This prophetic passage presents a fire storm of righteous fury about to come from the holy throne on a sinful world. A vivid glimpse of a sovereign God as he moves into action.

In this passage we see 24 thrones and 24 elders, which seems to represent a raptured church already in heaven. A very important text for understanding a pre-tribulational rapture.

John sees the throne of God, which is actually the seat of universal sovereignty. All end time events come out of this throne which tells us and all the inhabitants of heaven that God is large and in charge.

Here is a church in which Christ is on the outside because there are no believers on the inside.

A little power, like a grain of mustard seed, can move mountains. Spiritual power was flowing in that small church. That means, that they were true worshippers, true lovers of Christ, that they were holding to the truth, and they were in obedience to it.

This passage is a warning for churches to stay focused on Christ. If you begin to tolerate sin and even encourage it, then you are in danger of judgement.

This thrilling passage describes the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ and His mission in the church.

This church is living too close to the world, allowing themselves to be influenced by the surrounding culture instead of impacting their culture.

Is your faith real-- Are you waiting for the crown, which is eternal life-- Will you escape the 2nd death--

The church in Ephesus was probably the greatest of all the churches at that time. Yet, it received a strong rebuke and warning from the Lord, Himself.