Revelation 6:1-17 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying… I. THE ADVERSARIES OF OUR REDEEMER. 1. The powers of darkness. 2. All men in an unrenewed and unconverted state. 3. False systems of religion, which, although perhaps assuming the name of Christianity, are hostile to its spirit and design. II. THE INSTRUMENTS WHICH OUR REDEEMER EMPLOYS. 1. The publication of His Word. 2. The agency of His Spirit. III. THE VICTORIES OF OUR REDEEMER. 1. They are founded upon His right to universal domain. 2. They are continuous, and widely extended. 3. They are essentially connected with the diffusion of pure and perfect happiness.In conclusion: how important it is — 1. That you should yourselves surrender your hearts in personal subjection to the Redeemer's power. 2. That you devote your energies to the further extension of His empire. (J. Parsons.) Parallel Verses KJV: And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. |
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