God`s Throne

 THE THRONE OF GLORY, AUTHORITY AND JUDGMENT

 

Introduction

The throne of God is one of the most profound subjects presented in the Bible. Throughout Scripture, God is revealed as the supreme King who reigns over heaven and earth. His throne represents His absolute authority, majesty, holiness, righteousness, sovereignty and judgment.

The Bible does not present God's throne merely as a physical chair or seat. It reveals the throne as a powerful picture of God's divine government and eternal reign. From His throne, God rules over all creation, judges with righteousness, demonstrates His glory and receives the worship of heavenly beings and His people.

The prophet Isaiah received a remarkable vision of the Lord:

“I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.”  Isaiah 6:1

This vision gives us a glimpse of the majesty surrounding God's throne. Isaiah saw the Lord exalted, surrounded by heavenly beings declaring His holiness.

 

1    1.God's Throne Represents His Sovereignty

 

God's throne speaks first of His supreme authority.

The Bible declares:

“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”  Psalm 103:19

Nothing exists outside God's ultimate authority. Kings rule over nations, governments exercise authority over people, and earthly kingdoms rise and fall. But God's kingdom is eternal.

Daniel saw this truth in a powerful vision:

“His throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.” Daniel 7:9

Earthly rulers may possess authority for a limited period, but God's throne is everlasting.

His reign does not depend upon human approval. He does not become King because humanity chooses Him. He is King because He is God.

 2.God's Throne Is a Throne of Glory

 

The Bible frequently connects God's throne with His glory.

When Ezekiel received his vision of heaven, he saw something resembling a throne above the heavenly expanse:

“And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne.” Ezekiel 1:26

The throne represents the majesty and splendour of the One who sits upon it.

God's glory is beyond human understanding. When Scripture describes His throne, it often uses images of fire, brightness, precious stones, clouds, lightning and overwhelming radiance.

These descriptions help us understand that God's presence is not ordinary. He is the Creator, while everything else is His creation.

 

3. God's Throne Is a Throne of Holiness

One of the most important things associated with God's throne is holiness.

Isaiah heard the seraphim crying:

“Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah 6:3

Notice that the heavenly beings did not proclaim God's greatness merely in terms of His power. They proclaimed His holiness.

God's holiness means that He is completely pure and separated from sin. There is no corruption, darkness or evil in Him.

This explains Isaiah's reaction when he encountered God's presence:

“Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips.” Isaiah 6:5

When a person truly encounters the holiness of God, human pride disappears. We begin to recognize our need for God's mercy and cleansing.

 

4. God's Throne Is a Throne of Righteousness and Justice

God does not rule like an unjust earthly ruler.

The psalmist declares:

“Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of thy throne.” Psalm 97:2

God's throne is established upon righteousness and justice.

This means that God's judgments are never corrupt. He cannot be bribed, manipulated or deceived. Human justice can sometimes fail. People may be falsely accused, guilty people may escape punishment, and innocent people may suffer injustice.But nothing is hidden from God.

The Bible declares:

“For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing.” Ecclesiastes 12:14

God sees what human beings cannot see.

 

5. The Throne of God and the Final Judgment

The Bible also describes God's throne in connection with the final judgment.

In Revelation, John saw a great white throne:

“And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it.”  Revelation 20:11

This is one of the most solemn scenes in Scripture. John then describes the dead standing before God and the books being opened.

The passage continues:

“And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.”  Revelation 20:12

The great white throne reminds us that God's judgment is certain. Human beings may avoid earthly courts, escape human judgment or hide their actions from others. But nobody can hide from God.The throne therefore represents both God's authority and His final judgment.

 

6. God’s Throne Is Also a Throne of Mercy

 

Although God's throne represents judgment, Scripture also presents it as a place of mercy.

This is one of the most beautiful truths in the Bible.

The writer of Hebrews says:

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16

Notice the expression “throne of grace.” The same God who sits upon the throne of judgment invites those who trust in Him to approach Him for mercy and grace.

This reveals something remarkable about God. His throne is not only a place from which He judges. It is also a place from which He extends mercy to those who come to Him.

 

7. How Can We Approach God's Throne?

Because God is holy, sinful humanity cannot approach Him on its own righteousness.

The Bible teaches that access to God is made possible through Jesus Christ. Hebrews explains that believers have confidence to enter God's presence because of what Christ has accomplished.

Jesus said:

“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6

Therefore, the throne of God should never be approached with pride or self-righteousness. We approach God through faith, repentance and dependence upon His grace.

 

8. The Throne in Heaven

 

The book of Revelation gives us some of the most extraordinary descriptions of God's throne.

John repeatedly saw a throne in heaven.

He writes:

“And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.” Revelation 4:2

 

Around the throne were heavenly beings and elders worshipping God.

Their worship reveals the central purpose of God's throne: God alone is worthy of worship.

Revelation 4:11 declares:

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power.”

Heaven is not centered around humanity. Heaven is centered around God.

 

9. The Living Creatures Around the Throne

 

Revelation describes four living creatures around God's throne.

They continually proclaim:

“Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.” Revelation 4:8

Their worship is continuous. This gives us an important picture of heaven. The closer the heavenly beings are to God's presence, the more they recognize His holiness.

True worship begins with recognizing who God is.

 

10. The Lamb and the Throne

One of the most powerful revelations in the book of Revelation is the connection between the throne and the Lamb. John sees Jesus Christ as the Lamb who was slain.

Revelation 5 describes worship directed toward the One who sits upon the throne and toward the Lamb. This is significant because the Bible reveals that salvation is connected with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

The One who was rejected and crucified is ultimately revealed in heavenly glory.

The cross was not the end. Christ is exalted. He is worthy. And He reigns.

 

11. God's Throne and the River of Life

 

At the end of Revelation, God's throne appears again in a beautiful picture of the eternal kingdom.

John writes:

“And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.” Revelation 22:1

 

This is a remarkable image. The river of the water of life proceeds from God's throne.

The throne that represents God's authority is also associated with life. Revelation then describes the tree of life and the restored creation. The Bible therefore begins with humanity in Eden and ends with humanity in the presence of God, with God's throne at the center of the eternal kingdom.

 

12. God’s Throne and the Presence of God

 

The ultimate blessing is not merely receiving things from God.

The greatest blessing is being in God's presence.

Revelation 21:3 says:

“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them.”

God desires fellowship with His people. His throne is therefore not simply a symbol of distance and authority. For those who belong to Him, it becomes associated with His presence, grace, life and eternal fellowship.

 

13. God's Throne Should Change the Way We Live

 

Understanding God's throne should affect our daily lives.

If God truly reigns, then He deserves our obedience.

If God is holy, then we should take holiness seriously.

If God judges righteously, then we should live honestly.

If God's throne is a throne of grace, then we should approach Him with confidence when we need mercy.

 

And if Christ is Lord, then He should not merely be part of our lives—He should be at the center of our lives.

 

Conclusion

 

The throne of God is one of the greatest biblical revelations of God's majesty.

It speaks of His sovereignty, glory, holiness, righteousness, justice, mercy and eternal kingdom.

From the visions of Isaiah and Ezekiel to the revelations given to Daniel and John, Scripture repeatedly points our attention toward the throne of God.

The Bible reveals a God who reigns over all things.

His throne cannot be overthrown.

His authority cannot be challenged successfully.

His judgment cannot be corrupted. His holiness cannot be compared with anything on earth.

Yet this same holy God invites us to come boldly to His throne of grace.

Therefore, the message of God's throne contains both a warning and an invitation.

It warns us that God is the righteous Judge before whom every person will ultimately stand. But it also invites us to receive mercy and grace through Jesus Christ.

The question is not whether God is on the throne.

He is.

The question is whether we have surrendered our lives to the King who sits upon it.

“The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven.” Psalm 11:4

And one day, every earthly kingdom will pass away, but the throne of God and His kingdom will remain forever.

 God`s trone has Wheels

  The clearest passage is Daniel 7:9:

“As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire.” — Daniel 7:9 (ESV)

Another very important passage is Ezekiel 1, where Ezekiel describes a heavenly vision involving wheels beside the throne:

“As for the appearance of the wheels and their construction: their appearance was like the appearance of a beryl; and the four of them had the same likeness, their appearance and construction being as it were a wheel within a wheel.” — Ezekiel 1:16

And Ezekiel later connects these wheels with God's throne:

“And the likeness over the heads of the living creature was the appearance of a throne, in appearance like sapphire; and seated above the likeness of a throne was a likeness with the appearance of a man.” Ezekiel 1:26

In short

Daniel 7:9 explicitly says that God's throne has wheels.

Ezekiel 1:15–28 gives the much more detailed vision of the wheels associated with God's throne and the heavenly beings.

If you're studying “The Throne of God”, Ezekiel 1 and Daniel 7 are probably the two most important chapters to examine together.

The Clouds & the Glory

A cloud is a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically elevated above the general level of the ground. In meteorology, a cloud is an aerosol consisting of a visible mass of tiny liquid droplets or frozen crystals, both of which are composed of water or various chemical substances. The droplets or particles are suspended in the atmosphere above the surface of a planetary body.

On Earth, clouds are formed through the saturation of air in the homosphere, which includes the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. Air can be cooled to its dew point through various atmospheric processes, or it can gain moisture—usually in the form of water vapor—from an adjacent source.

Nephology is the scientific study of clouds and is undertaken within the physical branch of meteorology.

Where, then, do the clouds come from?

In Genesis 1:3–6, it is written:

“In the beginning of creation, God said, ‘Let there be an expanse between the waters, to separate water from water.’ And God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. God called the expanse ‘sky.’ And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.”

God dwells in majestic clouds. The clouds are a reflection of the glory of God. They are like vapor proceeding from the presence of His throne.

Job 37:11 says:

“He loads the clouds with water and spreads His lightning through them.”

Nahum 1:3 affirms this:

“The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of His feet.”

The Throne Room of God

 

Personal Testimony

 

In August 2015, while I was kneeling in prayer, suddenly I saw the heavens opened and an angel coming directly from God. He touched me on my right shoulder, smiling, and said: “Come and see! I have come to reveal to you things concerning the heavenly realms.”

Suddenly, my eyes were opened, and I saw the throne room of God. He spoke to me more deeply about the throne of God. He said to me:

“The throne of God is positioned in front of the planet Earth, on its circular orbit. The position of the throne room of God in relation to the Earth is situated between Southeast Asia and Central Africa. The throne of God is positioned directly from the Bangkok River and the Kivu River In the Democratic Republic of the Congo

And he said to me:

“Soon the rupture of the Church, the Body of Christ, will take place. This will happen during your lifetime, and the meeting with the Lord Jesus will take place in the air, as the Bible describes in 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17:

‘For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever.’

He also added that it is in this throne room that the celebration of the marriage supper of the Lamb will take place.

He further said:

“The throne of God is situated upon a high mountain called Zion. It is a holy mountain, and it is located beyond our planet in the clouds.”

The rupture of the Church is also an evangelical message that describes an end-times event in which all living Christians will be caught up in the clouds together with resurrected believers to meet the Lord in the air. 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18.

This also inspires us to consider the position of the throne of God in relation to our world.

The rest of the revelations I received from the angel concerning the structures surrounding the throne of God, I must keep secret until the appropriate time comes to proclaim these things more fully.