Though the world's rulers unite against Christ, the Lamb will conquer them and His called, chosen, and faithful people will share in His victory. I. The Intimidating Rise of Beastly Power – 17:7-13. II. The Eventual Fall of Beastly Power – 17:15-18. See also Proverbs...
Revelation: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
The Dangerous Allure of Babylon the Great (Rev. 17:1-6)
We must recognize and resist the seductive power of Babylon the Great, the world system that opposes Christ. I. The Development of Babylon the Great. See also Gen. 9:1; Gen 11:4 II. The Description of Babylon the Great. III. The Danger of Babylon the Great. See also 1...
It is Done! (Rev. 16:17-21)
Look forward and prepare for the final Day when God destroys all wickedness, vindicates all justice, and makes the great declaration, "It is done!" I. The Declaration of the Judgment Complete – 16:17b. See also Isaiah 45:23 II. The Destruction of Judgment Applied –...
Armageddon, The Nations Rage (Rev. 16:12-16)
Armageddon is not the triumph of evil, but the final, futile rage of the nations gathered against the Lordship of Christ. I. The Darkness of the Nations' Rage – 16:12-14. See also 2 Thess 2:9-12 II. The Answer to the Nations' Rage – 16:15. See also Titus 2:11-14 III....
Judgment & Repentance (Rev. 16:8-11)
The unconverted human heart curses God and clings to sin even under the fiercest judgment. I. The Wicked's Response to Judgment #1 = Blasphemy. See also Exodus 20:7; Romans 8:7 II. The Wicked's Response to Judgment #2 = Lack of Repentance. See also Ezekiel 36:26-27;...
Two Cups (Ex. 7:14-21; Rev. 16:1-7)
See God's judgment from heaven's perspective. God's holiness demands that evil be righteously punished by pouring out His cup of wrath. I. Final Judgment Poured Out – 16:1-4. II. Final Judgment Explained and Affirmed – 16:5-7. Application Are you ready for judgment by...
The Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10-13; Rev. 16)
Avoid error by interpreting unclear or symbolic passages in light of the clear teaching passages in Scripture. I. The Day of the Lord. See also 1 Thess. 4:16; John 5:28-29; 2 Peter 3:10, 13 II. Revelation 16. Application "Since all these things are thus to be...
From the Holy of Holies (Rev. 15:5-8)
Take God's holiness seriously by repenting of your sin and trusting in Jesus Christ alone for your salvation! I. The Sanctuary Opened – 15:5-7. See also Exodus 38:21, 31:18 II. The Priests Come Forth – 15:6-7. III. The Sanctuary Closed – 15:8. Application Take God's...
The Song of Moses and the Lamb (Rev. 15:1-4)
Embrace your victory in the righteous judgment of your God. I. The Glorious Scene in Heaven – 15:1-2. See also Psalm 33:1-3 II. The Glorious Song of Heaven – 15:3-4. See also Exodus 15:11; Jeremiah 10:7; Psalm 86:9, 145:17-20 Application One vital thing the book of...
The Final Harvest (Rev. 14:14-20)
At the appointed time, Christ, the Son of Man, will harvest the earth—gathering His people into safety and casting the wicked into the winepress of God's wrath. I. The Wheat Harvest – 14:14-16. See also Matt. 24:30; Mark 4:29; Matt. 24:31 II. The Grape Harvest –...
Divided Loyalty & Eternity (Rev. 14:9-13)
The world is divided by loyalty — those who are loyal to the world face eternal judgment, and those loyal to Christ receive eternal life. I. The Danger of Loyalty to the Beast – 14:9-11. See also Matt. 6:24, 25:46, 18:9 "Eternal punishment is as necessary as eternal...
Babylon the Great (Rev. 14:8)
Judgment is coming on Babylon, every worldly system that exalts itself against God, so flee to Zion, the city of God, and find hope for this life and the life to come. I. Babylon the Great. See also Gen. 11:1-9 II. Babylon the Fallen. See also Isaiah 21:9 III. Babylon...
