Rev 4:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 4:1-5:14: 4:1–5:14 This section introduces the visions and judgments to come. John presents God in his heavenly court—the scene of the drama of Revelation (4:1-11 )—and the Lamb, who has a central role (5:1-14 ). John contrasts the majesty of God with the so-called majesty of Caesar. God’s power and splendor is unequaled by the ceremonial court of any earthly ruler. Summary for Rev 4:1-11: 4:1-11 The description of God’s throne room stretches the imagination. It builds on the visions of Isa 6:1-4 , Ezek 1:4-28 , and Dan 7:9-10 , where God is seen enthroned in power and majesty. God’s throne dominates Revelation, and the worship in the rest of the book flows from this scene. God’s magnificence, grace, and glory are fundamental to the church’s worship. 4:1 Then ... I saw: This introductory phrase (see also 7:9 ; 15:5 ; 18:1 ; cp. 19:1 ) does not signal chronological sequence but the beginning of a new visionary experience. • Come up here: The voice of the Lord invites John to look at things from God’s perspective.

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‏ Revelation of John 4:1

Summary for Rev 4:1-5:14: 4:1–5:14 ^a This section introduces the visions and judgments to come. John presents God in his heavenly court—the scene of the drama of Revelation (4:1-11 ^b)—and the Lamb, who has a central role (5:1-14 ^c). John contrasts the majesty of God with the so-called majesty of Caesar. God’s power and splendor is unequaled by the ceremonial court of any earthly ruler.
Summary for Rev 4:1-11: 4:1-11 ^d The description of God’s throne room stretches the imagination. It builds on the visions of Isa 6:1-4 ^e, Ezek 1:4-28 ^f, and Dan 7:9-10 ^g, where God is seen enthroned in power and majesty. God’s throne dominates Revelation, and the worship in the rest of the book flows from this scene. God’s magnificence, grace, and glory are fundamental to the church’s worship. 4:1 ^h Then ... I saw: This introductory phrase (see also 7:9 ⁱ; 15:5 ^j; 18:1 ^k; cp. 19:1 ^l) does not signal chronological sequence but the beginning of a new visionary experience.

• Come up here: The voice of the Lord invites John to look at things from God’s perspective.