The Title Deed to the Earth

The Book of Revelation: The Title Deed to the Earth — Rev. Dr. Jim Master

In this message, Rev. Dr. Jim Master explores the powerful imagery of the Book of Revelation, focusing particularly on Revelation 5 and the scroll sealed with seven seals, which he presents as the title deed to the earth.

The message begins by examining the authority God originally gave to Adam and his descendants to exercise dominion over the earth. Through the fall of humanity, creation was subjected to futility and no longer operated according to God's original design. This raises an important question: Who has the legal right and authority to redeem and restore what was lost?

Rev. Dr. Jim Master explains the biblical concept of the kinsman redeemer, drawing from Leviticus 25, where a close relative could redeem a person from bondage or reclaim property that had been lost. This principle provides an important picture of Jesus Christ, who became our Kinsman Redeemer. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus paid the price for sin and secured the right to redeem what was lost.

The teaching then takes us to Revelation 5, where John sees a scroll in the right hand of the One seated on the throne. The scroll is written on both sides and sealed with seven seals. Rev. Dr. Jim Master explains the significance of this scroll as the title deed to the earth—representing the legal right to take possession of and restore the earth according to God's purposes.

A strong angel then declares, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” Yet no one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth is found worthy. John begins to weep because, without someone qualified to open the scroll, there appears to be no one who can bring about the redemption and restoration of the earth.

The message then reveals the answer: Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Root of David, has prevailed. Rev. Dr. Jim Master explores these titles and their Old Testament foundations, showing how they point to Christ's authority, lineage, victory, and rightful place in God's redemptive plan.

The sermon also examines the meaning of “worthy” and the idea of legal qualification. Jesus is uniquely qualified as the Kinsman Redeemer because He became fully human, lived without sin, fulfilled the law, died to pay the price for sin, and rose again.

The message emphasizes an important distinction: the price of redemption has been paid, but the full redemption of the purchased possession has not yet been completed. The earth remains under the effects of the Fall, but Revelation points toward the day when Christ will exercise His rightful authority and the purposes of God will be fully accomplished.

This teaching offers a deeper look at the Book of Revelation, the seven-sealed scroll, the title deed to the earth, and Jesus Christ as the Kinsman Redeemer. It connects the story of creation, the Fall, redemption, and future restoration, pointing to Christ as the One who alone is worthy to open the scroll and bring God's redemptive plan to completion.