What does "salvation and glory and power" reveal about God's character? Setting the Scene: Heaven’s Roar “After this I heard something like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!’” (Revelation 19:1) Salvation – God’s Rescuing Heart • He alone secures deliverance from sin, death, and judgment (John 3:16; Acts 4:12). • Salvation is offered freely yet purchased at infinite cost through the Lamb (Revelation 5:9). • His saving work is complete, certain, and irreversible (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 8:30). • Revelation 19 celebrates the final display of that rescue as the redeemed stand victorious. Glory – God’s Radiant Majesty • Glory speaks of the weight, beauty, and honor that belong to Him by nature (Isaiah 6:3). • Creation echoes that majesty (Psalm 19:1), and redemption magnifies it (Ephesians 1:12). • In Revelation 19 the multitude acknowledges that every praise-worthy excellence is His. • The scene fulfills Jesus’ prayer that believers would see His glory (John 17:24). Power – God’s Sovereign Might • Power underscores His limitless ability to accomplish His will (Jeremiah 32:17). • Christ declared, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (Matthew 28:18). • Revelation pictures that authority crushing evil (Revelation 11:17; 19:11-16). • His power secures both judgment on the wicked and protection for His people (1 Peter 1:5). Together – A Complete Portrait • Salvation reveals His compassionate love. • Glory reveals His unmatched worth. • Power reveals His absolute sovereignty. The three terms form a balanced testimony: He lovingly rescues, is infinitely worthy, and cannot be opposed. Living in the Light of These Truths • Rest in His salvation—nothing can sever the believer from His redeeming grip (John 10:28-29). • Worship His glory—let every act, word, and thought aim to display His honor (1 Corinthians 10:31). • Trust His power—face trials confident that the Almighty rules history and your life (Romans 8:38-39). |
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