The Apostle John sees a multitude in heaven sourrounding Jesus on His throne, worshiping Him. Jesus has saved them, brought them to Himself, and promised to be their Everything for forever. The Gospel and eternity are linked: Without the cross, there is no resurrection unto eternal life for sinners. There is only life — eternal …
John looks and sees the Lord holding back judgement and wrath from the earth until the complete number of His servants (represented by the 144,000 from the tribes of Israel) are sealed, preventing them from being harmed. John then looks and sees the same group from a different perspective: An uncountable multitude from all tribes …
John watches as Jesus, the Lamb of God and the only one worthy, breaks open the first six seals of the scroll. After each seal is broken, John records what happens in the aftermath. In the midst of tribulation and trials, this continues to be a revelation of Jesus. Will people wake from their rebellious …
While the Apostle John’s visit to heaven continues, no one is found in heaven or earth to open the seven seals of the scroll. No one is worthy. However, an elder directs John to look upon the Lion of Judah, for He is worthy to break the seals. Turning to look, John doesn’t see a …