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E are only 4 chapters into the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, and already we are at point number 3 in the 3 point outline of this book (Revelation 1:19 & 4:1). As we have already seen, Jesus revealed some things to John about the past, the present, & the future. This future is all post-church-age stuff. That is, these events (in heaven and on earth) follow the rapture of the church.
In Revelation 4, the Apostle John and 12 of the 24 elders represent the New Testament church. The other 12 elders represent Old Testament saints. If we think of the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles, this should help us in our understanding.
Now, in John's vision, he was raptured up into heaven in a way that is distinctly reminiscent of 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18, as well as 1st Corinthians 15:51-55. When we all get to heaven, there we will see the exalted Lord Christ, as John did. There we will wear crowns (Revelation 4:4) and will cast them at the feet of Jesus (Revelation 4:10). There we will be perfect and holy. There we will see the glory of God and the majesty of His power. There we will join with the angels and the saints of old in worshipping our Almighty Savior, the Lord of heaven. There we will shout and sing, "You are worthy, 0 Lord!" There we will see fully the purpose of all things: that it is for God's own pleasure that He created all things (Revelation 4:11).
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