The Church at Philadelphia, a Serving Church

The church in the ancient city of Philadelphia, the sixth church addressed by Jesus Christ in the book of Revelation, had limited influence yet remained faithful in serving the Lord. Christian service is a hallmark of the faith. Effective service is a response to the ministry opportunities that Jesus alone can open for any individual believer or for a church as a whole. In His first advent Jesus came to be a servant (Mark 10:45) and He instructed His followers to become servants as well (John 13:14-16). As Jesus’ followers we must pursue His calling to serve Him by serving others. This servant response to Jesus was the legacy of the church at Philadelphia.