Jesus, the Savior of the world, is depicted in Revelation 5:6,11-13 as a slain Lamb. This symbolic description of Jesus is alluded to frequently in the Scriptures. In the 53rd chapter of Isaiah it is used extensively in a prophecy of Jesus’ suffering and death. The Apostle Peter explains that the prophecies not only foretold the suffering of Jesus, but also the “glory that should follow” (I Pet. 1:11), and in Revelation 5:13 a beautiful description of his foretold glory is set forth. We quote: “And every creature which is in heaven and on earth, and such as are in the sea and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.”

Here is an indication of a complete reconciliation so all-embracing that “every creature” will sing the praises of God and of the Lamb. This does not mean universal salvation regardless of belief or obedience, for another prophecy says those who will not obey “shall be destroyed from among the people.” (Acts 3:19-23) But it does mean those who accept the opportunity in the kingdom will be restored to harmony with the Father, and will honor both God and his beloved Son, our Savior.