Revelation Chapter 5
Vs. 1-5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
John sees a book that God is holding in His right hand. This book has writing in it and John sees on the back side of the book it is sealed with seven seals. There are two books mentioned in Revelation 20:12 that have been written in since the foundation of the world. One is the book of life that records everyone’s works or deeds and the other book is the Lambs book of life. Those whose names are found in the Lamb's book of life will not stand in Gods great white throne judgment for they have already been judged by their faith in Christ and are part of the first resurrection, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Those whose names are not found written in the Lambs book of life will be part of the second resurrection, John 5:28, 29; Revelation 20:6. They will stand before God in his great white throne judgment as He opens the book of works and those who stand before him will be judged by their works whether they be good works or evil works, Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Peter 2:21. These works have also been written down from the foundation of the world. Death and hell, which means the grave, are now cast into the lake of fire with Satan, the beast and the false prophet.
John sees a strong angel (strong angels are revelatory angels) proclaiming with a loud voice saying who is worthy to open the books and loose the seven seals. John wept because there was found no one worthy to open the book and the seals. One of the elders in heaven came to John during this vision and told John not to weep as Jesus who overcame the world was the only one worthy of opening the book and to release the seven seals.
Vs. 6-10 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
The seven horns and seven eyes have already been explained in this verse as being the seven spirits of God found in Isaiah 11:2. When Jesus took the book out of the right hand of God the Cherubim, Seraphim and the twenty four elders bowed down before Jesus as they had harps of worship and golden vials of incense which are the prayers of the saints.
The prayers of the saints are those whose spirit is reserved in heaven, Ecclesiastes 12:7, that are under the altar in heaven who have already died a martyr’s death. They are told to wait patiently till those who are yet alive will also be persecuted to death for keeping the witness and testimony of Jesus, Revelation 6:10. they have to wait until the end of days an in the end will all be joined together as now begins the timing of the martyred saints blood to be avenged, Revelation 6:10 with the opening of the seven seals.
They sang a new song in heaven as Jesus was revealed to be the only one worthy of opening the seven seals as he redeemed everyone, Jew and Gentile, all over the world by his blood that all who come to him are made to become kings and priest with Jesus, 1 Peter 2:9, and will reign with him forever.
Vs. 11-14 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
There are many in heaven that can not be numbered by man which also includes the spirits of those who are asleep in the grave as their spirits are reserved with God in heaven. They are all in unison giving honor, glory and praise to the Lord for now is come the time of the end of ages and all will be with the Lord when the New Jerusalem is ushered down to a new purified heaven and earth.
Vs. 1-5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
John sees a book that God is holding in His right hand. This book has writing in it and John sees on the back side of the book it is sealed with seven seals. There are two books mentioned in Revelation 20:12 that have been written in since the foundation of the world. One is the book of life that records everyone’s works or deeds and the other book is the Lambs book of life. Those whose names are found in the Lamb's book of life will not stand in Gods great white throne judgment for they have already been judged by their faith in Christ and are part of the first resurrection, 1 Corinthians 15:51-55; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Those whose names are not found written in the Lambs book of life will be part of the second resurrection, John 5:28, 29; Revelation 20:6. They will stand before God in his great white throne judgment as He opens the book of works and those who stand before him will be judged by their works whether they be good works or evil works, Matthew 7:21-23; 2 Peter 2:21. These works have also been written down from the foundation of the world. Death and hell, which means the grave, are now cast into the lake of fire with Satan, the beast and the false prophet.
John sees a strong angel (strong angels are revelatory angels) proclaiming with a loud voice saying who is worthy to open the books and loose the seven seals. John wept because there was found no one worthy to open the book and the seals. One of the elders in heaven came to John during this vision and told John not to weep as Jesus who overcame the world was the only one worthy of opening the book and to release the seven seals.
Vs. 6-10 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
The seven horns and seven eyes have already been explained in this verse as being the seven spirits of God found in Isaiah 11:2. When Jesus took the book out of the right hand of God the Cherubim, Seraphim and the twenty four elders bowed down before Jesus as they had harps of worship and golden vials of incense which are the prayers of the saints.
The prayers of the saints are those whose spirit is reserved in heaven, Ecclesiastes 12:7, that are under the altar in heaven who have already died a martyr’s death. They are told to wait patiently till those who are yet alive will also be persecuted to death for keeping the witness and testimony of Jesus, Revelation 6:10. they have to wait until the end of days an in the end will all be joined together as now begins the timing of the martyred saints blood to be avenged, Revelation 6:10 with the opening of the seven seals.
They sang a new song in heaven as Jesus was revealed to be the only one worthy of opening the seven seals as he redeemed everyone, Jew and Gentile, all over the world by his blood that all who come to him are made to become kings and priest with Jesus, 1 Peter 2:9, and will reign with him forever.
Vs. 11-14 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
There are many in heaven that can not be numbered by man which also includes the spirits of those who are asleep in the grave as their spirits are reserved with God in heaven. They are all in unison giving honor, glory and praise to the Lord for now is come the time of the end of ages and all will be with the Lord when the New Jerusalem is ushered down to a new purified heaven and earth.
