Is it One—or More? A Deep Look into the Throne Room
When we read Revelation 4:2, we are drawn into a breathtaking scene:
“And, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.”
This verse is foundational. It doesn’t describe three thrones. Not even two.
Just one throne—and One seated on it.
But for many, this raises questions:
What about Jesus, the Lamb of God?
What about the “Father” and the “Spirit”?
Is there a divine council of three ruling from heaven?
Let’s examine this from different angles:
🔍 1. The Language of the Throne – One, Not Plural
Revelation uses clear singular terms:
“One sat on the throne.”
Not “three persons sat on three thrones.”
There is never a scene in Scripture showing three divine beings seated together.
Compare Daniel 7:9:
“I watched till thrones were put in place, and the Ancient of Days was seated…”
This seems to allow more than one throne. But who fills them?
Let’s look deeper.
🕊️ 2. Jesus and the Throne—Co-Ruler or the Same?
Revelation 3:21:
“To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne.”
Notice: it doesn’t say “My throne and My Father’s throne.”
It says His throne—singular.
Jesus is not sitting next to the Father.
He is seated in the Father’s throne.
Why?
Because Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15).
🔁 3. God’s Progressive Revelation
In the Old Testament, God is invisible Spirit.
In the Gospels, He reveals Himself in the flesh (Jesus).
In Acts and beyond, He indwells believers through the Holy Spirit.
These are not three gods or separate beings.
They are different manifestations of the same God working in time.
Like water—ice, liquid, vapor—three modes, one essence.
Or like sunlight:
The sun is the source (Father)
The light is the expression (Son)
The heat is the power within us (Spirit)
You cannot separate the sun from its light or heat—it’s one in essence, just experienced differently.
📖 4. Jesus Said, “I and the Father are One” (John 10:30)
Not “we are united,” but “we are one.”
Jesus is not a second divine being sitting next to the Father.
He is the embodiment of the Father.
John 14:9:
“He who has seen Me has seen the Father.”
✝️ 5. Revelation – The Lamb is Worshipped
You might say, But the Lamb is separate in Revelation 5.
Let’s examine that:
The Lamb is introduced in symbolic vision to show the redemptive work of Christ.
It doesn’t mean there’s a second eternal being in heaven.
By Revelation 22:3-4, we see this:
“…the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and His servants shall serve Him: and they shall see His face…”
Though two titles are mentioned (God and the Lamb), the pronouns return to singular:
“His servants… serve Him… His face.”
Why? Because the Lamb is the visible expression of God Himself.
👑 So, Who Sits on the Throne?
The One Eternal God, now revealed through Jesus Christ.
Not three divine beings, not a divine council.
Only One.
Just like Isaiah 6 saw:
“I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up…”
Just like Stephen saw when being stoned:
“…saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God.”
This vision showed the authority of Jesus—not a second deity next to the Father.
Right hand = Power and authority, not physical distance.
🔥 Final Truth:
There is One throne in heaven, and the One sitting on it is Jesus Christ, the visible image of the invisible God—King of kings and Lord of lords.
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is One Lord.” – Deuteronomy 6:4
“To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty…” – Jude 1:25