Revelation 7:1
The answer to the closing question of chapter 6 is found in this chapter. God sends four of his messengers to restrain the destructive forces.... [ Continue Reading ]
The answer to the closing question of chapter 6 is found in this chapter. God sends four of his messengers to restrain the destructive forces.... [ Continue Reading ]
A seal was used by kings to identify things, particularly messages or commands, as his. It left an impression in hot wax that belonged only to him. (Genesis 41:42; Esther 3:10; Esther 8:2) A fifth angel carries God's seal and commands the four angels to continue restraining the destructive forces un... [ Continue Reading ]
That the 144,000 cannot be literal, fleshly Israel becomes quite apparent when we note the tribes of Ephraim and Dan are omitted. The number is obtained by multiplying 12 x 12 x 1000. Shelly says, "Since twelve is the number for organized religion in apocalyptic literature and one thousand is the nu... [ Continue Reading ]
John's eyes are now lifted from the scene on earth to the one in heaven. Once again, the picture is of the redeemed, as we will see in verse 14, but this time God's protective seal is not required because they are now around the throne. They wear white robes of purity and carry palm branches, which... [ Continue Reading ]
They shout praises to God and Christ because they have been saved from past sins, kept pure in times of trial and now stand triumphant before the throne.... [ Continue Reading ]
Upon seeing the redeemed praising God for their salvation, the angels, 24 elders and four beasts join in. They say "be it so" and praise God with seven different expressions followed by another "be it so.... [ Continue Reading ]
The question here asked by one of the elders is apparently for John's sake and to call attention to the means of their salvation.... [ Continue Reading ]
Instead of "they which came," this would be better rendered, "they which are coming." Notice again, the tribulation was already a reality when John wrote. (Revelation 1:9) We wash our robes in Jesus' blood when we put him on in baptism. (Acts 22:16) Hailey notes the word washed is active, which indi... [ Continue Reading ]
While Caesar was being worshiped for a few years on earth, God is worshiped continually around his throne. The word for temple here is for the actual building housing the holy place and most holy place. In other words, it is God's dwelling place. The promise to those who have washed out their robes... [ Continue Reading ]
During the persecutions, Christians suffered for the want of food, water and adequate shelter to keep off the sun's burning rays. In heaven, Jesus will see that these needs are met. (Revelation 22:1-2) Also, God will wipe the tears out of their eyes. (Revelation 21:4)... [ Continue Reading ]