Post by gsmithb on Dec 24, 2014 19:13:29 GMT
The concluding promise of Chapter Three suitably introduces this vision (cp. the reference to the Father's throne in vv. 20-22 with the throne described in this vision). John is now shown a door that opens to heaven, and is invited to ascend therein. He sees a throne upon which one sits who attended by four and twenty elders, and four living creatures. Encircling the throne is a rainbow, whilst before it are seven lamps of fire, and a sea of glass. In all, the chapter reveals seven distinct characteristics of the throne which it introduces, The vision, in its completeness, symbolises the political order of the future Kingdom of God on earth. It is not a vision of heaven as it exists now, or did exist in the days of John, but part of the section of the Apocalypse designed to show "things which must come to pass" (Ch. 4:1).
p.69 The Christadelphian Expositor - Rev.
p.69 The Christadelphian Expositor - Rev.