The Lamb’s Triumph: Opening the Sealed Scroll
The Day of the Lord! Jesus is in control!
One of the most significant events in the book of Revelation is the unveiling of the sealed scroll. This scroll represents God’s plan for the end of the world, and only the Lamb of God, who is Jesus Christ, is worthy to open it. The opening of the sealed scroll is a triumphant moment, a culmination of the Lamb’s work on earth. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of this event, and the emotional impact it had on those who witnessed it.
The Unveiling of the Sealed Scroll: A Triumph of the Lamb
The unveiling of the sealed scroll is described in Revelation 5:1-14. John, the writer of the book, sees the scroll in the right hand of God, sealed with seven seals. A strong angel proclaims, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” No one in heaven or on earth or under the earth is found worthy, except for the Lamb of God, who was slain and has redeemed the people by his blood. The Lamb takes the scroll, and the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fall down and worship him.
The opening of the sealed scroll represents the culmination of the Lamb’s work on earth. It is the moment when God’s plan for the end of the world is revealed. The scroll contains judgments and blessings, and the opening of each seal brings about a new stage in the end times. The Lamb’s triumph in opening the scroll also represents his victory over sin and death. He has overcome the world, and his victory is celebrated in heaven.
The Emotional Unveiling of the Sealed Scroll: The Lamb’s Victory
The emotional impact of the unveiling of the sealed scroll is significant. The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fall down and worship the Lamb, singing a new song of praise. They declare that the Lamb is worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise. This emotional response shows the significance of the Lamb’s victory over sin and death.
The unveiling of the sealed scroll also brings judgment and destruction to the earth. The opening of the seals brings about wars, famine, death, and destruction. The emotional impact of these events is felt by those on earth. It is a reminder that the Lamb’s victory is not just a spiritual victory, but a physical victory as well. The Lamb’s triumph over sin and death has real-world consequences.
In conclusion, the unveiling of the sealed scroll is a pivotal moment in the book of Revelation. It represents the Lamb’s triumph over sin and death, and the revelation of God’s plan for the end of the world. The emotional impact of this event is significant, as it brings about both praise and judgment. The Lamb’s victory is a reminder that our faith has real-world consequences, and that we should live our lives in light of his triumph.
Faith in the Incarnate Son of God
5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
6 This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 For there are three that testify: 8 the[a] Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. 9 We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. 10 Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. 11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
1 John 5
Concluding Affirmations
13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
16 If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that. 17 All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death.
18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. 19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. 20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.
