In the Throne Room
Revelation 4:2
Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne (4:2).
I was in the Spirit –This phrase occurs 4 times in Revelation, this being the second occurrence (1:10; 4:2; 17:3; 21:10). John was supernaturally transported out of the material world, while awake. The Holy Spirit empowered his senses to perceive revelation from God.
A throne set in heaven – A symbol of God’s sovereign rule and authority (Psalm 11:4; 103:19; Isaiah 66:1) located in the temple in heaven (Revelation 7:15; 11:19; 14:15, 17). The word “throne” occurs 13 times in this chapter; 11 times referring to God’s throne. The use of the term “temple” symbolizes God’s presence (Revelation 21:22). The throne is said to be “set (standing)” because God’s sovereign rule is fixed, permanent, and unshakable. He is in complete control of the universe (Isaiah 6:1-3).
One sat on the throne – In the book of Hebrews, Christ’s posture is depicted as sitting, or resting, because the work of redemption had been accomplished (Hebrews 1:3; 10:12; 12:2). Here, the Creator of the Universe is pictured sitting on His throne which speaks of reigning because judgment is about to take place (Isaiah 6:5; Ezekiel 1:28; Daniel 7:15).
Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version of the Bible, © 1979, 1980, 1982, 1990, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.
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