Hear the angel's command to fear, glorify, and worship the Creator before His coming judgment. I. The Target of the Angelic Gospel – 14:6. II. The Command of the Angelic Gospel – 14:7. See also Eccl. 12:13 Application Are you someone who is yet to trust Christ? Are...
Revelation: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
The Church Triumphant (Rev. 14:1-5)
Be refreshed by this vision of the Lamb standing in victory on Mount Zion, surrounded by the thunderous worship of His redeemed! I. Standing in Victory – 14:1. See also Heb. 12:22-24 II. Surrounded by Thunderous Worship – 14:2-3. See also Rev. 19:6, 5:9; Zeph. 3:17...
The Antichrist (Rev. 13:16-18)
I. The Antichrist of Revelation. See also Rev. 14:1; Deut. 6:8; Rev. 19:20; Rev. 20:10 II. The Antichrist outside Revelation. See also 1 John 2:18; 2 Thess 2:1-12 “This man is not merely a pre-eminently godless individual, but … in him the humanity hostile to God...
Beastly Religious Power (Rev. 13:11-15)
Live every day looking to Christ through the Word and you will not fall for the deceit of beastly religion. I. Beastly religion is an arm of the state – vv. 11-12. See also 2 Cor. 11:13-15; Matt. 7:15 II. Beastly religion includes signs and wonders – vv. 13-15. See...
Beastly Political Power (Rev. 13:1-10)
Endure in faith even though the dragon wages war against the church by raising up beastly political powers. I. The Beast from the Sea – 13:1-2. See also Rev. 17:15; Daniel 7:1-8; Rev. 12:3 II. Characteristics of the Beast – 13:3-8. See also Dan. 7:21-22 III. Victory...
Rejoicing and Woe (Rev. 12:7-17)
We can both enter into heaven's rejoicing and patiently endure this world's opposition because Christ is risen and reigning over this world for His church! I. Heaven Rejoices because of the Accuser's Eviction – 12:7-12a. See also John 12:31 II. Earth Suffers because...
Conquering the Evil One (Rev. 12:11)
We conquer the evil one by entering into Christ's victory, by speaking of Christ's victory, and by prioritizing Christ's victory. I. Conquer the Evil One by Entering Christ's Victory. See also Col. 2:13-15; Rom 8:1 II. Conquer the Evil One by Speaking Christ's...
The Birth of the New Creation (Rev. 12:1-6)
The birth of God's kingdom takes place in the midst of great danger, but it is safe in the male child who rules the nations! I. The Greatest Labor – vv. 1-2. See also Gen. 37:9-10, 3:15; Micah 4:10 II. The Greatest Danger – vv. 3-4. III. The Greatest Birth – vv. 5-6....
The Kingdom Come (Revelation 11:15-19)
The seventh trumpet points us to the time when God’s kingdom comes in full and is celebrated by singing His praise in His glorious presence. I. The Kingdom in the Lord’s Timing - v. 15. See also Rev. 10:7; 1 Cor. 15:51-52; Isaiah 9:6-7 II. The Kingdom in the Lord’s...
Faithful Witness in a Hostile World (Revelation 11:3-14)
As Christ’s church, we are fully equipped to walk through gospel opposition through the knowledge of our eternal reward. I. God’s Witnesses are Fully Equipped - vv. 3-6. See also Jeremiah 5:14, 23:29 II. God’s Witnesses will Face Opposition - vv. 7-10. III. God’s...
Measuring the Temple (Revelation 11:1-2)
Main Point: Church, you are known and kept secure by God, but you should expect rejection, hostility, and suffering from this world. I. Security in a Measured Temple - 11:1. See also 1 Cor. 3:16; 2 Cor. 6:16; Rev. 3:12 II. Vulnerability in a Trampled Court - 11:2. See...
The Messenger and His Scroll (Revelation 10)
In a world rushing toward judgment, God calls His church to boldly proclaim His gospel message that is both sweet with hope and bitter with judgment. I. The Messenger’s Glory - 10:1-4. II. The Messenger’s Oath - 10:5-7. III. The Messenger’s Scroll - 10:8-11. “When you...
