudson Taylor. Philadelphia is commended for keeping God's Word and is described as having an ""open door"" that no one could shut. The church faced opposition from false teachers but saw unprecedented spiritual success, with millions converting to Christianity.

Institutions like Harvard and Princeton were originally founded to educate people in Christian faith, and missionary work flourished globally. The church received no rebuke from Christ, as it honored God's Word, leading to the greatest movement since apostolic times. The period ended in 1881 with the publication of the revised Bible version, which signaled the decline and transition to the Laodicean church era.

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