In Chapter 4 of the Book of Revelation, we explore God’s Throne in Heaven. Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan continues to explain St. John’s message to the people of the end times. We are told that the only way we can see reality is through God’s perspective - we are called to put our eternal destiny before our security now.

St. John takes us to the “Palace” in Heaven and shows us that God receives representation from the whole world. God’s throne is the power center of the universe so whatever is happening on earth does not matter until God permits it. It is our destiny to be with the Lord in eternal glory as He reigns as the King of the Universe. It is only in the presence of God that anything on earth makes sense.

The Book of Revelation is about opening everything up for humankind; it is a revelation of what is to come for those who obey and heed the words of the King of the universe. Time and again, we are shown that the head and the mystical body have to be in perfect sync. Trials and tribulations are sure to come when the Lord is calling His bride to be with Him in His Kingdom.

Our God is a person and not a thing; He is a spiritual person Who has been communicating with His creation. St. John describes God, using precious stones, in terms of beauty, order, light… Jasper or Diamond represents the holiness of God, Carnelian or Ruby represents the justice of God… God reveals Himself as a holy and just God. He always comes in mercy first showing us His love, beauty, compassion, and forgiveness. If we won't take that and repent, then we face the Holy and Just God

Bible References:

• Rev. 4:1-11 - The Sovereignty of God
• John 14 - Many rooms in my Father’s house
• Rev. 11:9 - The Sanctuary of God is opened
• Rev. 15.1 - Heaven is opened
• Rev. 16 - A voice from the Sanctuary
• Rev. 19 - A sound of a great crowd in Heaven
• Rev. 19.11 - A white horse comes from the throne in Heaven
• Rev. 20 - An angel comes down from Heaven
• Rev. 21 - A New Jerusalem comes down from Heaven
• Rev. 22 - The river of life and the tree of life
• Ps. 115 - Our God is no thing
• Ezk. 1 - The fire of love

Scripture Scholar, Frances Hogan, takes you to the world of the Apocalypse of John shown to us in the Book of Revelation written from the Greek island of Patmos. Through this podcast, we will try to understand the Book of Revelation through St. John’s warnings, the punishment that awaits, and the consolation the Lord offers to the faithful.

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