Revelation 4 “Throne Room in Heaven”
24 Elders: (Who are they? No one knows for sure)
Option A - 12 apostles called by Christ and 12 tribes of Israel. These names will be written on the gates and the foundation of the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21: 9-14).
Option B - They represent the entire church in heaven (Tribulation is about to take place, these elders are in heaven, dressed in white , seated on thrones with crowns on their heads (Revelation 4:4) (II Timothy 4:8).
Option C - Ruling angels that circle the throne of God like the four living creatures (Revelation 7: 11 & Revelation 5: 8-14).
Option D - Symbolism representing both the church (New Covenant) and Israel (old Covenant).
Option E - Represents the 24 courses/divisions of the Priesthood in the Old Testament created by King David (I Chronicles 24)
Seven Spirits of God: Represents the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. His perfect ministry on earth described with 7 characteristics (Isaiah 11: 1-3).
1) The Spirit of the Lord
2) The Spirit of wisdom
3) The Spirit of Counsel
4) The Spirit of Knowledge
5) The Spirit of power, strength and might
6) The Spirit of reverence (Fear of the Lord)
7) The Spirit of understanding
Four Living Creatures (Revelation 4: 6-8, Isaiah 6: 1-3, Ezekiel 1: 3-14, Ezekiel 10:1-22)
1) They have four faces each (a man, an ox, a lion and an eagle)
2) They have 6 wings each
3) They have eyes all around, front and back and within
4) They never rest day or night calling out Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty
5) They are always found before the throne of God
6) There is not enough information in the Bible to draw definite conclusions about these heavenly creatures. Ezekiel refers to them as “Cherubim”. Isaiah refers to them as “Seraphim”.
The biggest difference between these passages is the 24 elders being present in the throne room of heaven in the book of Revelation. No mention of them in the Old Testament passages. This is where some speculate the 24 elders represent the church in heaven before the tribulation. Plus the 24 elders sing a new song of redemption (Revelation 5: 9-14).
Angels do not completely understand salvation but long fully see what it is all about (I Peter 1: 10-12).
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