I t is most important to realize that the book of revelation is purely spiritual symbolism and not prophecy at all. And thereafter, the church, the people of god, the redeemed of the lamb look down upon the events that are transpiring in that awesome and indescribably terrible great tribulation of the lord, which is described beginning at chapter 4 in the book of the revelation. Heres why i feel these cannot be angels but must be men. Created circa 18031805, the drawing has been held in londons tate gallery. And upon the seats i saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and seated on the thrones were twentyfour elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads. The four and twenty elders casting their crowns before the. One in particular is, who are the 24 elders in the book of revelation. The four and twenty elders casting their crowns before. John, calling himself the elder, had met the 24 elders, and in doing so, presented a great mystery.
The four living creatures and twentyfour elders in. The problem is that the twentyfour elders are first described in heaven in revelation 4. This segment comes from the chronicles commentary published by koinonia house. Within this period of time john witnesses god the father as he holds the sevensealed scroll, then he listens as a mighty angel asks for someone to be found who is worthy to open the scroll. This erroneous teaching comes from a mistranslation of revelation 5. Are the twentyfour elders of revelation 45 angels or humans. Though the 24 elders are not mentioned by name, endtimes expert john shorey and televangelist jim bakker say evangelist billy.
Each of them had a harp and golden bowls brimming full of sweet fragrant incensewhich are the prayers of gods holy lovers. This theory as to the identities of the twentyfour elders is derived from the plainest biblical. Mar 21, 2010 revelation chapter 5 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. However, no one is found worthy to open the book and john weeps at this. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads much speculation has arisen as to who these twentyfour elders are. Further, the elders also worship the lord revelation 4. In your bible, you can follow the message if you will turn to the last book, the book of the. The book of revelation makes several references to a group called the twentyfour elders rev 4. One of the elders comforts john explaining that jesus has prevailed to loose the sevensealed scroll. Twenty four elders appear in the book of revelation 4. This is the pastor bringing the early morning message entitled the four and twenty elders. Oct 01, 20 the twenty four elders of revelation listed by name.
Revelation chapter 5 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. These elders, the four and twenty elders revelation 4. Around the throne were twenty four thrones, and on the thrones i say twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white robes. And they lay their crowns before the throne and say, english standard version the twenty four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. However, some information is provided that allows us to rule out some possibilities and consider a few options. Discover the meaning found in johns revelation vision grow in your. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Are the twentyfour elders of revelation 45 angels or.
So, the four and twenty elders are mortals, they are human beings. Here, therefore, the four and twenty elders are named before the living creatures. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. We know this is the lord jesus christ sitting on the throne by what we read in revelation 4. A beautifully practical guidebook for daily living. During the time jesus was on earth, rev ch4 has 24 elders from unfallen worlds. Criswell sermon library the four and twenty elders. As the lamb took the scroll the twentyfour elders fell down before him and sang a. Please explain the twenty four elders standing around the throne of god. Seven flaming torches burned in front of the throne, which are the seven spirits of god.
More specifically, they may either represent 1 the church, 2 representatives of israel, or 3 the twelve patriarchs and twelve apostles matthew 19. One of the elders comforts john explaining that jesus has prevailed to loose the sevensealed scroll rev. Nov 19, 2015 who are the twentyfour elders from the book of revelation, chapters 4,5,7,11. Remember the twentyfour elders were representatives of the church. Is billy graham one of the 24 elders in revelation. The twentyfour elders of revelation listed by name. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i say twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. The whole priesthood of old was represented by 24 elders 1chr. The focus of the book of revelation turns from looking at the church in the. The twentyfour elders in the book of revelation bear a special signification. May the grace and peace of the lord be multiplied to you the twentyfour elders are in heaven, before the throne of god and are sitting upon thrones. The bible does not specifically provide the identity of these elders. King james version corrected 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door portal was opened in the clouds of heaven by the key of david.
And thereafter, the church, the people of god, the redeemed of the lamb look down upon the events that are transpiring in that awesome and indescribably terrible great tribulation of the lord, which is described beginning at chapter 4 in the book of the. An important interpretative issue in the book of revelation revolves around the identity of the 24 elders. In chapter five of the book of revelation, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders are singing of the worthy lamb. Perry stone who are the twenty four elders of revelation. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. Rather, it is a book of mystical teaching, relating especially to the esoteric experiences of the evolving consciousness. The four and twenty elders casting their crowns before the divine throne is a pencil drawing and watercolour on paper by the english poet, painter and printmaker william blake. The second clue about the 24 elders is that there were 24. Saint john described the scene, before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal. Who are these twenty four elders who cast their crowns before the throne. Please explain the twentyfour elders standing around the throne of god. When the apostle john was caught up to heaven, he revealed that gods throne does not stand alone. Are the 24 elders of revelation past kings of judah and. The twentyfour 24 elders in revelation who are they.
Wheaton, illinois and round about the throne were four and twenty seats. But here, when gods judgments are fulfilled, it moves back from the circumference to the centre. Around the throne were twenty four thrones, and on the thrones i saw twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white robes. Perry stone who are the twentyfour elders of revelation. Who are the 24 elders mentioned in the book of revelation. In revelation 4, a door in heaven is opened, so that john can have a look at heaven. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour. Based on these descriptions, these twentyfour elders represent those who worship the lord.
In revelation 45, john pictures a scene of worship around gods throne in heaven. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne. Revelation 19 and 4 and the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshiped god that sat on the throne, saying, amen. Rather, it is situated at the center of a circle of lesser. Twentyfour elders, righteous in christ and ruling with christ, calling to mind twelve tribes and twelve apostles as representatives of all. With these exciting times, many are asking questions about passages in the book of revelation. Rather, it is a book of mystical teaching, relating especially to the. Revelation 4 and 5 describe the throne room of god in heaven and its activities. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. Oct 05, 2014 4 around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. In this segment chuck missler discusses the 24 elders.
Artwork page for the four and twenty elders casting their crowns before the divine throne, william blake, c. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. The twentyfour elders of revelation are a priestly order of angels which served as a pattern for the priestly rotation who ministered in solomons temple. The prophet describes a vision of a heavenly throne. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and seated on the thrones were twentyfour elders. The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying. The twentyfour elders are found through the entire book of revelation in prep for a marriage. The only ones left mentioned besides that are the four and twenty elders. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. Adobe flash player version 9 or above is required to play. And they lay their crowns before the throne and say, english standard version the twentyfour elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever.
The specific names of each of the twentyfour elders of revelation 1 are as follows. When he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty four elders fell down before the lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Around the throne are twentyfour other thrones on which are seated twentyfour elders. The twenty four elders of revelation sabbath sermons. The last words of jesus featuring very special guests dr. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. He wrote, around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes.
A short study of this passage and supporting passages will provide us the answer. These elders occupy a unique position described as round about the throne yet upon thrones. In order to fully appreciate the scenery here drawn by the spirit, we. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. Jul 03, 2014 we know this is the lord jesus christ sitting on the throne by what we read in revelation 4. This is significant in that there were 12 tribes of israel and 12 apostles. Around gods throne are four cherubim, twentyfour elders, and one hundred million angels. Who are the twentyfour elders from the book of revelation, chapters 4,5,7,11. Likewise, this man sent from god was the seventh angel angel signifies messenger from revelation 1. Apr, 2018 in revelation 4, a door in heaven is opened, so that john can have a look at heaven. When john foresaw his rapture into heaven in revelation chapter 4, he saw four beasts angelic living creatures and 24 elders on thrones before the throne of.
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