"And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal [undisturbed by the lightning and thunder]: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind."
Revelation 4:6
The "sea of glass" portrays God’s purity and righteousness. It was illustrated in Solomon’s temple with the giant laver. Jesus taught, "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."
This vision emphasizes the eternal aspect of purity and righteousness in the divine purpose. There can never be sin pollution here. God has a large universe, but not one square inch to spare for sin or sinners.
The idea that God is going to provide for sinners in a hell or torment is absolutely ridiculous. That would mean God would have to provide a part of his universe to house them and keep them. No! All the wicked will God destroy when his work is complete. God has zero tolerance for sin. Those who sympathize with sin persistently can have no place in God’s everlasting kingdom.
The four "Living Creatures," representing the four attributes of God, are on each side of the throne. They are "full of eyes" which look forward and backward. The eternity of the future and of the past is clearly seen. He who "inhabits eternity" also sees into eternity.
There have not been and will not be any conditions which our God could not or cannot harness to redound to His glory. The far-seeing wisdom of God guarantees his sovereignty. There never have been any emergencies with God, nor will there ever be.
Bible Students
Revelation 4:6
The "sea of glass" portrays God’s purity and righteousness. It was illustrated in Solomon’s temple with the giant laver. Jesus taught, "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."
This vision emphasizes the eternal aspect of purity and righteousness in the divine purpose. There can never be sin pollution here. God has a large universe, but not one square inch to spare for sin or sinners.
The idea that God is going to provide for sinners in a hell or torment is absolutely ridiculous. That would mean God would have to provide a part of his universe to house them and keep them. No! All the wicked will God destroy when his work is complete. God has zero tolerance for sin. Those who sympathize with sin persistently can have no place in God’s everlasting kingdom.
The four "Living Creatures," representing the four attributes of God, are on each side of the throne. They are "full of eyes" which look forward and backward. The eternity of the future and of the past is clearly seen. He who "inhabits eternity" also sees into eternity.
There have not been and will not be any conditions which our God could not or cannot harness to redound to His glory. The far-seeing wisdom of God guarantees his sovereignty. There never have been any emergencies with God, nor will there ever be.
Bible Students
