 Foreward
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
 Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
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The Thrill of Victory And The Agony of Defeat
(a commentary on Revelation)
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THE RECOGNIZING OF THE SOVEREIGN - 4:1-11
In this vision John is called up into heaven in order to get a panoramic view of what is about to happen. And what is that? The wrath of God is about to be poured out upon the wicked and evil Roman Empire and anyone who follows Rome. When God sends his wrath, Christians may indeed suffer, but God is not punishing Christians. God protects His people in the midst of His wrath/judgment on wickedness. He will not necessarily take us out of the nation, while He punishes that nation.
When the door in heaven opens, what John sees is a "vision" of the throne of God. God the Father in all his majesty sits on that throne, ruling over his creation. The one who sits on this throne is the eternal God who keeps his covenant with people, and will never break it. The redeemed of all ages sit around the throne. The One on the throne is a God of mercy, but also a God of wrath! Of compassion and retribution. The eyes of all creation are riveted on and worshiping the One on the throne.
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