Jesus and the Key of David, Revelation 3:7

Introduction

Text: Revelation 3:7

What Does the Key Open?

• There is the opening vision of the ascended Jesus (Revelation 1:18).
• There is the historical backdrop of this terminology (Isaiah 22).
• Jesus exercises absolute power to control entry into the kingdom of God.

Implications for the Church

1. We should be consoled knowing that our access to the kingdom is secure (Matthew 5:16, John 14:12a).
2. We should be confident knowing that Jesus is opening doors for lost people to enter the kingdom (John 6:44, Ephesians 1:4-5, Luke 16:16).
3. We should be sobered knowing that not everyone will be admitted into the kingdom (Matthew 7:21, Revelation 22:14-15).
4. We should be humbled knowing that the authority of the kingdom has been entrusted to the church (Matthew 16:19).

There is only one way to enter the kingdom, through the “narrow gate” – a transaction with Jesus.

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