What is the throne of God? Does God literally have a throne?
There are several references
to the throne of God in the Bible.
Jesus calls heaven “God’s throne” in Matthew 5:34,
recalling God’s statement in Isaiah 66:1, “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.”
Other references to God’s
throne are found in 2 Chronicles 18:18; Psalm 11:4; Hebrews 8:1; 12:2; Revelation
1:4; 3:21; 4:2; and many other verses.
A throne is a special seat reserved for a monarch.
A throne is a special seat reserved for a monarch.
When the Bible speaks of
God’s “throne,” the emphasis is on God’s transcendence, dignity, and
sovereign rule.
The fact that His throne is
in heaven further underscores the transcendent nature of God’s existence.
The throne of God need not be thought of as a literal throne.
The throne of God need not be thought of as a literal throne.
God the Father is incorporeal
(John 4:24).
Not having a physical body,
God does not literally “sit.”
References to a divine throne
are akin to biblical allusions to God’s “hand” or “mouth” or “eyes”—they
are anthropomorphisms, descriptions of God couched in human terms out of
deference to our limited knowledge.
God has to describe Himself
in ways we can understand.
Isaiah sees the Lord “high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple” (Isaiah 6:1).
Isaiah sees the Lord “high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple” (Isaiah 6:1).
At that time, the prophet was
having an inspired vision.
God’s throne (and His robe)
are not to be taken as literal, physical objects.
Rather, God was communicating
to Isaiah the magnificence, splendor, and exaltation of His Being.
Other
descriptions of the throne of God are found in other prophetic visions, e.g.,
in those of Ezekiel and John.
God’s throne is a
place of power and authority. In 2 Chronicles
18:18, the prophet Micaiah relates his vision of God’s throne room, in which
spirit beings stand in attendance.
Compare this to Job 1:6,
where God demands answers from the angelic beings summoned there.
God’s throne is a
place of majesty and honor. The Bible says
that, when Jesus ascended to heaven, He “sat
down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).
There is no higher place than
heaven. God is the King of heaven, and Jesus holds the place of honor at God’s
right hand.
God’s throne is a
place of perfect justice. “He has
prepared His throne for judgment” (Psalm 9:7; cf. 89:14).
The final judgment, described
in Revelation 21, is held before “a great white throne” (verse 11).
God’s throne is a
place of sovereignty and holiness. “God reigns over the nations; God is seated
on his holy throne” (Psalm 47:8; cf. 103:19).
He does whatever He pleases,
and all He does is good.
God’s throne is a
place of praise. John’s vision
of heaven includes a scene in which a “new
song” is sung in praise to the One who occupies the throne (Revelation 14:3).
Around the throne, the praise
of God is surely “glorious” (Psalm 66:2).
God’s throne is a
place of purity. Only the
redeemed, those who have been granted the righteousness of Christ, will have
the right to stand before His throne (Revelation 14:5).
God’s throne is a
place of eternal life. God is the
Source of life. In heaven, John sees “the
river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God
and of the Lamb” (Revelation 22:1).
God’s throne is a
place of grace. Not only does
the throne of God represent judgment for the unbeliever, but it also represents
mercy and grace for His children. “Let us
then approach God’s
Inside
the Jewish temple was the Ark of the Covenant, which was a “copy of the true” (Hebrews 9:24).
It had a “mercy seat” where God’s presence would appear (Leviticus 16:2 ESV).
One day, all creation will
bow to the majesty of God’s throne (Philippians 2:9-11).
The regal beings surrounding
the throne of God will “lay their crowns
before the throne and say: ‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory
and honor and power’” (Revelation 4:19-11).
God’s authority causes anger or fear
in individuals who refuse to yield to Him.
But those who have experienced His
lovingkindness, trusted in His goodness, and surrendered to His authority take
comfort in knowing Him as the Lord of their lives.
Submit to Christ’s rule over your life
now and enjoy the freedom and peace under God. Say this prayer:
“Father God, I confess I am a sinner and my
sins have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I now want to turn away from my past sinful
life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again.
I believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected
from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my
heart from this day forward.
Thank You that according to Your Word, I am now born again.
Please send Your Holy Spirit to help
me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I promise to study
Your Word – the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus' name I
pray, Amen.”
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“I Bow My Knee” Ron Kenoly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR3nT-Sr1hg Joyful ingers
lyrics
I
bow my knee before Your throne
I know my life is not my own
I offer up this song of praise
To bring You pleasure Lord
I know my life is not my own
I offer up this song of praise
To bring You pleasure Lord
I
seek the Giver not the gift
My heart's desire is to lift Him
High above all earthly kings
To bring You pleasure, Lord
My heart's desire is to lift Him
High above all earthly kings
To bring You pleasure, Lord
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Glory to the King
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Glory to the King
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