DOCTRINE
Jesus Christ is infinitely worthy, therefore all saints, all angels, indeed all creation will ascribe glory and praise to Him.

I. CHRIST IS WORTHY TO BE WORSHIPPED BECAUSE HE IS THE CONQUERING LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH (vv. 1-5)

Revelation 5:1-5 “1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” 3 And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, 4 and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. 5 And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.”

I) Christ is the only One worthy to see and accomplish the will of God in history, to save His people and defeat His enemies. History is in Christ’s hands.

II) Christ is the conquering Lion who will accomplish God’s will in history.

III) Christ is the conquering root of David who established a never-ending Kingdom.

II. CHRIST IS WORTHY TO BE WORSHIPPED BECAUSE HE IS THE RESURRECTED LAMB, PERFECT IN POWER AND KNOWLEDGE, WHO SENDS THE HOLY SPIRIT (v. 6)

Revelation 5:6 “And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.”

I) Christ is the resurrected Lamb, standing in heaven with His crucifixion scars still visible.

II) Christ is depicted as having seven horns, which shows His perfect power.

III) Christ is depicted as having seven eyes, which shows His perfect knowledge.

IV) The Holy Spirit is depicted as being seven spirits, which shows His perfect suitableness to accomplish His task.

III. CHRIST IS WORTHY TO BE WORSHIPPED BECAUSE HE IS THE LAMB THAT WAS SLAIN TO RANSOM PEOPLE FOR GOD (vv. 7-10)

Revelation 5:7-10 “7 And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne. 8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
9 And they sang a new song, saying,
‘Worthy are you to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God
    from every tribe and language and people and nation,
10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,
    and they shall reign on the earth.’”

I) Christ Jesus was slain as a Lamb in order to buy people for God.

II) Christ Jesus was slain as a Lamb in order to buy people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation.

III) Christ Jesus was slain as a Lamb in order to buy people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation, in order to make them a kingdom.

IV) Christ Jesus was slain as a Lamb in order to buy people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation, in order to make them a kingdom and priests to our God.

V) Christ Jesus was slain as a Lamb in order to buy people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation, in order to make them a kingdom and priests to our God, so that we will reign on the earth.

IV. CHRIST IS WORTHY TO BE WORSHIPPED BECAUSE THOUGH HE WAS HUMILIATED IN HIS INCARNATION, HE IS NOW EXALTED IN HIS GLORIFICATION (vv. 7-10)

Revelation 5:11-14 “11 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,12 saying with a loud voice,
‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!’”

What a perfect summary of how to praise Christ.
Learn from these angels what you should ascribe to Christ if you want to properly worship Him:

I) Power (authority over heaven and earth)
. II) Wealth (ownership of everything).
III) Wisdom (always knowing what to say and do).
IV) Might (strength to accomplish His will).
V) Honor (value above all).
VI) Glory (weightiness and magnificence).
VII) Blessing (praise).

V. CHRIST IS WORTHY TO BE WORSHIPPED FOR ALL THESE THINGS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, AND HE WILL BE GLORIFIED BY EVERY CREATED BEING (vv. 13-14)

Revelation 5:13-14 “13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying,
‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!’
14 And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshiped.”

Christ will be glorified in your salvation or He will be glorified in your damnation. Trust in this conquering Lion-Lamb now. Praise Him now. Labor for His glory now.