Attributes of God
God has no beginning and no end. God is __________.
God is Infinite
How many churches were the letters addressed to?
7
Who wrote down the messages to the churches?
John
Who was on the throne?
God
What did John see flowing from the throne?
a river of the water of life
God reigns over all that exists because he created everything.
God is Creator
Jesus described himself as the Alpha and the _____.
Omega
What does it mean to repent?
To turn away from sin and turn to God
How many elders surrounded the throne?
24
Why is there no temple in the New Heaven
God is the temple. He will be with his people, face to face
God reaches down and rescues sinners from the penalty of death and hell.
God is savior
The 7 lampstands represent what?
The seven churches
Name 3 of the churches
Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyratira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicia
describe one of the 4 living creatures?
lion, ox, face like a man, flying eagle, each with 6 wings and eyes all around.
Describe 3 things about the gates
They are made of pearl, never shut, have names of 12 tribes of Isreal
God controls all things
God is Sovereign
Describe one thing about how Jesus appeared to John
dressed in robe reaching to his feet, with a golden sash, white hair, blazing eyes, feet like bronze, Holding seven stars in right hand
Whoever has ____, let them hear what the Spirit says to the Churches,...
ears
What happens when the 4 living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to God?
the 24 elders fall down, lay their crowns before the throne and praise God.
What is the name of the tree and what other book of the Bible tells about this tree.
The tree of Life
God is everywhere and always working out his plan
Omnipresent
What did Jesus hold the keys to?
death and hades
Jesus promised what to the Ephesians who were victorious?
The right to eat from the tree of life which is in the Paradise of God
Who was worthy to open the scroll?
The lamb of God, Jesus
How was it loving of God to give John (and us) a preview of his Holy City, which will be our future home?
We can get comfort from knowing there is a specific and beautiful place where God's people will live with him forever.