Revelation 4 Holy - Revision history

Wakefien: /* 1 Tim 2:5 tell us there is one mediator between God and man. */

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‎1 Tim 2:5 tell us there is one mediator between God and man.

Wakefien: /* John's title's for God tell us more. */

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‎John's title's for God tell us more.

Wakefien at 18:21, 12 October 2022

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Wakefien: /* The picture of God's throne room conveys transcendence and immanence (Revelation 4:1-7) */

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‎The picture of God's throne room conveys transcendence and immanence (Revelation 4:1-7)

Wakefien: /* Introduction: */

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‎Introduction:

Wakefien: /* God's holiness should be both terrifying and motivating (Isa. 6:4-8) */

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‎God's holiness should be both terrifying and motivating (Isa. 6:4-8)

Wakefien: /* The 24 elders remind us that God's holiness should lead us to action (9-11). */

2022-10-03T16:59:42Z

‎The 24 elders remind us that God's holiness should lead us to action (9-11).

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 ====Second notice the invitation is from Christ (the one speaking like a trumpet Rev. 1:10-18).====
 The invitation to enter God's presence comes from Christ.
-=====1 Tim 2:5 tell us there is one mediator between God and man.=====
+=====1 Tim 2:5 tells us there is one mediator between God and man.=====
 =====Heb. 1:3 reminds us that it is Christ who is the radiance of God's glory.=====
 Christ is the one who ultimately reveals God to us. Christ was the one who invited John to see the throne room.

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-====John's title's for God tell us more.====
+====John's titles for God tell us more.====
 =====Lord God Almighty - God's absolute dominion over all.=====
 =====Who was, who is, and who is to come - recalls God's self-existence, the I Am of Exod. 3:14.=====
 <p>The holiness of God speaks to God’s existence as completely separate from his creation and, at the same time, to his pure and utterly incorruptible nature... Throughout the Bible, God’s holiness is the basis for our understanding of his existence outside of time and space. And yet, somewhat surprisingly, the Bible continually pictures his holy presence as manifesting within and even dwelling among his people (Carroll).<ref>J. Owen Carroll, “God’s Holiness,” in Lexham Survey of Theology, ed. Mark Ward et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018).</ref></p>
 ===The 24 elders remind us that God's holiness should lead us to action (9-11).===

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 '''Homiletical Proposition/Application: God's holiness should drive us to seek to be set apart for his purposes.'''
-=Introduction:=
+=Introduction: Scripture Memory Verse Titus 2:1=
 Fundamental to our faith is the doctrine of God. We are going to spend several weeks on the doctrine of God. The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 Article 2 states
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 ===Revelation 4 begins with a glimpse of the throne room in heaven.===
 The throne room here in Revelation 4 is significant because the throne room is the place from which the proper perspective of all that is happening and will happen can be found.
-===4:1-11 and 5:1-14 are a two-part vision, part 1 is God on his throne, part 2 is the worthiness of the slain lamb.===
+===4:1-11 and 5:1-14 are a two-part vision, part 1 is God on his throne, and part 2 is the worthiness of the slain lamb.===
 Join me as we enter God's throne room and receive a glimpse of the holiness of God.
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 Describing God in this way reminds us of Sinai and also other theophanies (Judges 5:4-5; Psalm 18:7-15; 68:7-8; 77:18; Isa. 13:13; 64:2-4; Jer. 10:10; Hag 2:6-7).
 ====The seven torches represent the seven spirits which refer to the completeness of the Holy Spirit see also 1:4 and 5:6 .====
-====The glass sea reminds us again of Ezekiel's vision in Ezek. 1:22 and Exod. 24:8 where God under God's feet is a clear floor.====
+====The glass sea reminds us again of Ezekiel's vision in Ezek. 1:22 and Exod. 24:8 where under God's feet is a clear floor.====
 ====The four living creatures are reminiscent of Ezekiel 1 and are unlike anything we know but also resemble things we do know.====
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 ===Image: Transcendental numbers transcend but are not imaginary.===
-Okay, bear with the number theorist here for just a second. The number pi is called transcendental. It is a real number but no ordinary numbers can touch it. Specifically, it cannot be the solution to any polynomial equation (whatever that means). Realistically, what it means is that the number pi is unlike other numbers. It is still a real number, as opposed ot imaginary, but anytime you try to make sense of it with other real numbers you run into problems. When we say that God transcends us we are saying that any attempt to describe God, to understand his holiness, will inevitably fall short. That doesn't mean we don't try. Just like pi is not 3.14 but knowing pi is like 3.14 is useful, so any metaphor of God will fall short but is still useful.
+Okay, bear with the number theorist here for just a second. The number pi is called transcendental. It is a real number but no ordinary numbers can touch it. Specifically, it cannot be the solution to any polynomial equation (whatever that means). Realistically, what it means is that the number pi is unlike other numbers. It is still a real number, as opposed to imaginary, but anytime you try to make sense of it with other real numbers you run into problems. When we say that God transcends us we are saying that any attempt to describe God, to understand his holiness, will inevitably fall short. That doesn't mean we don't try. Just like pi is not 3.14 but knowing pi is like 3.14 is useful, so any metaphor of God will fall short but is still useful.
-===MTR: Ask yourself, how does the picture of God's throne room help me to better understand God's transcendence snd imminence?===
+===MTR: Ask yourself, how does the picture of God's throne room help me to better understand God's transcendence and imminence?===
 ==The activities in God's throne room convey complete holiness (Revelation 4:8-11)==
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 ====Repeating a term three times can be used to signify completeness (e.g. Jer. 22:29; Ezek 21:27).====
 ====The Greek word ἅγιος means something separated for God.====
-===Isaiah's account reminds us that us that God is unlike anything else we know (Isa. 6:3).===
+===Isaiah's account reminds us that God is unlike anything else we know (Isa. 6:3).===
 ====The Hebrew word קָדֹ֧ושׁ means separate.====
-====Joh's title's for God tell us more.====
+====John's title's for God tell us more.====
 =====Lord God Almighty - God's absolute dominion over all.=====
 =====Who was, who is, and who is to come - recalls God's self-existence, the I Am of Exod. 3:14.=====
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 ==God's holiness should be both terrifying and motivating (Isa. 6:4-8)==
-===When we begin to realize God's holiness we are driven to cry "woe is me!" (4-4).===
+===When we begin to realize God's holiness we are driven to cry "woe is me!" (4-5).===
 ====Image: The value of a measuring stick.====
-Have you ever tried to build something just eyeballing it? Most of you probably say, no that sounds like a dumb idea. Well, I need to admit to you that I have and I will tell you, it is a bad idea. We need a measuring stick.
+Have you ever tried to build something just by eyeballing it? Most of you probably say, no that sounds like a dumb idea. Well, I need to admit to you that I have and I will tell you, it is a bad idea. We need a measuring stick.
 ====Paul Tripp states The holiness of God provides the only reliable means of knowing ourselves.<ref>Do You Believe, 111</ref>====
 ====God's holiness is the only reliable way to understand the exceeding sinfulness of sin.====

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 =Body=
-==The picture of God's throne room conveys transcendence and immanence (Revelation 4:1-7)==
+==The picture of God's throne room conveys both immanence and transcendence (Revelation 4:1-7)==
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 When we say that God is immanent we mean that God is within or near to the entire created universe. That is God chooses to operate and be present in his creation.
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 ===MTR: Ask yourself, how does the picture of God's throne room help me to better understand God's transcendence snd imminence?===
 ==The activities in God's throne room convey complete holiness (Revelation 4:8-11)==

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 Fundamental to our faith is the doctrine of God. We are going to spend several weeks on the doctrine of God. The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 Article 2 states
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-There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all-powerful and all-knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.
+<p>There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all-powerful and all-knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.</p>
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 ==God's holiness should be both terrifying and motivating (Isa. 6:4-8)==
-===When we begin to realize God's holiness we are driven to cry "woe is me!" (4-6).===
+===When we begin to realize God's holiness we are driven to cry "woe is me!" (4-4).===
 ====Image: The value of a measuring stick.====
 Have you ever tried to build something just eyeballing it? Most of you probably say, no that sounds like a dumb idea. Well, I need to admit to you that I have and I will tell you, it is a bad idea. We need a measuring stick.
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 ====God's holiness is the only reliable way to understand the exceeding sinfulness of sin.====
 <blockquote>
-<p>When we understand the character of God, when we grasp something of His holiness, then we begin to understand the radical character of our sin and helplessness. Helpless sinners can survive only by grace. Our strength is futile in itself; we are spiritually impotent without the assistance of a merciful God. We may dislike giving our attention to God’s wrath and justice, but until we incline ourselves to these aspects aspects of God’s nature, we will never appreciate what has been wrought for us by grace. Even Edwards’s sermon on sinners in God’s hands was not designed to stress the flames of hell. The resounding accent falls not on the fiery pit but on the hands of the God who holds us and rescues us from it. The hands of God are gracious hands. They alone have the power to rescue us from certain destruction. (R. C. Sproul)<ref>R.C. Sproul ''The Holiness of God'', 25th ann. ed. (Sanford, FL: Ligonier Ministries, 2010), 221.</ref></p></blockquote>
+<p>When we understand the character of God, when we grasp something of His holiness, then we begin to understand the radical character of our sin and helplessness. Helpless sinners can survive only by grace. Our strength is futile in itself; we are spiritually impotent without the assistance of a merciful God. We may dislike giving our attention to God’s wrath and justice, but until we incline ourselves to these aspects of God’s nature, we will never appreciate what has been wrought for us by grace. Even Edwards’s sermon on sinners in God’s hands was not designed to stress the flames of hell. The resounding accent falls not on the fiery pit but on the hands of the God who holds us and rescues us from it. The hands of God are gracious hands. They alone have the power to rescue us from certain destruction. (R. C. Sproul)<ref>R.C. Sproul ''The Holiness of God'', 25th ann. ed. (Sanford, FL: Ligonier Ministries, 2010), 221.</ref></p></blockquote>
 ===When we begin to realize the significance of our salvation we are driven to cry "Here I am, use me!" (7-8).===
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 ====God's holiness gives us a reason to go out on missions.====
 =====Image: Mission briefings give motivation.=====
 ====1 Peter 1:16 commands us Be holy, because I am holy.====
 ===MTR: Join me in recognizing your sin and then boldly stepping out to declare "Here I am, use me!"===

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	===The 24 elders remind us that God's holiness should lead us to action (9-11).===		===The 24 elders remind us that God's holiness should lead us to action (9-11).===
		+	====Falling down or prostrating is a sign of humble adoration.====
		+	====The laying down of the crowns reminds us that any creaturely honor is completely dependent on God.====
		+	====The song of the elders declares that God is====
		+	=====Worthy of - can speak both to worth and being fit for honor=====
		+	=====glory - prestige=====
		+	=====honor - great value=====
		+	=====power - strength and force=====
		+	====The song of the elders gives one of the many reasons God is worthy - creation and sustenance====
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	===MTR: Take a minute and recite Revelation 4:11 with me.===		===MTR: Take a minute and recite Revelation 4:11 with me.===

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 ==Setting the Stage:==
 ===Image: The best way to get to know someone is to visit them in their home and learn about them on their turf.===
+If we want to understand God's holiness then it makes sense to start by looking at God in his throne room in heaven. Looking into God's throne room gives us the opportunity to see God in his place as the King of kings.
 ===Revelation 4 begins with a glimpse of the throne room in heaven.===
+The throne room here in Revelation 4 is significant because the throne room is the place from which the proper perspective of all that is happening and will happen can be found.
 =Body=