Book of Revelation, Letter to Philadelphia. A reversal motif. Christ is the holder of the keys of David, not the synagogue of Satan that excommunicated Christians like the man born blind or who pressured the weak church in Philadelphia. Christ promises that these persecutors will one day bow down to worship Christians, to show them that Christ loves his children.

The letter to the church at Sardis. They deemed themselves a -lively- church but the Lord sees reality- that they were in a spiritual coma and in danger of being blotted out of the Book of Life. Does this mean you can lose your salvation-

The church at Thyatira tolerates a Jezebel, a false prophet, a false bride of Baal, and a type of the Whore of Babylon.

The Lord noted faithful witness at church the at Pergamos, but the Lord rebuked them for tolerating false teachers. So much for the idea that the Lord only cares that we do -more good than bad.-

Having gotten rid of Christ, the world proclaims -Happy Holidays.- We offer the greatest gift- the gift of eternal life.

True vs. False -Jew.- The term -Jew- can mean a type of those who boast in works and status.

It seems to be in vogue these days to give a tour of the pastor's library. It makes sense, it shows the pastor's influences.

Most reformed confessors deny the reformation and the reformation confessions often without realizing it. This is about the our distinctives, how we try to stay faithful to the reformation and reformation confessions.

Who are you loyal to, the King of Kings or the gods of this world who use slander to silence your testimony-

Near particular and far universal application and judgement, treaty language of the King of Kings