John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 4:7-8
7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him ; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Ver. 8. Full of eyes within ] To look to themselves also as well as to the flock, Acts 20:28 , lest while they preach to... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 4:1-11
Revelation 4:1-11Behold, a door was opened in heaven.The open doorI. The open door.1. The place where the open door was seen: “In heaven.” This implies several important things.(1) The changed sphere of operation.(a) The “golden lampstands” represented Churches, not in heaven, but on earth.(b) The “seven stars” represented the pastors of those Churches.(c) Now the seer’s attention is called from the condition of things on earth to a condition of things in heaven. This is fruitful of... read more