PHILADELPHIA – HISTORY

Philadelphia (the city of love between two brothers) is commended for its perseverance during the many difficult times it faced. Whether it was earthquakes, famine, or persecution the church at Philadelphia remained faithful to Elohim and did not renounce the name of YaHUsha as their Master and Saviour.  Join us as we take a closer look at the city of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Part 1 – Fig Tree Ministries

Philadelphia, Parat 2 – Fig Tree Ministries

THE ASSEMBLY OF PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia was the least distinguished of the cities of the Seven Churches.  It was the latest to take on importance as a city, and only a few ruins are visible now.  However, on the positive side, it was located on the outer edge of Hellenistic civilizatian and the Christian faith, and therefore had grave responsibilities for spreading the thought patterns and activities of these transforming powers.  Furthermore, Philadelphia and Smyrna were the only two churches among the Seven about which nothing bad was said by John.

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DIE GEMEENTE VAN FILADELFIA

Filadelfia beteken “broederliefde”.   Dit was ‘n stad in die provinsie van Lydië in Klein Asië (hedendaagse Turkye).  Dit was geleë aan die Hermus rivier en was omtrent 45 kilometer suidoos van Sardis (Sart-Kalesi).  Dit het ontstaan deur Attalus II (Philadelpus) en het daarom sy naam gedra.  Hy het as koning van Pergamus geheers in 159 v.C.   Attalus het die titel “Philadelphus” gekry vanweë sy lojale liefde vir sy broer Eumenes, wat hom voorafgegaan het as koning.  Die munte van hierdie tydperk toon twee identiese broers.

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