Revelations 4 - Events in Heaven

After these things



Rev 4:1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door was opened in Heaven. And the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me, saying, Come up here, and I will show you what must occur after these things.

After what things?

After the course of previous events! (Rev 1 - 3)

After what John had seen! (Rev 1)

After the Church era! (Rev 2-3)

After the Rapture of the Church! (Rev 4:1)

Then???........

John's vision of what follows in heaven, before the start of the Great Tribulation!

Rev 4 : The judgement throne of GOD
Rev 5 : The Lamb and the book sealed with 7 seals


Rev 4 : The judgement throne of God (Rev 4:2-11)

GOD the Father sits on His throne of judgement (Rev 4:2) and He is totally in control. GOD is seen in His glory, appearing as a brilliant light (appearance of Jasper / sea green). GOD is prepared for judgement (appearence of Sardius / blood red), but GOD remembers His covenants and will remain faithful thereto even during His judgement (Rainbow of appearence of Emerald / deep green, Rev 4:3)

The Elders represent the raptured Church before the throne of GOD. Their white clothes speaks of righteousness and holiness and their crowns speaks of victory. Finding these Elders, as representative of the Church before the throne of GOD, speaks clearly of the Church no longer being on earth. (Rev 4:4)

The Elders sang a new song is sung for the Lamb. This song contains the sum total of the results of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, the lamb. His death was no mere accident; it served a purpose. The purpose was to restore and bring about a relationship between GOD and man. The death of the Lamb had a universal effect. That was to purchase men for GOD from every tribe and language and people and nation. The redeemed would become a kingdom of priests, and to them would be given power to rule. The redeemed will reign as kings; and as priest they will be a channel of blessing. (Rev. 5:8 - 10)

Lightning, thunder and the 7 Spirits, the symbolic meaning of which is the summoning of the judgements of GOD. (Rev 4:5)

Die 4 created heavenly beings worship to the glory of GOD, worship Him, because He is worthy and holy, bringing Him praise and thanksgiving. The living creatures primary task is to worship Him who sits upon the throne, manifesting His glory and holiness. The Elders represent a special bond between GOD and His Church. They worship Him for His creative power. (Rev 4:6-10)

Rev 4:11 O Lord, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, because You created all things, and for Your will they are and were created.

The living creatures draw the attention of the whole universe to the glory of GOD, thereby manifesting His glory and holiness. The Elders , representatives of the redeemed, worship Him for what he has done, in that He has saved them.

To the Creator GOD is sung the glory, honour and power, praise and thanksgiving!

Rights (C) 2011 Raymond D Lombard