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In 4:1, John spoke about something different. John began to prophesy about things happening in the future. John talked about these things in Revelation 4-19. Some scholars think all of these prophecies were already fulfilled. Other scholars think some of these prophecies were fulfilled and some will be fulfilled in the future. Other scholars think that none of these prophecies were fulfilled yet. In 4:1, John spoke about something different. John began to prophesy about things happening in the future. John talked about these things in Revelation 4-19. Some scholars think all of these prophecies were already fulfilled. Other scholars think some of these prophecies were fulfilled and some will be fulfilled in the future. Other scholars think that none of these prophecies were fulfilled yet.
See: Prophecy (Prophesy) See:[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md)
### What is a vision? ### What is a vision?
John saw these prophecies in a vision. A vision are words or images that are seen inside of someone's mind. It is not seen by other people, only by the person having the vision. John described the things that he saw happen. These things did not actually happen when he saw them. God showed him things that were going to happen in the future. John saw these prophecies in a vision. A vision are words or images that are seen inside of someone's mind. It is not seen by other people, only by the person having the vision. John described the things that he saw happen. These things did not actually happen when he saw them. God showed him things that were going to happen in the future.
See: Vision; Prophecy (Prophesy) See: [Vision](../articles/vision.md);[Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md)
### What were “these things”? ### What were “these things”?
Some scholars think “these things” were what John said was going to happen to the seven church in Revelation 2-3. They think John wanted to say that after these things happen, the things he was about to say will happen. Fewer scholars think that John was talking about what will happen after the time period of the church. They think God will take all Christians from the earth. The things John talks about will only happen after God takes all Christians from the earth. Some scholars think “these things” were what John said was going to happen to the seven church in Revelation 2-3. They think John wanted to say that after these things happen, the things he was about to say will happen. Fewer scholars think that John was talking about what will happen after the time period of the church. They think God will take all Christians from the earth. The things John talks about will only happen after God takes all Christians from the earth.
See: Church See: [Church](../articles/church.md)
### What was John describing in these verses? ### What was John describing in these verses?
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1. Some scholars think John spoke of things that are physically in heaven. 1. Some scholars think John spoke of things that are physically in heaven.
1. Other scholars think John spoke using metaphors. If this is true, then these things are not physically in heaven. They are a way to speak of what is in heaven in a way people on earth will know. 1. Other scholars think John spoke using metaphors. If this is true, then these things are not physically in heaven. They are a way to speak of what is in heaven in a way people on earth will know.
See: Vision; Heaven; Persecute (Persecution); Metaphor See: [Vision](../articles/vision.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ; [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md)
### What was a trumpet? ### What was a trumpet?
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In 4:2, John said he was “in the spirit.” Some scholars think John wanted to say that God gave him a vision. Since he already had a vision, this was another vision. Or it was a special part of the first vision. He said he was in the spirit because his physical body was not taken to heaven. He saw the things he wrote about, but he was not inside heaven. Other scholars think the Holy Spirit was with John in a special way. In 4:2, John said he was “in the spirit.” Some scholars think John wanted to say that God gave him a vision. Since he already had a vision, this was another vision. Or it was a special part of the first vision. He said he was in the spirit because his physical body was not taken to heaven. He saw the things he wrote about, but he was not inside heaven. Other scholars think the Holy Spirit was with John in a special way.
See: Vision; Heaven See: [Vision](../articles/vision.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md)
### How did John describe God? ### How did John describe God?
John saw God sitting on a throne in heaven. He used metaphors to describe God. However, he did not describe God, but the area around God. There are many opinions about the true meanings of these metaphors. However, God is described in the same way light is described. This light could be so bright that it makes someone blind if they looked at it (See: 1 Timothy 6:15-16). If this is true, then this is because God is so amazing, he cannot be looked at or approached. John saw God sitting on a throne in heaven. He used metaphors to describe God. However, he did not describe God, but the area around God. There are many opinions about the true meanings of these metaphors. However, God is described in the same way light is described. This light could be so bright that it makes someone blind if they looked at it (See: 1 Timothy 6:15-16). If this is true, then this is because God is so amazing, he cannot be looked at or approached.
See: Light and darkness (metaphor) See: [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md)
## 4:4-5 ## 4:4-5
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1. Some scholars think they were angels. 1. Some scholars think they were angels.
1. Some scholars think they are certain Christians. They may represent all Christians. 1. Some scholars think they are certain Christians. They may represent all Christians.
See: Tribes of Israel; Apostle; Angel See: [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
### How were the elders dressed? ### How were the elders dressed?
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1. Other scholars think John spoke about a certain type of crown given to someone who won something. That is, they earned this crown. 1. Other scholars think John spoke about a certain type of crown given to someone who won something. That is, they earned this crown.
1. Fewer scholars think that the angels wore these crowns. That is, they were given permission to judge people (see: 20:4). 1. Fewer scholars think that the angels wore these crowns. That is, they were given permission to judge people (see: 20:4).
See: Elder; Crown; White (symbol); Angel See:[Elder](../articles/elder.md);[Crown](../articles/crown.md); [White (symbol)](../articles/white.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
### Why did John describe a storm near God? ### Why did John describe a storm near God?
John described a storm near God. In ancient times, people thought the gods caused storms. This was because people did not control a storm. It was too powerful for them to control. Some scholars think this was what John was saying when he said these things. Other scholars think John thought about the storms when God met Moses on Mount Sinai (see: Exodus 19:16). John described a storm near God. In ancient times, people thought the gods caused storms. This was because people did not control a storm. It was too powerful for them to control. Some scholars think this was what John was saying when he said these things. Other scholars think John thought about the storms when God met Moses on Mount Sinai (see: Exodus 19:16).
See: Sinai See:[Sinai](../articles/sinai.md)
See Map: Mount Sinai See Map: Mount Sinai
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See: Revelation 1:4; Ezekiel 1:13 See: Revelation 1:4; Ezekiel 1:13
See: Seven (symbol); Throne; Holy Spirit See: [Seven (Symbol)](../articles/seven.md); [Throne](../articles/throne.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md)
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See: Exodus 24:10; 1 Kings 7:23; Revelation 15:2 See: Exodus 24:10; 1 Kings 7:23; Revelation 15:2
See: Throne See: [Throne](../articles/throne.md)
### What were these four creatures? ### What were these four creatures?
There were four “creatures”(ζῷον/g2226) around the throne of God. Some scholars think these creatures were angelic beings in the form of animals. However, they were not animals from the earth. They were alive and they had many eyes. John described these animals in the same way as animals from the earth. There were four “creatures”(ζῷον/g2226) around the throne of God. Some scholars think these creatures were angelic beings in the form of animals. However, they were not animals from the earth. They were alive and they had many eyes. John described these animals in the same way as animals from the earth.
See: Throne; Angels See: [Throne](../articles/throne.md); [Angel](../articles/angel.md)
### Why were these creatures around the throne of God? ### Why were these creatures around the throne of God?
There were four living “creatures”(ζῷον/g2226) around the throne of God. Ezekiel spoke of creatures in much the same way John spoke of them (see: Ezekiel 1). Scholars do not know if John wrote about them for a certain reason. Some scholars think each creature spoke about God, and how he works inside of his creation. Other scholars think John spoke about the four gospels and how they talked about Jesus in different ways. This helps people to know God. There were four living “creatures”(ζῷον/g2226) around the throne of God. Ezekiel spoke of creatures in much the same way John spoke of them (see: Ezekiel 1). Scholars do not know if John wrote about them for a certain reason. Some scholars think each creature spoke about God, and how he works inside of his creation. Other scholars think John spoke about the four gospels and how they talked about Jesus in different ways. This helps people to know God.
See: Throne; Gospel See: [Throne](../articles/throne.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
### Why did these creatures speak? ### Why did these creatures speak?
The creatures near God said, “holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.” They always praise God. God has always been alive. God is alive. And God will always be alive. John wanted to say God will return to the earth. The creatures near God said, “holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.” They always praise God. God has always been alive. God is alive. And God will always be alive. John wanted to say God will return to the earth.
See: Holy; Praise See:[Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Praise](../articles/praise.md)