Read: 2 Timothy 2:1-12
IF WE SUFFER….WE SHALL REIGN
In the previous study (Rev. 4:1-4), we saw that amazing transfer of power; one of the greatest promises in the Bible. Only one thing could possibly be in view at this point in the book, for the bride will not only have been made known (as seen in the events of chs. 1-3), but will be ready for events surrounding the transfer of power to begin. The twenty-four elders casting their crowns before God’s throne can only depict the angels who did not go along with Satan in his rebellion; and they will willingly relinquish their crowns, with a view of those comprising the bride wearing those crowns during the Messianic Era. (Quite contrary to what is commonly taught, that these are believers casting their crowns at the Master’s feet). The bride will not be bare-headed, they will wear crowns.
But the crowns worn by Satan and those angels presently ruling with him are another matter. These crowns will have to be taken from Satan and his angels by force when Christ returns to overthrow Gentile world power at the end of the Tribulation (a power exercised during Man’s Day under Satan and his angels [Dan. 10:13-20]).The identity of the twenty-four elders is shown not only by their actions and the place in which this occurs in the book but also by their number.
Comparing Revelation chapters four and twelve (4:4, 10, 11; 12:3, 4), it appears evident that the government of the earth – originally established by God prior to Satan’s fall – was representatively shown by three sets of twelve, thirty-six crowned rulers. “Three” is the number of Divine perfection, and “twelve” is the number of governmental perfection.
Those angels who did not follow Satan in his attempt to exalt the throne would be represented by the twenty-four elders – two sets of twelve, showing two-thirds of the original contingent of angels ruling with Satan. And the angels who did go along with Satan, (presently ruling with him), would be represented by a third set of twelve, showing the other one-third of the original contingent of angels ruling with Satan (Rev. 12:3, 4).
In this respect, these three representative sets of twelve would show Divine perfection in the earth’s government. And, also in this respect, this same perfection in the structure of the earth’s government has not existed since Satan’s attempt to exalt his throne.
But, this structured perfection will one day again exist in earth’s government. When Christ and His bride ascends the throne together, crowns worn by those represented by all three sets of twelve will be brought together again. Then, Divine perfection will once again exist in the government of the one province of God’s universe where imperfection has existed for millenniums.
Christ Alone is Worthy……He wants you to be as well
Wash Yourself, Anoint Yourself, Put On Your Best Garment Ruth 3:3
IF WE SUFFER….WE SHALL REIGN
In the previous study (Rev. 4:1-4), we saw that amazing transfer of power; one of the greatest promises in the Bible. Only one thing could possibly be in view at this point in the book, for the bride will not only have been made known (as seen in the events of chs. 1-3), but will be ready for events surrounding the transfer of power to begin. The twenty-four elders casting their crowns before God’s throne can only depict the angels who did not go along with Satan in his rebellion; and they will willingly relinquish their crowns, with a view of those comprising the bride wearing those crowns during the Messianic Era. (Quite contrary to what is commonly taught, that these are believers casting their crowns at the Master’s feet). The bride will not be bare-headed, they will wear crowns.
But the crowns worn by Satan and those angels presently ruling with him are another matter. These crowns will have to be taken from Satan and his angels by force when Christ returns to overthrow Gentile world power at the end of the Tribulation (a power exercised during Man’s Day under Satan and his angels [Dan. 10:13-20]).The identity of the twenty-four elders is shown not only by their actions and the place in which this occurs in the book but also by their number.
Comparing Revelation chapters four and twelve (4:4, 10, 11; 12:3, 4), it appears evident that the government of the earth – originally established by God prior to Satan’s fall – was representatively shown by three sets of twelve, thirty-six crowned rulers. “Three” is the number of Divine perfection, and “twelve” is the number of governmental perfection.
Those angels who did not follow Satan in his attempt to exalt the throne would be represented by the twenty-four elders – two sets of twelve, showing two-thirds of the original contingent of angels ruling with Satan. And the angels who did go along with Satan, (presently ruling with him), would be represented by a third set of twelve, showing the other one-third of the original contingent of angels ruling with Satan (Rev. 12:3, 4).
In this respect, these three representative sets of twelve would show Divine perfection in the earth’s government. And, also in this respect, this same perfection in the structure of the earth’s government has not existed since Satan’s attempt to exalt his throne.
But, this structured perfection will one day again exist in earth’s government. When Christ and His bride ascends the throne together, crowns worn by those represented by all three sets of twelve will be brought together again. Then, Divine perfection will once again exist in the government of the one province of God’s universe where imperfection has existed for millenniums.
Christ Alone is Worthy……He wants you to be as well
Wash Yourself, Anoint Yourself, Put On Your Best Garment Ruth 3:3
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