sumarize the text revelation chapter 4 and give the life application?

Question

how do we apply the text to our daily lives

Answer 1

Give me a minute to look this up. It took 30 min. lol

4:1 isn't describing a chronological order but, connects the initial vision as a vision that sees the past, present and future as one whole. Since earthly events have their origin in heaven, true insight into "Heaven's history" can only be seen through an open door to heaven which allows vision into the depths of all mysteries, the celestial throne.

4:2-3 The throne is the throne of judgement. The rainbow surrounding the throne indicates that mercy will triumph over judgement. See, God does love everyone after all.

4:4 The 24 elders are elders of the old and new covenants. Split them in half and you have the 12 sons of Jacob and the 12 Apostles = 24 and the fullnes of both covenants. They are the foundation of the people of God.

4:6-7 "Sea of glass" means a.) God is approached by fallen men only through the waters of death which produce life. Christians pass through the waters of baptism, entering into Christ's death and Resurrection. If the sea isn't of glass (not hard as solid ground) there is death and not new life. and
b.) God is vast and overpowering like a sea of light (crystal) and the hosts of angels surround Him as a sea of purity.

The 4 living creatures are angelic beings similar to those in Ezekial and Isaiah. Their number represents 1.) the whole world 2.) the cosmos; thus the living creatures portray creation. 3.) Creation - beasts and men. 4.) The Kingdom of God - existence of angels.
Also represents Matthew - Man, Mark - Lion, Luke - Calf, and John - Eagle. Their worship of God is unceasing.

4:8 The "six wings" are symbolic of the swiftness of God's will in His world. "Full of eyes" means absolute vigilance of the creatures.

4:10 The elders participate in heavenly worship through kneeling and bowing their heads (called prostration) and casting down "their crowns." Prostration is based on Scripture and signifies humility before God. The casting of crowns shows that the honor and glory of the saints derives from, and belongs to, God.

4:11 This glorification of God is typical of many in the Apocalypse. It is offered to the Father and to Christ and ascribes glory, honor, and power to God.

P.S. Let me know if you want bible quotes from where these ideas came from, 'cause I can list them.

Answer 2

Chapter 4 of Revelation is where John is taken (in the spirit) to the Throne of God,
where you will read of a description of it;
You'll note there are servants of God present as well as the leaders of the Tribes of Israel, and the Apostles. Also present are
the seven spirits of God that look over the
Seven types of Churches in the end times.
(In Rev1 you read of the messages given to those 7 "types" of churches, and that God only approves of 2 of them)

This description of the Throne immediately preceeds the beginning of the Seven Seals of God that you better have locked in your
mind, during those months just before the return of the true Christ; they are teaching seals.

How do you apply this particular text to your daily life? It better be that this Chapter is one of many that you are reading, because without the rest, this isn't going to do you much good. It is essential to understand the plan that God has for this
generation. The Book of Revelation covers a vast amount of time, and then zooms in to capture this end generation,
including the seven seals. What you apply to your lives is a working knowledge of the Word of God. The only way to knowledge
is by reading and understanding the whole message, not just the Revelation. God states that the downfall of man will be his
lack of knowledge. The Book of Amos tells us that the famine of the end times is not for bread, but for hearing the truth of God.

Answer 3

well Rev. 4 highlights John having finished his secretarial work, is called up to God's Throne. This scene in heaven takes place between the closing of the church age and the commencement of the tribulation. John is then involved in what takes place hereafter or in the future. A new day for mankind (especially for true believers) has dawned.

Thge rainbow around Gods throne is very possibly the same one he set in the sky after the flood. it was Gods token to noah that he would never again destroy the earth in such a manner.

there are 24 lesser thrones throughout the NT elders are leaders set in the church. this shows that the 24 elders were leaders of Godw children on earth. the seven lamps are the seven spirits of oe He manifests and operates in these many ways the #7 denotes perfection.

a sea of glass like unto crystal....the word sea when used in the scriptures without references to a specific body of water refers to a large group of people. Crystal is symbolic of the right standing of God. or Holiness.the crystal sea is the perfect earthly substance of the Church.

Answer 4

This text is a view by John of God's Throne. He was taken away in spirit to the Throne of God, and allowed to see what it looked like and those who serve Him around the Throne. It is one of the first things talked about in Revelation, because all stories need to start with a setting. God's Throne room becomes the setting for all the heavenly activities that John later witnesses concerning the Last Days. The following activities are symbolic; you must find the definitions for them in the book of Daniel.

Answer 5

The apostle observed yet another illustration. the guy talking this discovery in all probability replaced into our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, or it replaced into to teach his glory. He veils his glory, that's only too large for mortal eyes to behold; and throws a veil upon his dispensations. A rainbow replaced into upon his head; our Lord is often attentive to his covenant. His poor voice replaced into echoed via seven thunders; solemn and poor procedures of getting to understand the strategies of God. all of us understand not the matters of the seven thunders, nor the justifications for suppressing them. There are large activities in history, according to risk pertaining to to the Christian church, which at the instant are not observed in open prophecy. the main suitable salvation of the righteous, and the main suitable fulfillment of genuine faith on earth, are engaged for via the unfailing be attentive to the Lord. nevertheless the time won't be yet, it is going to not be able to be a procedures distant. Very quickly, as to us, time would be not extra; yet as quickly as we are believers, a chuffed eternity will stick to: we will from heaven behold and celebrate in the triumphs of Christ, and his reason on earth.

Answer 6

The four beast are the four natures in Humans (emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual). When out of balance, our lives are not as we want it to be. When in balance we can utilize the seven lamps, or seven gifts from God.

Answer 7

Are you sure? This will be very, very long. Perhaps I will summarize and expalin a few verses. Follow the link if you want further information and request the book that I am using as a reference.
This chapter includes a part of John's second vision.
By inspiration he is still in the Lord’s day. So, what he describes has deep meaning for us who are actually living in that day. By means of these visions, Jehovah lifts the veil of invisibility on heavenly realities and gives us his own view of his judgments to be executed on earth. Moreover, whether we have a heavenly or an earthly hope, these revelations help us to see our place in Jehovah’s purpose.
What John next beholds surpasses anything presented by video to modern man! He writes: “After these things I saw, and, look! an opened door in heaven, and the first voice that I heard was as of a trumpet, speaking with me, saying: ‘Come on up here, and I shall show you the things that must take place.’” (Revelation 4:1) John in vision penetrates the invisible heavens of Jehovah’s presence, exalted far above physical outer space as explored by human astronauts, even far above the galaxies of the material universe. As though by entering an opened door, John is invited to feast his eyes on a breathtaking panorama of the ultimate spirit heavens where Jehovah himself is enthroned. (Psalm 11:4; Isaiah 66:1)
The Bible does not identify this “first voice.” Like Jesus’ strong voice heard earlier, it has a commanding trumpetlike sound. (Revelation 1:10, 11) It brings to mind the penetrating horn blast that signaled Jehovah’s presence at Mount Sinai. (Exodus 19:18-20) Undoubtedly, Jehovah is the majestic Source of the summons. (Revelation 1:1) He has opened the door so that John, in vision, can enter the most holy location in all the vast realm of Jehovah’s sovereignty.
What does John see? Listen, as he now shares with us his grand experience: “After these things I immediately came to be in the power of the spirit: and, look! a throne was in its position in heaven, and there is one seated upon the throne.” (Revelation 4:2) In an instant of time, John is spiritually transported by God’s active force to the very throne of Jehovah. How thrilling for John! Here he is given a dazzling preview of those very heavens wherein he and other anointed Christians have reserved for them “an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance.” (1 Peter 1:3-5; Philippians 3:20) For those whose hope it is to live forever on earth, John’s vision also has profound meaning. It helps them to comprehend the glory of Jehovah’s presence and of the heavenly ruling structure used by Jehovah in judging the nations and afterward in governing human lives on earth. Jehovah is indeed the God of superb organization!
Much of what John observes up there in heaven resembles features of the tabernacle in the wilderness. This was constructed about 1,600 years earlier as a sanctuary of true worship for the Israelites. In the Holy of Holies of that tabernacle was the ark of the covenant, and it was from above the solid gold cover of that Ark that Jehovah himself spoke. (Exodus 25:17-22; Hebrews 9:5) Hence, the cover of the Ark served as a symbol of Jehovah’s throne. John now sees the reality of that symbolic representation: the Sovereign Lord Jehovah himself sitting in exquisite grandeur on his lofty heavenly throne!
Unlike earlier prophets who had visions of Jehovah’s throne, John does not describe in detail the Holy One who occupies it. (Ezekiel 1:26, 27; Daniel 7:9, 10) But John gives us his impression of the enthroned One in these words: “And the one seated is, in appearance, like a jasper stone and a precious red-colored stone, and round about the throne there is a rainbow like an emerald in appearance.” (Revelation 4:3) What incomparable magnificence! John perceives a serene, scintillating beauty like that of lustrous, gleaming gemstones. How appropriately this agrees with the disciple James’ description of Jehovah as “the Father of the celestial lights”! (James 1:17) Shortly after writing Revelation, John himself stated: “God is light and there is no darkness at all in union with him.” (1 John 1:5) What a superbly glorious Personage Jehovah really is!
Notice that John sees around the throne a rainbow, colored emerald green. The Greek word here translated rainbow (ir′is) suggests a completely circular form. The rainbow is first mentioned in the Bible in connection with Noah’s day. After the waters of the Deluge subsided, Jehovah caused a rainbow to appear in the cloud, and he explained what it symbolized in these words: “My rainbow I do give in the cloud, and it must serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. And I shall certainly remember my covenant which is between me and you and every living soul among all flesh; and no more will the waters become a deluge to bring all flesh to ruin.” (Genesis 9:13, 15) What, then, would the heavenly vision bring to John’s mind? The rainbow that he saw must have reminded him of the need for a peaceful relationship with Jehovah, such as the John class enjoys today. It would also impress him with the serenity and peace of Jehovah’s presence, a serenity that will extend to all obedient humans when Jehovah spreads his tent over mankind in the new earth society.—Psalm 119:165; Philippians 4:7; Revelation 21:1-4.