Revelation 7:10
And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
REVELATION 7:10
The cry of praise—“Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb”—expresses the crowd’s recognition of God’s and the Lamb’s unique salvation work. It reflects the central Christological confession of Revelation: salvation is accomplished by God and mediated through Christ. The verse situates worship in the presence of the throne, underscoring the cosmic worship scene and the legitimacy of the Lamb’s redemptive work. The cry emphasizes gratitude and allegiance to the triune God’s redemptive plan, with the Lamb as the central figure of salvation. The scene resonates with Jewish worship motifs of blessing and salvation being attributed to the divine King and the anointed one.
Theologically, this verse crystallizes the core Christian confession: salvation belongs to God and the Lamb. It affirms the double sovereignty of God and the Lamb in salvation history—God as Creator and Judge, Christ as Redeemer and Redeemer’s agent. The unity of praise between God on the throne and the Lamb reinforces the doctrine of the Trinity’s affected work in salvation, even if Revelation foregrounds the Father and the Son in singular acts of salvation. It anchors believers in gratitude, humility, and worship as proper response to divine grace.
- Center worship on Christ’s redemptive work: Regularly recount and celebrate the cross and resurrection.
- Cultivate gratitude: In daily life, offer thanks for God’s saving acts, big and small.
- Worship together across differences: Diverse worship communities can unite in recognizing salvation as God’s gift.
Cross-References: Psalm 3:8; John 4:42; Ephesians 1:3-6; Colossians 1:12-14; 1 Peter 1:8-9