Pulpit Studies Revelation 4:2-5 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.… I. THE THRONE OF GOD IS THE THRONE OF UNIVERSAL NATURE AND PROVIDENCE. 1. He superintends all the affairs of His creatures. 2. He governs all by the sceptre of His power. II. THE THRONE OF GOD IS THE THRONE OF MERCY AND GRACE. 1. His throne of grace has its foundation in justice and holiness. 2. The throne of grace is accessible to all. III. THE THRONE OF GOD IS THE THRONE OF JUSTICE AND JUDGMENT. 1. God deals justly with impenitent sinners in this world. 2. God will eventually appear in general judgment on all mankind. IV. THE THRONE OF GOD IS THE THRONE OF GLORY AND OF BLESSEDNESS. 1. It is a throne of glory. God is the King of glory (Psalm 24:10). His throne is a throne of glory (Jeremiah 14:21); a "glorious high throne, the throne of our God" (Jeremiah 17:12). 2. It is a throne of bliss. There the wondrous assembly are beyond every evil, and above every imperfection; they enjoy without any interruption the beatific vision of God, manifested in the person of Christ. (Pulpit Studies.) Parallel Verses KJV: And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. |
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