"And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold."
We find in the key verse several instances to indicate the Word established their position and eminence so the title 'elder' showcases that they are the first-fruits,"Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience."(1 Ti.3:9) This explains, their crowns of gold.
We shall examine closer the significance of the first fruits. Having the indwelling Spirit refers it as 'first fruits of the Spirit' and goes on to say,"even we ourselves groan within ourselves."(Ro.8:23). The elders are instead the first fruits of the Word so they worship him that sits on the throne."The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him in concert with the four beasts. The elders are memorial even as the seven lamps around are the Spirit of God. Thir primary role is to establish how the two worlds were framed and it is by the Word. (He.11:3) Gospel of God consequently shall claim the heaven, the earth and the lower parts under the sovereignty of the Word. The Word refers to thy bread, "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days./Give a portion to seven, and also to eight." This is the commentary to the verse quoted in the epistle to the Hebrews. The command number Three establishes the Son as the Word made flesh ,his death and resurrection. So 8x3 make up their number.
"Clothed in white" reference the word "And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints."(Re.19:10)
Next aspect is their seat which confirms the promise of Jesus to his apostles in Matt.19:28. The elders have badges of their office: golden harps. "having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
"And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold."
We find in the key verse several instances to indicate the Word established their position and eminence so the title 'elder' showcases that they are the first-fruits,"Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience."(1 Ti.3:9) This explains, their crowns of gold.
We shall examine closer the significance of the first fruits. Having the indwelling Spirit refers it as 'first fruits of the Spirit' and goes on to say,"even we ourselves groan within ourselves."(Ro.8:23). The elders are instead the first fruits of the Word so they worship him that sits on the throne."The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him in concert with the four beasts. The elders are memorial even as the seven lamps around are the Spirit of God. Thir primary role is to establish how the two worlds were framed and it is by the Word. (He.11:3) Gospel of God consequently shall claim the heaven, the earth and the lower parts under the sovereignty of the Word. The Word refers to thy bread, "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days./Give a portion to seven, and also to eight." This is the commentary to the verse quoted in the epistle to the Hebrews. The command number Three establishes the Son as the Word made flesh ,his death and resurrection. So 8x3 make up their number.
"Clothed in white" reference the word "And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints."(Re.19:10)
Next aspect is their seat which confirms the promise of Jesus to his apostles in Matt.19:28. The elders have badges of their office: golden harps. "having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
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