Today we hear the both encouraging and sobering conclusion of our look at Jesus's statement that He is the One Who opens and shuts, as told to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3.

Today we hear the both encouraging and sobering conclusion of our look at Jesus's statement that He is the One Who opens and shuts, as told to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3.

Paul's signature opening is not just a simple blessing. Through the Holy Spirit's inspiration, it contains remarkable heavenly truths.

Paul's signature opening is not just a simple blessing. Through the Holy Spirit's inspiration, it contains remarkable heavenly truths.

Jesus told believers in Philadelphia He is the one who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens. As we exposit this statement, we find ourselves looking at Christ's parables and see that it even ties back to Abraham.

Paul and other apostles referred to themselves as either apostles, or bondservants, or both. Through study of Scripture we can see that being an apostle and bondservant -dulous- are closely related.

Paul and other apostles referred to themselves as either apostles, or bondservants, or both. Through study of Scripture we can see that being an apostle and bondservant (dulous) are closely related.

We continue our study of Jesus's claim that He holds the key of David, and see the rich Biblical history, prophecy, and meaning behind this seemingly simple phrase.

We continue our study of Jesus's claim that He holds the key of David, and see the rich Biblical history, prophecy, and meaning behind this seemingly simple phrase.

We're launching an expository-style devotional study in Philippians, and begin with a brief overview of the context, purpose, and themes behind Paul's letter to the church in Philippi.