Revelation 5 - Introduction

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 wise creator and sustainer of heaven and earth. The design of Revelation five is to honor the Lamb of God, our Redeemer, by showing that power was entrusted to Him that was given to no one else in heaven or earth. Nothing better illustrated this than the fact that He alone was able to open the mysterious sealed book.

John wept when he felt that no one was able to open the book. He was, however, given the assurance that the Lion of the tribe of Judah had power to open the book. This Jesus is the Messiah, the Redeemer, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and the Root of David. Revelation one pictured the majesty and power of Jesus. Revelation five remembered His sacrifice and the atonement made by His blood.

Many joined in acknowledging that the Lamb of God was worthy to open this little book. He is worthy to open the book because of His redemptive work. The work of Jesus "redeemed us to God." His work bought us "by blood." His redemptive work reached "every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation." This great work of redemption "made us unto our God kings and priests." Our faith must be in the loving Redeemer.