6. How does the scroll of Revelation 5 relate to salvation and impact our lives today?

An angel carrying a scroll sealed with seven seals calls out, “Who is worthy to open the seals?” (Revelation 5:2). In dismay, John the Revelator initially sees no one worthy to break the seals and open the scroll. As he looks at the throne, John rejoices to see a Lamb that had been slain but is now alive—majestic, powerful, Spirit-filled. This represents the eternal Jesus who rescues humanity from the tyranny of Satan, thus providing us the gift of salvation. Because of the Lamb of God, you and I can celebrate the ultimate victory of God over sin. Indeed, “Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Revelation 5:13).JTL3 3.4