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Themes in Revelation 4

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Themes in Revelation 4

Revelation 4:1 (show verse)

After these things, I saw, and behold, a door opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as of a trumpet speaking to me; and it said, Come up hither, and I will show you what shall be hereafter.

Trumpet » Symbolical
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The open door

Revelation 4:2 (show verse)

And immediately I was in the Spirit: and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sitting upon it;

God » Evil wise » Throne of
Government » Of God » God's throne a symbol of
Sovereignty of God » God's throne a symbol of
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » A rainbow and the throne

Revelation 4:3 (show verse)

and he who sat on it, was in appearance like a jasper and sardine stone; and a rainbow, in appearance like an emerald, was round about the throne.

Christ Appearance » His personal appearance figuratively described
Bow » A token in the clouds
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
Emerald » Color of the rainbow
Face » Of Christ » His personal appearance figuratively described
Precious stones » Names of » Emeralds
Precious stones » Names of » Jasper
Precious stones » Pearls » Sardius
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Jasper
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Emerald
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardine or sardius
Rainbow » Symbolical
Sardius » Figurative
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » A rainbow and the throne

Revelation 4:4 (show verse)

And round about the throne there were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones, twenty-four elders sitting, clothed with white apparel; and upon their heads golden crowns.

Adorning » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Church » Garments of » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Crown » Symbolical
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
white Raiment » The heavenly garment
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The twenty-four elders

Revelation 4:5 (show verse)

And out of the throne there came lightnings, and thunders, and voices. And seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Lamp » Symbolical
Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost
Meteorology » Thunder and lightning » Lightning
Meteorology » Thunder and lightning » Sent as a sign
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven spirits
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Thunder » Sent as a sign
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The seven lamps

Revelation 4:6 (show verse)

And before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the middle of the throne, in the circle about the throne, there were four living creatures, full of eyes, before and behind.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Crystal » A precious stone
Laver » Figurative
Sea » Symbolical » In john's apocalyptic vision
the Sea » Illustrative » (smooth as glass,) of the peace of heaven
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The four living creatures
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The sea of glass

Revelation 4:7 (show verse)

And the first creature was like a lion; and the second creature was like a calf; and the third creature had a face like a man; and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Bullock (ox) » Symbolical
Calves » Illustrative of » Patient endurance
Eagle » Symbolical
Eagles » Illustrative » Of wisdom and zeal of God's ministers
Lions » Symbolical » Margin
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The four living creatures

Revelation 4:8 (show verse)

And the four living creatures had, each of them, six wings round about; and within they were full of eyes: and they rest not, day or night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who wast, and art, and art to come.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
God » Hand of » Holiness of
God » Is declared to be » Eternal
Heavenly » Multitude » Praise
Holiness » Of God
God, Holiness of » Heavenly hosts adore
Praise » In heaven
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Praise » Revelation » Unceasing
Praise » Should be offered » Day and night
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Holy
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The four living creatures
Worship » Parental prayers » Heavenly

Revelation 4:9 (show verse)

And while the living creatures are giving glory, and honor, and thanks to him who sits upon the throne, who lives for ever and ever,

Animals » Beasts symbolical
God » Is declared to be » Eternal
Praise » In heaven
Praise » The heavenly host engage in
Thankfulness » The heavenly host engage in
Thanksgiving » The heavenly host engaged in
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ

Revelation 4:10 (show verse)

the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits upon the throne, who lives for ever and ever; and they cast down their crowns before the throne, saying,

Crown » Symbolical
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
God » Is declared to be » Eternal
Praise » In heaven
Praise » The heavenly host engage in
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
Spiritual » Crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
the future » Spiritual crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ

Revelation 4:11 (show verse)

Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were created.

Creation » Effected » For God's pleasure
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Glorifying God » Heavenly host engaged in
Glorifying God » Heavenly hosts engaged in
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Man » Made for God
Power » Of God » The heavenly host magnified
God, Power of » The heavenly host magnify
Praise » In heaven
Praise » The heavenly host engage in