The scriptural significance of the book
Lines of inquiry: The metal tablets could change our understanding of the Bible
And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? (Revelation 5:1-2)
If you have been following the news recently then you might be aware of the account of the significant find in Jordan of the Christian tablets possibly predating even the writings of Paul.
One of 70 ring-bound books (codices) made of lead and copper
Adding to the intrigue, many of the books are sealed, prompting academics to speculate they are actually the lost collection of codices mentioned in the Bible’s Book of Revelation.
Indeed, The Revelation does speaks of the judgment not being set until the book has been unsealed (Revelation 5:4). Could it therefore be a sign to us from God that we have now entered into that period?
Furthermore, the books were apparently cast in lead, before being bound by lead rings. Why compose and seal a book in this manner – unless they might have intended for it to be found and "unsealed" by the generation to which these things applied? This certainly is a possibility.
Though I am not speculating this is the book – or it is even a literal book that will be unsealed for that matter – yet there is something about this particular discovery that causes my spirit to hope. For it might suggest our Lord’s coming is far closer than we first thought.
“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20)
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