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A GLIMPSE INTO GLORY – Shared by Pastor Adrian Rogers The things discussed in this article may be experienced even before you finish reading it! Many sense in their hearts that were living in the last days. John had a vision of the church age in which we are living and of the rapture and heaven to come. And, there are three things we can learn from this vision — the person upon the throne, the people before the throne, and the praise unto the throne. The Person upon the Throne Revelation 4:2-3,5 The glory of Jesus is described in images of precious jewels and a rainbow. The first stone — jasper — was like a crystal diamond (see Revelation 21:11) and I believe that John was describing Jesus translucent purity and all-consuming beauty. The second stone was sardine which is ruby red to represent the blood sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, the high priest represented Jesus and the breastplate of jewels He wore represented His chosen ones. God has His people upon His heart. Isnt it interesting to note the first and last of the stones in the breastplate were the jasper and the sardine — the first and the last (see Revelation 1:8)? Next we read that John saw a rainbow. The rainbow is a symbol of Gods covenant promise with His people. This rainbow John saw was a circle that symbolizes eternity and perfection and was also green, which is the color of life. This circular rainbow of emerald further symbolized the covenant promise of eternal life! Finally, the rainbow means that the storm is over. Thank God! We see in this passage that Jesus is sovereign over all things. Flashes of lightening, rumbling of thunder, mysterious murmuring voices, and more all build to a crescendo. Something is about to happen! The People before the Throne Revelation 4:4 The redeemed of God who are caught up in the rapture will be sitting upon thrones (see also Revelation 5:9). Does John want us to think that only twenty-four people will be raptured? No. Here again, we are to look at this in a symbolic way. Twelve is Gods governmental number. Four is the earth number. Three is the divine number. Three times four is twelve. Twelve represents heaven and earth working together to symbolize Gods government. Thats the reason you find twelve patriarchs in the Old Testament and twelve apostles in the New Testament. They represent the saints of all of the ages. Twelve plus twelve makes twenty-four. Gods redeemed who have been washed clean and clothed in white raiment will be sitting upon thrones with crowns on their heads. Why crowns upon their heads? 2 Timothy 4:7-8 tells us that the redeemed will be wearing crowns of righteousness and Revelation 1:6 tells us that Christ has made us kings. Are you ready for that? God has redeemed His children to crown them kings and priests! The Praise unto the Throne Revelation 4:5-11 Seven, the number of perfection, is descriptive of the lamps and the Spirit. The Old Testament gave us a picture of the temple of God and in that temple was the Ark of the Covenant (which symbolized Jesus) and in front of the Ark was a lampstand (which symbolized the Holy Spirit). The work of the Holy Spirit is to cast light upon Jesus. Revelation 4:6 continues to give us a glimpse of the glory of God with the image of a sea of glass — a vision in a grander scale of the basin of water the priest used to wash before entering the temple (see Exodus 40:29-31). Now, this basin symbolized the Word of God by which we are cleansed (see Ephesians 5:26), but no longer do we have to wash in it. Now, we stand upon it. It is fixed and firm (see Psalm 119:89). In addition to this sea of glass, we see four beasts full of eyes before and behind. For further study, read Genesis 9 about the four categories of persons and things with which God made a covenant and see how these correspond to these four beasts. For now, why were these beasts created? For the glory of God. This world was created by and for Jesus; it is sustained through Jesus; it is coming to Jesus (see Colossians 1:15-17). One day — and it may be soon — were going to fall in praises before Him as we cast down our crowns to give Him glory, honor, and praise forever. What a time that will be! – Pastor Adrian Rogers. Friend, Do you want your soul to goto HEAVEN after you die? Yes, you can - provided you come through GODS WAY. You see, you cannot gain entry into HEAVEN in your present Unforgiven Sin Status. Your sins must be dealt with first before HOLY GOD! When your sins are still Unforgiven by GOD, you are living your life in Unforgiven Sin Status. Holy Bible calls you an Unforgiven Sinner or an Unsaved Soul in the eyes of GOD. Because HEAVEN is the Holy Paradise Home Of Our HOLY GOD, sin cannot be present in HEAVEN. Only Saved Souls whose sins have received GODS forgiveness through GODS Only Begotten Son - JESUS CHRIST, will be allowed into GODS HEAVEN! Take Note: You cannot become a Saved Soul on your own methods and on your own merits. You must come through GODS ONLY WAY. No amount of charitable acts, no religion, good works you do and no amount of money or influence you own can qualify you to enter into GODS HEAVEN! Therefore, We Must Urgently Tell The WORLD This GOOD NEWS - JESUS CHRIST IS GODS ONLY SAVIOR WHO ALONE HAS BEEN GIVEN ALL AUTHORITY AND ALL POWER TO FORGIVE SIN ON EARTH! Amen and Amen. JESUS CHRIST said: I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME. (John 14:6) Therefore, You need JESUS CHRIST to first forgive and cleanse away every sin you have ever committed before GOD. And after you have been cleansed, JESUS will cover you with His Holy Righteousness so you may be accepted into GODS HEAVEN. You will then become a new creation and you have become a Saved Soul and a Forgiven Sinner! Yes! This is possible all because JESUS has already died for your sins on the Cross at Calvary. And through JESUS Resurrection on the third day and His ascending back to HEAVEN, JESUS conquered the sting of death and He has fully accomplished in full GODS Divine Plan To Save Sinners From Perishing In Hell. Friend, what about you? Are you a Saved Soul before GOD? If not, you must Get Saved Now in order for you to be accepted by GOD for entry into HEAVEN after you die. This is what you must do. Read on for details. If you are reading this and you understand the GOSPEL MESSAGE and why you must turn to JESUS CHRIST to ask for His forgiveness for your sin, and you want to make your decision to ask JESUS to come into your life to be your SAVIOR and LORD, you can do so in Prayer right here. Pastor wants to pray for you and will now lead you STEP BY STEP In Prayer To Say Your REPENTANCE Before GOD. GOD will hear you if you truly mean what you say. In true sincerity of heart and spirit before GOD, now say these words aloud to GOD in Prayer sentence by sentence after Pastor, with your eyes open: Dear LORD JESUS CHRIST, I believe you are the SON OF GOD. I believe you are THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD. Only You Alone has authority and power to forgive my sins. I believe You died for me by shedding your precious blood on the Cross at Calvary. I believe you resurrected on the third day and you ascended in glory to HEAVEN and is now seated in Honor on the right hand of Father GOD. LORD JESUS, I confess I am a Sinner before you. I am sorry for my sins. I repent before you. I turn from my sin to follow you. Please forgive me for every sin I have committed. I humbly ask you to come into my life to be my SAVIOR AND MY LORD. I want to trust, to obey and to follow you. I hereby willingly submit fully under your Authority and your LORDSHIP. Upon the Authority of GODS WORD - The Holy Bible, I now claim your Free Gift Of Eternal Life. I claim your Promise to write my name in The LAMBS BOOK OF LIFE in HEAVEN. Please help me to abide in you and in your WORD. Give me strength to remain faithful to follow, to obey and to do your commands from this day forward. Thank you LORD JESUS for SAVING My Soul and giving me ETERNAL LIFE. I know now that if I will to die today, my Soul and my Spirit will immediately return to you to live with you in HEAVEN forever and ever. I pray all this giving you grateful thanks in your Mighty Name, LORD JESUS. Amen. Hallelujah! If you have in true sincere faith confessed this PRAYER before GOD and you mean what you had confessed, Pastor rejoices to Welcome you into The Family Of CHRIST. Wherever you are, Pastor encourages you to locate a Bible Believing and Bible Preaching Church that honors JESUS CHRIST near to you and ask to speak with the Pastor there. Let the Pastor know that you have ACCEPTED JESUS CHRIST TO BE YOUR SAVIOR AND LORD and you would like to fellowship with the Church and to learn and grow strong in your new walk with JESUS. GOD bless you and keep you safe in His Fold always. Amen. Add me as friend if you would like to be ministered with GOD’S WORD here in our Church on Facebook on a regular basis. And come often to our Facebook Page so you may fellowship here and receive spiritual nourishment for your soul. GOD bless you. Pastor Ben Soon. COME & WATCH: JESUS I BELIEVE – SAVE ME LORD - Passionately Preached By Pastor Greg Laurie youtu.be/ZYktE465-1I
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:44:34 +0000

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