Worship is central because it expresses the believer's recognition of God's holiness and the worthiness of Christ.
Worship is at the heart of the believer's existence as it flows from a heart transformed by the grace of God. The sermon points out that those who are redeemed—symbolized by the 144,000—are engaged in worshiping the Lamb, acknowledging His worthiness and the great work of redemption He has accomplished. This worship is not merely ritualistic but an act of reverent gratitude and awe towards God, who has revealed Himself to His people. True worship emerges from an intimate knowledge of God, which is imparted through the revelation of Christ. Therefore, worship becomes a reflection of the believer's relationship with God, expressing both their gratitude for salvation and their submission to His sovereign reign.
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