What is the meaning of Revelation 7:15? For this reason “Therefore” points back to the angel’s declaration in Revelation 7:14: “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb”. • Because their sins are cleansed by Christ’s blood (Hebrews 9:14), they now enjoy unhindered fellowship with God. • Their deliverance from tribulation fulfills Jesus’ promise in John 16:33, where He assures believers of ultimate victory. • The cause-and-effect pattern mirrors Romans 5:9–10: justified by His blood, we are saved from wrath and brought near to God. They are before the throne of God Standing “before the throne” pictures intimate access, not distant observation. • Psalm 16:11 says “in Your presence is fullness of joy,” and Revelation 22:4 promises, “They will see His face.” • Hebrews 10:19 boldly invites us to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus; here that invitation is completely realized. • Their position fulfills Isaiah 57:15—God dwells “in a high and holy place” and also with the contrite and lowly. Serve Him day and night in His temple Worship in heaven is active, continuous, and joyous. • Psalm 134:1 celebrates servants who “stand by night in the house of the LORD,” prefiguring this scene. • Luke 2:36-37 records Anna serving “night and day” in the earthly temple; the redeemed now do so perfectly in the heavenly. • Revelation 1:6 says Christ “has made us a kingdom, priests to His God,” highlighting priestly service as our eternal vocation. And the One seated on the throne The focus shifts from the saints to the Sovereign. • Revelation 4:2-3 earlier described the throne’s occupant in glory and majesty, underscoring His authority. • Psalm 47:8 states, “God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne,” confirming His unchanging rule. • The throne guarantees stability—Hebrews 1:8, “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever.” Will spread His tabernacle over them God personally shelters His people, fulfilling Old Testament imagery of the tabernacle. • John 1:14 says the Word “tabernacled among us”; in eternity His dwelling covers us completely. • Leviticus 26:11-12 promised, “I will put My dwelling place among you… I will walk among you,” now fully realized. • Revelation 21:3 echoes this protection: “Look, the tabernacle of God is with man, and He will dwell with them.” • Psalm 91:1 assures, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” summary Revelation 7:15 paints a triumphant picture of believers who, cleansed by Christ’s blood, stand in God’s immediate presence, joyfully serve Him without interruption, and rest under His personal, protective covering. The verse assures all who trust the Lamb that eternal intimacy, purpose, and security await beyond the trials of this world. |
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