COGR – What Does The Throne Represent?
February 5, 2024
Good day! I am writing a series of short reviews of abbreviated COGR video clips. I am looking for input and comments. If it makes it easier, I will gladly supply a Word document so comments can be put in the document, and we can communicate directly. My email address is lattema@icloud.com. I hope you find these reviews helpful.
Transcript:
“What is the throne? Aw, what’s the throne. Oh, I thought we did… I thought we did better. But we see the throne, the 24 seats, and the four living creatures; that’s the church.”
Commentary:
Ray mentions a point made earlier that would benefit from further clarification. Ray asserts that the throne mentioned is synonymous with the church. It’s essential to note that Ray claims leadership over the one true church, along with the 12 Apostles, positioning himself as the conduit through which God’s voice is heard. According to this interpretation, the 7th Trumpet Ministry serves as the throne of God.
This theological stance, connecting the throne in Revelation 19:5 to the church, lacks a solid foundation in theological, exegetical, or hermeneutical principles. The link between the throne and the church is unsupported by biblical and contextual evidence, dismisses the symbolic nature of apocalyptic imagery, and relies heavily on subjective and allegorical interpretations that deviate from established exegetical norms. In essence, there is no valid justification for this interpretation. The throne is not the church, and the church is not depicted within the context of heavenly worship and the divine throne room. Additionally, the 24 elders and 4 living creatures have no direct association with the church. This proposed connection is innovative and not endorsed by other reputable commentators, making it unlikely to be accurate.
Embracing this erroneous interpretation could potentially blur the distinction between Christ and the Pseudo-Apostles. It might pave the way for human leaders to be perceived as infallible or possessing divine authority. Such an interpretation could foster an exclusivity that asserts the group is the sole possessor of truth, leading to manipulation and reinforcing an unhealthy power dynamic. Members may come to believe that leaders speak for God, discouraging dissent or questioning. This lack of critical thinking and accountability could result in spiritual abuse within the community, fostering dependency and unquestioning loyalty among members. Unfortunately, some of these consequences are already evident among the followers today.
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