Revelation 7 presents a hopeful interlude at the climax of the opening of the seven seals. John's vision of the 144,000 sealed by God and the great multitude before His throne gives hope and confidence to the people of God suffering on earth.
But also when seen as a response to the 6th seal it led the original audience to consider who they wanted to align themselves with, Rome or the Kingdom? 21st Century American Christians would do well to consider the same challenge. Do you belong to Christ and HIs Kingdom or to America? Who are you? And whose are you?
Revelation 7 presents a hopeful interlude at the climax of the opening of the seven seals. John's vision of the 144,000 sealed by God and the great multitude before His throne gives hope and confidence to the people of God suffering on earth.
But also when seen as a response to the 6th seal it led the original audience to consider who they wanted to align themselves with, Rome or the Kingdom? 21st Century American Christians would do well to consider the same challenge. Do you belong to Christ and HIs Kingdom or to America? Who are you? And whose are you?