THE LAMB THAT REDEEMED US REVELATION FIVE John showed us the power of the Almighty as the Creator who is worthy of praise. (Revelation 4:1-11) He now moved to show us God's love as Redeemer. (Revelation 5:1-14) Christians believe in the God who is all-powerful and present everywhere. He is the all... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE BOOK SEALED WITH SEVEN SEALS REVELATION 5:1-3:_ In Revelation five John's attention is on scroll held by the enthroned Lord. The scroll was unusual in that it was written on both sides. It was full of information. It would ordinarily be the case that a scroll would be sealed with one seal. This... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE BOOK OPENED BY THE LION OF JUDAH REVELATION 5:4-8:_ John wept when on one was found to open the little book. God had promised John that He would show him things that would shortly come to pass. After waiting for one to open the book and seeing none John's emotions turned to tears. John is think... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE REDEEMER RECEIVES PRAISE FROM MANY REVELATION 5:9-11:_ When the Redeemer takes the scroll, the response is immediate. The angels and redeemed ones join together in worship of the Lamb. They sang a new song concerning the victory of the redeemed. Under the Old Testament the people of God could o... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE ENTIRE CREATION PRAISED THE REDEEMER REVELATION 5:12-14:_ Countless angels and others declare the worthiness of the Lamb because of the redemption He accomplished. Their message was "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory,... [ Continue Reading ]