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Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 9 -17

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 9 -17

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 9 • Jesus saves … • an

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 9 • Jesus saves … • an uncountable number • Pentecost, Nineveh, Moses • in the grandstand of glory • every people group is there

Heaven … an inside view The more the Antichrist fans the flames of repression,

Heaven … an inside view The more the Antichrist fans the flames of repression, the more the Holy Spirit fans the flames of revival. Today, we face a task unfinished in terms of global evangelism – untold millions are still untold.

Heaven … an inside view In the darkest hour of human history, the greatest

Heaven … an inside view In the darkest hour of human history, the greatest harvest of souls the world has ever seen will take place!

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 9 c • number – nationality –

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 9 c • number – nationality – nature • they are virtuous and victorious • white robe: righteousness/salvation • palm branch: triumph/rejoicing

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 10 • come on and celebrate …

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 10 • come on and celebrate … • the grace of God (10 a) • the government of God (10 b) • the gift of God (10 c)

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 11 ‘Worship is the missing jewel in

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 11 ‘Worship is the missing jewel in the service of the church. ’ (A W Tozer) • an outburst of spontaneous praise

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 12 • like the last night of

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 12 • like the last night of the Proms • flag waving … foot stamping • stimulating, invigorating worship

Heaven … an inside view Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O, what a foretaste

Heaven … an inside view Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long …

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 12 • begins and ends with an

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 12 • begins and ends with an ‘amen’ • it’s real … it’s right • ‘yes, yes … Lord!’ • sevenfold tribute to his character

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 13 -14 • elder: ‘… who are

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 13 -14 • elder: ‘… who are they, and where did they come from? ’ • John: ‘Sir, you know. ’ • elder: ‘… these are they who have come out of the great tribulation …’

Heaven … an inside view 3 facts about heaven … • a life of

Heaven … an inside view 3 facts about heaven … • a life of unwearied service (15 a) • a life of unbounded security (15 b-16) • a life of unblemished satisfaction (17)

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 15 a • enjoying God’s presence •

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 15 a • enjoying God’s presence • a position of honour • intimate fellowship • see the Lord and serve the Lord

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 15 b-16 • enveloped in his love

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 15 b-16 • enveloped in his love • untouchable and unreachable • see the contrast – here and there • we shall have everything we desire and desire everything we have

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 17 • shepherded by the Lamb •

Heaven … an inside view Revelation 7: 17 • shepherded by the Lamb • drink from springs of living water • he will wipe away every tear • we are enthralled with Jesus

Heaven … an inside view Face to face with Christ my Saviour, face to

Heaven … an inside view Face to face with Christ my Saviour, face to face: what will it be when with rapture I behold him, Jesus Christ who died for me?

Heaven … an inside view take-home message … the best is yet to come!

Heaven … an inside view take-home message … the best is yet to come!