In chapters 4 & 5, we see one of the clearest descriptions by John of the almighty throne of God in Heaven. Brilliance and majesty. We are introduced to symbols, flames of fire representing the Holy Spirit, elders & living creatures.

John describes Christ appearing. He saw in the right hand of the One sitting on the Throne, a scroll sealed with 7 seals. This scroll represents all programs to take place very soon to terminate sinful & degraded world as we know it & begin the eternal new heaven & new earth. “Who is worthy to open the scroll & to loose its seals?”

Many thought that God would conquer the world (like every conqueror) with violence/power but God conquered this evil world we live in with LOVE. The Lion of the tribe of Judah conquered this world by being a Lamb for this sinful world. He showed a New Way. Wow! This conqueror conquered by ransoming People. By dying for people & these people will be part of His kingdom & will reign with Him. Now, we see who's to be honored forever & ever? God the Father & God the Son.