Christ`s Throne
The Godhead, (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) are beyond all created realms, yet they desire to rule within their created order in a personal way. This will be through the Lord Jesus Christ who became a man yet now has a glorified body.
When Christ ascended He went to the Father`s right hand & is now waiting for His enemies to be made His footstool. (Ps. 110: 1) When that happens, God the Father will give His Son, the inheritance of the nations & the authority to execute the judgments upon them, bringing them under His righteous rule.
This investiture of power & authority by the Father to the Son is the crowning glory of Christ the Conqueror & King. This throne is `set up` by God the Father who `sits on the throne,` symbolising that it is His authority & power that He is delegating to His Son & Heir, the Lord Jesus Christ.
All of heaven will resound with His praises as this is the beginning of the restoration of rulership from the third heaven, throughout God`s great kingdom.
The Thronal authority is described in beautiful symbolic detail –
(Jewels – Ex. 28: 17 – 21 Tribes – Num. 2)
Conqueror – jasper (for Naphtali, Gen: 30:8) meaning to gain the victory, to conquer.
Power & Dominion – sardius (for Judah, Gen. 29: 35) meaning to use the hand, indicating power & dominion.
Heir – emerald, (for Reuben, Gen. 29: 32) meaning see a son – first born.
Covenant – rainbow, (Gen. 9: 13)
Administration – four living creatures, lion (King), calf (sacrifice, heir) man (mediator), eagle (deity).
Although it is not possible to see the three persons of the God head, we are shown in a pictorial representation of what unfolds. God the Father who has all authority & power holds out a `scroll` His righteous will to be executed by a worthy executor. All of heaven & earth are searched to find if anyone is worthy. Finally it is revealed that there is one who alone can execute God`s will.
The one is described as `a lamb` & also as ` a lion.` These two characteristics clearly show that it is the Lord Jesus who is the Lamb, God`s sacrificial Lamb slain for the sins of the world. Then as a Lion, He is of the rightful lineage `tribe of Judah,` which is God`s anointed tribe to bring rulership in Israel & over the nations.
Thus God the Father gives to His Son & Heir the `scroll,` His inheritance of the nations & to execute the judgments thereon. These are written on both sides of the scroll indicating their completeness.
With Christ on His throne, (with His authority) will be the Body of Christ. These overcomers have been `caught up` to meet the Lord in the air previously, and have escorted Him to His own throne in the third heaven. (1 Thess. 4: 13 – 18). They will judge the world systems and fallen angels. (1 Cor. 6: 2 & 3)
`To him who overcomes
I will grant to sit with me on my throne,
as I overcame
and sat down with my Father on His throne.`
(Rev. 3: 21)
The Godhead, (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) are beyond all created realms, yet they desire to rule within their created order in a personal way. This will be through the Lord Jesus Christ who became a man yet now has a glorified body.
When Christ ascended He went to the Father`s right hand & is now waiting for His enemies to be made His footstool. (Ps. 110: 1) When that happens, God the Father will give His Son, the inheritance of the nations & the authority to execute the judgments upon them, bringing them under His righteous rule.
This investiture of power & authority by the Father to the Son is the crowning glory of Christ the Conqueror & King. This throne is `set up` by God the Father who `sits on the throne,` symbolising that it is His authority & power that He is delegating to His Son & Heir, the Lord Jesus Christ.
All of heaven will resound with His praises as this is the beginning of the restoration of rulership from the third heaven, throughout God`s great kingdom.
The Thronal authority is described in beautiful symbolic detail –
(Jewels – Ex. 28: 17 – 21 Tribes – Num. 2)
Conqueror – jasper (for Naphtali, Gen: 30:8) meaning to gain the victory, to conquer.
Power & Dominion – sardius (for Judah, Gen. 29: 35) meaning to use the hand, indicating power & dominion.
Heir – emerald, (for Reuben, Gen. 29: 32) meaning see a son – first born.
Covenant – rainbow, (Gen. 9: 13)
Administration – four living creatures, lion (King), calf (sacrifice, heir) man (mediator), eagle (deity).
Although it is not possible to see the three persons of the God head, we are shown in a pictorial representation of what unfolds. God the Father who has all authority & power holds out a `scroll` His righteous will to be executed by a worthy executor. All of heaven & earth are searched to find if anyone is worthy. Finally it is revealed that there is one who alone can execute God`s will.
The one is described as `a lamb` & also as ` a lion.` These two characteristics clearly show that it is the Lord Jesus who is the Lamb, God`s sacrificial Lamb slain for the sins of the world. Then as a Lion, He is of the rightful lineage `tribe of Judah,` which is God`s anointed tribe to bring rulership in Israel & over the nations.
Thus God the Father gives to His Son & Heir the `scroll,` His inheritance of the nations & to execute the judgments thereon. These are written on both sides of the scroll indicating their completeness.
With Christ on His throne, (with His authority) will be the Body of Christ. These overcomers have been `caught up` to meet the Lord in the air previously, and have escorted Him to His own throne in the third heaven. (1 Thess. 4: 13 – 18). They will judge the world systems and fallen angels. (1 Cor. 6: 2 & 3)
`To him who overcomes
I will grant to sit with me on my throne,
as I overcame
and sat down with my Father on His throne.`
(Rev. 3: 21)
