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The Significance of God’s Throne


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Introduction
  • The message focuses on the throne of God, its significance, and its relevance to individuals.
  • The goal is to understand who God is and recognize the need to come to Him.
  • There are three aspects of the throne: the throne of God, the throne of glory, and the throne of grace.
  • The Throne of God
    • John the Revelator’s vision:
      • Exiled on the island of Patmos.
      • In the Spirit on the Lord’s Day.
      • Saw a throne set in heaven with one sitting on it.
      • The throne as a focal point:
        • The focal point of everything in the glory world.
        • The earth is God’s footstool.
        • Description of the one on the throne:
          • Impossible to fully describe or draw.
          • Described using gemstones to depict its exquisite beauty.
          • God’s sovereignty:
            • God is in control of everything, all the time.
            • He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipresent, and almighty.
            • He rules from the throne as the king of all creation.
            • Rainbow around the throne:
              • Reminds of the covenant with Noah, promising never to flood the earth again.
              • A reminder of God’s promises.
              • Four and twenty elders:
                • Represent the redeemed people of God from every kindred, tongue, and nation.
                • They are around the throne.
                • Out of the throne:
                  • Proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices.
                  • A clear crystal river flows from the throne, representing the peace and grace of God.
                  • God’s eternal reign:
                    • God will never leave or be dethroned from His eternal throne.
                    • The throne is the center of heaven, with all focus on God.
                    • The Throne of Glory
                      • Shared with believers:
                        • Experiencing God’s glory when lifting up Jesus Christ.
                        • Experiencing God’s glory and power.
                        • The throne of God and the Lamb:
                          • A pure river of water of life proceeds from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
                          • God and the Lamb rule together.
                          • The Throne of Grace
                            • Hebrews 4:16:
                              • Come boldly to the throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace in time of need.
                              • Access to the throne:
                                • The veil has been rent, and the door has been opened.
                                • Glimpses of the throne room are available now in the spirit.
                                • Experiencing the power, mercy, and grace of His throne through prayer.
                                • God’s help:
                                  • God wants to help those with a broken heart and a contrite spirit.
                                  • Judgment and the Throne
                                    • The fate of the lost:
                                      • Those who reject Jesus Christ will bow before the great white throne of God in judgment.
                                      • The dead will stand before God, and the books will be opened.
                                      • Those whose names are not in the book of life will be cast into the lake of fire.
                                      • The throne’s representation:
                                        • Represents God’s authority and power.
                                        • Everyone will see the throne at some point.
                                        • The call to salvation:
                                          • Accept Jesus to escape the great white throne judgment.
                                          • Jesus is the door to the throne of God.
                                          • Bowing in worship:
                                            • Bowing now in repentance and acceptance leads to being ushered into the place where His throne is forever.
                                            • Worshiping God with a number that no man can number.
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