Christ is worthy to open the book because He is the Lamb who was slain, and He perfectly fulfilled God's redemptive purpose.
Christ's worthiness to open the book in Revelation 5 stems from His unique dual nature as both God and man. The passage emphasizes that He is the Lamb that was slain, signifying His sacrificial death as a fulfillment of God’s purpose to redeem His people from sin. His worthiness is affirmed not just by His divine nature but also by His perfect obedience to God's law as a human. Additionally, His resurrection from the dead validates His sacrifice, demonstrating that He has conquered sin and death, granting Him the authority to reveal and execute God's eternal plan of redemption. Thus, His worthiness is a profound truth central to Christian faith.
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