TRIAL AND PERSECUTION. CHAPTER S 4-7. (JOHN 16:33) BACK TO FIRST COMING OF CHRIST Chapter s 4 - 7 begin with the First Coming and deal with the church being persecuted and tested in the world. Jesus says: "But be brave! I have defeated the world!" (John 16:33). Chapter 4 relates to God and Creati... [ Continue Reading ]
I HAD ANOTHER VISION. John is given a series of visions in this book. AN OPEN DOOR IN HEAVEN. So that he can see how God looks at our entire Universe! COME UP HERE. To the throne _as it appears in the vision!_ Note that Chapter s 4 & 5 teach ONE MAIN LESSON - "_Jehovah reigns; let the peoples trembl... [ Continue Reading ]
God's throne is the spiritual center of the universe. Words can only hint at his glory! JASPER. A diamond - _white, brilliant -_ symbolic of holiness. CARNELLAN. A topaz - _bloody red -_ symbolic of judgment and wrath. RAINBOW. Symbolic of the storm ending! God's promise through Christ (_compare_ Ro... [ Continue Reading ]
Angels everywhere have strength, offer service, have intelligence and are swift. See Psalms 103:20-21; Hebrews 1:14; Daniel 9:21; Luke 12:8; Luke 5:10. LION. Symbolizes strength. CALF. Symbolizes service. MAN. Symbolizes intelligence. EAGLE. Symbolizes swiftness. WINGS, EYES. Symbolize unceasing act... [ Continue Reading ]
In these verses, all Creation (symbolized by the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures) praise the Triune God - ELOHIM - on his Throne, and worship their Creator. The picture is one of continuing, ceaseless worship. The song (Revelation 4:11) praises God for Creation and for his will whic... [ Continue Reading ]