In the Throne Room
Revelation 4:5
Kenute P. Curry
And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God (4:5).
Lightnings, thunderings, and voices – They are associated with God’s presence in Exodus 19:16 and Ezekiel 1:13, and with God’s judgment during the Tribulation. John saw a preview of the divine wrath that was about to burst forth on the sinful world.
7 lamps and 7 spirits – Unlike the lampstands mentioned in Revelation 1:12-13, these were outdoor torches, giving off the fierce blazing light of a fiery torch. These are the 7 Spirits of God, describing the Holy Spirit in all His fullness. The sevenfold representation of the Holy Spirit in Isaiah 11:2 speaks of deity (LORD), wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, fear (reverence), and; in Zechariah 4:1-10 of power; in Revelation 1:4 of grace and peace; and here of fiery judgment. Torches are associated with war in Judges 7:16, 20 and Nahum 2:3-4. John’s vision depicts God as ready to make war on sinful, rebellious mankind and the Holy Spirit as His war torch.
Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version of the Bible, © 1979, 1980, 1982, 1990, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.
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