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Christ in Revelation - The Heir. (part 1)

Marilyn C

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                                                                         The Throne                                   

The Godhead, (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) are beyond all created realms, yet they desire to rule within their created order in a personal way. This will be through the Lord Jesus Christ who became a man yet now has a glorified body.

 When Christ ascended He went to the Father`s right hand & is now waiting for His enemies to be made His footstool. (Ps. 110: 1) When that happens, God the Father will give His Son, the inheritance of the nations & the authority to execute the judgments upon them, bringing them under His righteous rule.

This investiture of power & authority by the Father to the Son is the crowning glory of Christ the Conqueror & King. This throne is `set up` by God the Father who `sits on the throne,` symbolising that it is His authority & power that He is delegating to His Son & Heir, the Lord Jesus Christ.

 All of heaven will resound with His praises as this is the beginning of the restoration of rulership from the third heaven, throughout God`s great kingdom.

 

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The Thronal authority is described in beautiful symbolic detail –(Jewels – Ex. 28: 17 – 21  Tribes – Num. 2)

Conqueror – jasper (for Naphtali, Gen: 30:8) meaning to gain the victory, to conquer.

Power & Dominion – sardius (for Judah, Gen. 29: 35) meaning to use the hand, indicating power & dominion.

Heir – emerald, (for Reuben, Gen. 29: 32) meaning see a son – first born.

Covenant – rainbow, (Gen. 9: 13)

Administration – four living creatures, lion (King), calf (sacrifice, heir) man (mediator), eagle (deity).

 

                       Lion&Lamb.jpg

 

 

Although it is not possible to see the three persons of the God head, we are shown in a pictorial representation of what unfolds. God the Father who has all authority & power holds out a `scroll` His righteous will to be executed by a worthy executor. All of heaven & earth are searched to find if anyone is worthy. Finally it is revealed that there is one who alone can execute God`s will.

 

The one is described as `a lamb` & also as ` a lion.` These two characteristics clearly show that it is the Lord Jesus who is the Lamb, God`s sacrificial Lamb slain for the sins of the world. Then as a Lion, He is of the rightful lineage `tribe of Judah,` which is God`s anointed tribe to bring rulership in Israel & over the nations.

 

Thus God the Father gives to His Son & Heir the `scroll,` His inheritance of the nations & to execute the judgments thereon. These are written on both sides of the scroll indicating their completeness. 

 

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existential mabel

many thanks for these bloggs Marilyn,

 

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The Godhead, (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) are beyond all created realms, yet they desire to rule within their created order in a personal way.

 

its quite mind blowing that this is the case for us mere mortals. very hard to get my head around it!!

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All of heaven will resound with His praises as this is the beginning of the restoration of rulership from the third heaven, throughout God`s great kingdom.

are there more than 3 heavens seem to recall 7 heavens somewhere

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Dabby26

Thank you for the beautiful description of the soon coming King.  The thronal picture got me to thinking a bit.  In that picture, you only see the glory, so I am thinking this is Jesus glorified on the throne, correct?  Then that got me to thinking about the Father.  Will we be ever able to see the Father or will we only know Him through Christ in eternity?  This may sound blasphemous, but it is not meant to be, do you think the Father will have a form or shape or do you think He is an unseen spirit? 

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Marilyn C

Hi mabel,

Such a good question there sis. Thanks for asking. The 7 heavens thought comes from the Hindu religion (I think). They believe there a 7 levels that people need to go through to become `spiritually evolved,` - a higher being. As if any of us can pull ourselves up higher. All religions have us trying to go higher by our own efforts. So glad that Jesus came down to lift us up to Him.

As to the 3 heavens, I thought a diagram would help -

                                               The3realmsearth(s).jpg

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Marilyn C
2 hours ago, Dabby26 said:

Thank you for the beautiful description of the soon coming King.  The thronal picture got me to thinking a bit.  In that picture, you only see the glory, so I am thinking this is Jesus glorified on the throne, correct?  Then that got me to thinking about the Father.  Will we be ever able to see the Father or will we only know Him through Christ in eternity?  This may sound blasphemous, but it is not meant to be, do you think the Father will have a form or shape or do you think He is an unseen spirit? 

Hi Dabby,

So glad you are appreciating the beauty of the Lord. Now the picture is symbolic, as the Lord is described like jewels, & thus the glory shining forth. We will see Him in His glorified body, (with our glorified eyes) but we are not able to see the Father as He is a spirit. That is why God the Father has His Son in a glorified body so that we can relate to Him. How wonderful, & beyond all imagining.

regards, Marilyn. 

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Dabby26
36 minutes ago, Marilyn C said:

Hi Dabby,

So glad you are appreciating the beauty of the Lord. Now the picture is symbolic, as the Lord is described like jewels, & thus the glory shining forth. We will see Him in His glorified body, (with our glorified eyes) but we are not able to see the Father as He is a spirit. That is why God the Father has His Son in a glorified body so that we can relate to Him. How wonderful, & beyond all imagining.

regards, Marilyn. 

 

Yes, that the Almighty God who fills all in all, would condense His essence into a human body to relate to us so we can relate to Him, is mind-numbing. 

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existential mabel

amazing and profound that's for sure!! dont think we have enough vocabulary to describe it, anyway, not in that deep way

thanks for the diagram ay a map of the universe!

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Marilyn C
On ‎4‎/‎11‎/‎2016 at 2:02 AM, existential mabel said:

amazing and profound that's for sure!! dont think we have enough vocabulary to describe it, anyway, not in that deep way

thanks for the diagram ay a map of the universe!

So true, mabel,

When as babes we could never understand the world, so to now, we cannot really understand or comprehend the awesomeness of what is in store for us. I think, well I didn`t do anything to get myself here, so, as I believe & trust in Jesus, then it is up to Him to get me to my eternal home with Him.

`Now unto Him who is able to keep you from stumbling & to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy...` (Jude 24)

One of my all time favourite verses.

Marilyn.

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