Revelation 5:1–4
The Question in Heaven
The sealed book rests in the right hand of the One upon the throne, yet no created being can open it or even look upon it.
The book represents God’s sovereign purpose moving history toward judgment, redemption, and the renewal of all things. Power, intelligence, rank, and religious achievement cannot make a creature worthy to execute that purpose. John weeps because creation cannot rescue itself. Before grace is announced, the vision closes every door to human boasting and teaches us to wait for the One God provides.
Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? — Revelation 5:2 KJV1

