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Themes in Revelation 5

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Themes in Revelation 5

Revelation 5:1 (show verse)

AND I saw on the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a [volume of a] book written within, and on the back sealed with seven seals.

Books » Often sealed
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of secrecy
Seals » Illustrative of » Secrecy
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven seals
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The book with seven seals

Revelation 5:2 (show verse)

And I saw mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to break the seals thereon?

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To john, on the island of patmos
Angels » Execute the purposes of God
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The book with seven seals

Revelation 5:3 (show verse)

And no man was able in heaven, nor upon earth, nor under the earth, to open the book, nor to look into it.

Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
Secret things » Secret things belong to God
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The book with seven seals

Revelation 5:4 (show verse)

And I wept much because no man was found worthy either to open or read the book, or even to look upon it.

Christian ministers » Zealous » John, in his vision
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The book with seven seals

Revelation 5:5 (show verse)

And one of the presbyters said unto me, Weep not: behold the lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath prevailed, to open the book, and to break the seven seals upon it.

Battle of Life » The victory » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Branch of jesse » The root of david prevailing
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Christian ministers » Zealous » John, in his vision
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Jesus Christ » Names of » Root of david
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lion of the tribe of judah
Judah » Tribe of
Judah » Son of jacob » The ancestor of jesus
Lions » Symbolical » Margin
Lions » Illustrative » Of Christ
Names » Of Christ » Lion of the tribe of judah
Son » Of david
Tribe » Of judah
Victory/overcoming » The lord triumphing
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The book with seven seals

And I beheld, and lo! in the midst of the throne, and of the four living beings, and in the midst of the presbyters, stood a lamb as just slaughtered, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God that are sent forth into all the world:

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
Horn » Symbolical
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lamb
Lambs » Illustrative » Of Christ as a sacrifice
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven eyes of the lord
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven spirits
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven horns and seven eyes
Types » Of the saviour » The sacrifices

Revelation 5:7 (show verse)

and he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that was seated upon the throne.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God

Revelation 5:8 (show verse)

And when he had taken the book, the four living beings and the four and twenty presbyters prostrated themselves before the lamb, having each harps, and vases of gold, full of perfumes smoaking, which are the prayers of the saints.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Christ » Words of characteristics of » Worshipped
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
Glory of Christ » Celebrated by the redeemed
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Harp » Heard in heaven, in john's apocalyptic vision
Incense » Illustrative of » Prayer
Incense » Symbolical » Of the prayers of saints
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lamb
Music » In heaven
Music » Illustrative » Of heavenly felicity
Prayer » Ascends to heaven
Prayer » General references to » Prayers of the saints precious
Psaltery » Used in religious services
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God
True worship » Worshipped jesus
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The golden vials
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Of Christ
Worship » Of Christ

Revelation 5:9 (show verse)

And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereon; because thou hast been slaughtered, and hast redeemed us for God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Atonement » Made by jesus » Redemption by
The atonement » Redemption by
The atonement » Saints praise God for
Christ » Received » Redemption through
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God, he redeems and purifies the church to himself
Glory of Christ » Celebrated by the redeemed
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The exaltation of the lamb
Language » Called » Tongue
Man » Redemption of » Through Christ
Many saved » Redeemed, the
Multitude » Heavenly, redeemed
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
Music » In heaven
Music » Illustrative » Of heavenly felicity
New » Man » Song
Praise » In heaven
Redemption » God the author of » Through Christ
Redemption » Is by the blood of Christ
Redemption » They who partake of » Praise God for
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God
Singing » Examples of
Song » Of redemption
new Song » A new song upon the lips

Revelation 5:10 (show verse)

and hast made us for our God kings and priests, and we shall reign upon the earth.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » A kingdom
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » A kingdom
The atonement » Saints praise God for
Glory of Christ » Celebrated by the redeemed
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The exaltation of the lamb
Praise » In heaven
Priest » Figurative
Priesthood » Of Christ » Of believers
the Reward of saints » Described as » Reigning with Christ
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God
The second coming of Christ » Shall reign with him at
Song » Of redemption

Revelation 5:11 (show verse)

And I looked, and heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and the living beings, and the presbyters, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,

Angels » Wait upon Christ
Animals » Beasts symbolical
The atonement » Saints praise God for
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
Glory of Christ » Celebrated by the redeemed
Heavenly » Multitude » Praise
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Host
Many saved » A great host
Praise » In heaven
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God
The Saved » Description of » Number referred to as many
the future » The inhabitants of heaven » A great host
Worship » Parental prayers » Heavenly

Revelation 5:12 (show verse)

crying with a loud voice, Worthy is the slaughtered lamb to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
The atonement » Saints praise God for
Christ » Divinity » Christ's Dominion » Exaltation » Heavenly places
Christ » Glory of » Ascribed by the heavenly host
Glory of Christ » Celebrated by the redeemed
Glory » Christ's » Ascribed by the heavenly host
Heavenly » Multitude » Praise
Praise » In heaven
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Praise » The heavenly host engage in
Praise » Christ is worthy of
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God
Shouting » In joy and praise
Worship » Parental prayers » Heavenly

Revelation 5:13 (show verse)

And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and those who are on the sea, and all things which are therein, heard I, saying, To him who is seated on the throne, and to the lamb, be blessing, and honour, and glory, and might for ever and ever.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
The atonement » Saints praise God for
Christ » Guest, a » Honoured
Glory of Christ » Celebrated by the redeemed
Glorifying God » Shall be universal
Honour » Earthly » Given to Christ
Power » Of God » The heavenly host magnified
God, Power of » The heavenly host magnify
Praise » In heaven
Praise » Revelation » Unceasing
Sacrifice » Jesus Christ being the lamb of God
Shouting » In joy and praise

Revelation 5:14 (show verse)

And the four living beings said, Amen. And the four and twenty presbyters prostrated themselves, and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

Amen » Used in prayer
Animals » Beasts symbolical
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
Glory of Christ » Celebrated by the redeemed
Praise » In heaven
Shouting » In joy and praise