What is the meaning of Revelation 5:10? You have made them John’s vision hears the living creatures and elders celebrating Jesus’ finished work. They point out that He “made” a people—this work is complete, deliberate, and solely His doing (Ephesians 2:8-10). Just as the Lamb ransomed men “from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation” (Revelation 5:9), He also fashioned those same redeemed ones into something entirely new. The emphasis is not on what we achieve but on what Christ accomplishes. to be a kingdom A kingdom implies citizenship, authority, and unity under a King. The believers are not scattered individuals; they are formed into a cohesive realm ruled by Christ (Colossians 1:13; Revelation 1:6). This kingdom already exists spiritually—Christ “has seated us with Him in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 2:6)—yet it also looks forward to a literal, earthly administration when Jesus returns (Luke 22:29-30). and priests In the Old Testament, priests were set apart for worship and intercession (Exodus 19:6). Now every believer shares that privilege. We draw near to God, offering “spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:5). Our priesthood means immediate access to God and a calling to represent Him to the world (2 Corinthians 5:20). to serve our God Service is the natural outflow of our new identity. The redeemed do not merely enjoy a status; they actively serve—presently through worship, witness, and obedience (Romans 12:1), and in the future by administering Christ’s righteous rule (Revelation 20:6). All privilege is given for purpose. and they will reign This promise reaches beyond present spiritual blessings to a future, tangible authority. “If we endure, we will also reign with Him” (2 Timothy 2:12). Reigning is not symbolic only; it anticipates believers sharing in Christ’s governmental rule during His millennial kingdom (Revelation 20:4) and ultimately in the eternal state (Revelation 22:5). upon the earth The location matters. God’s plan is not to abandon creation but to restore it (Romans 8:19-21). The saints’ reign occurs on the very earth that now groans. Prophecies such as Daniel 7:27 picture “the kingdom and dominion… under the whole heaven” being given to the saints. Revelation affirms that promise will be fulfilled literally when Christ returns and establishes His throne in Jerusalem (Zechariah 14:9). summary Revelation 5:10 celebrates what the Lamb’s redemption has already accomplished and what it guarantees: a people He has molded, a present spiritual kingdom marked by priestly service, and a future literal reign on a renewed earth. Our identity, mission, and destiny are all secured by Christ, motivating worship now and hope for the day we reign with Him. |
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