1st: this section depicts the forces of evil as it is engaged in battle with righteousness. The dragon (devil) is a shrewd and powerful and evil being come onto the scene. We see the political power of the Roman emperor Domitian in cahoots with the devil and receiving his power from that crafty devil. There are pagan priesthoods punishing all of the people who refuse to participate in state ceremonies of paying homage and bowing and worshipping Domitian. While it appears to be overbearing and burdensome to both the reader and participate ion that frame, encouragement and motivation are the forces which keep us going. This kindness emanates from the Lamb.
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If you are shiny now, you will radiate with encouragement. If you are low, you are elevated to immeasurable heights’. The Lord is victorious we can join in his victory because we are there for Him and He for us!
H. The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath are Poured Out (15:1-16:21)
1st: seven angels in heaven contain seven plagues which complete the wrath of God. A victorious host of people are seen standing on glass. These seven angles are commissioned to their delegated tasks from the temple. It is filled with God’s power and glory. Next each bowl is poured into their destined location each representing the wrath of God. Those with the mark of the beast receive their just dues. Those who spilled blood of saints and prophets receive their rewards. In the final analysis, all men will submit to the justice of God. Some will praise while the remainder blaspheme the Lord.
Today: God is patience is finite and His grace enduring. It has a limit however. When it is time to warn, there is warning, when that time arrives, heed His warnings!!!
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The Final Abode of Man (21:1-22:5)
1st: heaven is prepared for the Lord for men. We receive this blessing if and only if we are properly prepared. Those that are faithful and true from the alpha and omega, the beginning and end. The Lord opens up his fountain for the thirsty and the ones that overcome evil. This is the most perfect place that God has crafted for His best creation ever.
Today: judgment and punishment is what God shall execute against His enemies. While this was initially invented for Angles turned Demons and Devils; God shall never tolerate evil in His presence and dispose of it in this medium. So yes, His best creation, man is subject to be in a place not originally designed for them. Why chance it? Live to God’s standards and you shall live with Him forever.
L. The Conclusion of the book and of the Bible (22:6-21)
1st: the prophecy of the revelation is a trustworthy source because it is of God. It predicts that the church shall prevail by standing fast against the enemies of God. The Lord comes quickly. He shall reward his diligent adherents who has stayed true to Him throughout all the ages. He clearly states those who will be accepted and those that will not. he extends his final invitation to those that hear, come! Do not tamper with God’s word