THE GLORY OF THE LAMB The Church is shown that Christ is on her side. He has overcome by suffering. Now the future is for Him and His people, and He is worshipped with the Father. 1-4. A roll of a book, covered with writing on both sides, signifying the full contents of God's purposes for the futur... [ Continue Reading ]
PREVAILED] RV 'overcome.'... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THE MIDST] i.e. in front of the throne. BEASTS] RV 'living creatures.' 8-14. The Church, in her praise and prayer, sings the glory of the conquering Lamb. All angels and all creation join their chorus.... [ Continue Reading ]
VIALS] RV 'bowls'; as used in the Temple for incense. ODOURS] RV 'incense': cp. Revelation 8:3; Psalms 141:2. SAINTS] RV 'the saints,' i.e. the true people of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
SUNG] RV 'sing.' NEW] because belonging to the 'new' state of Redemption: see on Revelation 2:17 cp. Revelation 14:3. HAST REDEEMED, etc.] RV 'didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue,' etc.: cp. Acts 20:28.... [ Continue Reading ]
KINGS] RV 'a kingdom': see on Revelation 1:6. REIGN] i.e. have power over tribulation and sin: cp. Ephesians 2:6; 1 Peter 2:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sevenfold praise is rendered.... [ Continue Reading ]
The chorus of praise becomes universal. CREATURE] RV 'created thing.'... [ Continue Reading ]