The Characteristics of a Healthy Church, Pt. 6

Revelation 3:7-13 Proposition: The church at Philadelphia experienced the power of God working behind the scenes. God can do anything, but do we believe that enough to act?

Key Words and Terms

alethinos: “true,” Revelation 3:7. This is a Greek word which describes what is “genuine, authentic & real.” mikran: “a little,” Revelation 3:8c. This Greek word means “little, small in size or quantity.” It can also express what is insignificant from human perspective. ______________________________________________________ Characteristics of a Healthy Church

1. The Lord’s Revelation 3:7

   1. He is .

   2. He is .

   3. He has ultimate .

2. The Lord’s , Revelation 3:8

   1. Their right, Revelation 3:8a

   2. They Lord’s abilities, Revelation 3:8c

   3. They Lord’s instructions, Revelation 3:8d

   4. They deny the Lord’s name, Revelation 3:8e