How does Revelation 5:7 enhance our understanding of Jesus' role in redemption? The Scene Unfolds: Revelation 5:7 “And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.” Key Details in the Verse • “He came” — the Lamb is active, intentional, moving toward redemptive fulfillment • “took the scroll” — not requested or borrowed; He possesses rightful authority • “from the right hand” — the place of sovereignty, emphasizing shared divine rule • “Him who sat on the throne” — the Father entrusts the redemptive plan to the Son Why the Scroll Matters • A sealed legal document (5:1) picturing the title-deed and judgment record of creation • Only the rightful redeemer can open it (5:3-5) • Opening unleashes the sequence that culminates in the restoration of all things (chs. 6-22) How the Verse Deepens Our View of Redemption 1. Authority to Redeem - Daniel 7:13-14 foretold dominion being given to “One like a son of man.” Revelation 5:7 shows its transfer. - Matthew 28:18 “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” The scroll verifies that claim in the heavenly courtroom. 2. Worthiness Through Sacrifice - Revelation 5:9 “You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased…” The act of taking the scroll is grounded in His completed atonement (John 19:30). - Hebrews 9:12 “He entered the holy places… having obtained eternal redemption.” The Lamb’s entrance here echoes that high-priestly accomplishment. 3. Kinsman-Redeemer Fulfilled - Leviticus 25 and Ruth’s narrative required a near relative to buy back lost inheritance. Jesus, the incarnate Son, meets that qualification and visibly claims the forfeited earth. - Romans 8:19-23 links creation’s liberation to our adoption; the scroll’s opening triggers both. 4. Intersection of Judgment and Mercy - The same act that redeems the saints also releases seals of judgment (Revelation 6). Redemption is not soft on sin; it conquers it. - Isaiah 53:6, 11 — the Lamb bears iniquity, so He alone can lawfully judge unrepentant evil. 5. Certainty of Completion - Ephesians 1:13-14 speaks of the Spirit as a “guarantee” until “redemption of the possession.” Revelation 5:7 shows the down payment moving toward final payment. - Revelation 21:5 “Behold, I make all things new.” The scroll’s transfer assures this outcome. Practical Takeaways • Redemption is secured, not speculative; the scroll is already in Jesus’ hand. • Our salvation is tied to cosmic renewal—personal forgiveness and creation’s restoration are inseparable. • Worship springs from recognizing the Lamb’s unique fitness (Revelation 5:11-14). • Confidence today rests on an action already accomplished in the throne room of heaven. |
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