The plagues of the exodus recall the events as the most high revealed himself as the gd of israel. These seven bowls of gods wrath are poured out on the wicked and the followers of the antichrist after the sounding of the seven trumpets. Revelation speaks of seven last plagues that will come upon the earth at the end of. Those who do evil are thrown into the furnace of fire. The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation. In the book of revelation the return of christ at the end of the seven last plagues, as described in the book of revelation. One of these keys is in the first chapter of revelation. The plagues are also referred to as the plagues of the bible or the ten plagues. The end of the age his people who sleep in the dust will awake to everlasting life. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 309,167 views. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. Did god send the coronavirus as a biblical plague from revelation.
Once these plagues start falling, there will be those who will attempt to explain away each of these plagues as a coincidence or as a natural occurrence. Revelation chapters 15 and 16 tell of the seven horrific plagues that will fall on the earth after the close of probation and just before jesus second coming. The plagues of egypt and the tribulation commentary a. The plagues are going to fall on this wicked world just before spiritual israel, gods people, are liberated from the world that is in bondage to sin. And it would seem to be rather appropriate that the first plague of the seven last plagues falls on those in modern harlot babylon who are guilty of spiritual fornication. The appearance of pandemic diseases may or may not be tied to gods specific judgment of sin. This correspondence is intentional and is an indication of the correspondence between the recorded facts of past history and the. They are recorded as apocalyptic events that were seen in the vision of the revelation of jesus christ, by john of patmos. In the book of revelation, the plagues are judgments poured out upon the earth and people because of their sin. For i testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book. Revelation chapter 15 kjv king james version the 144k are the ones that get victory over the beast papacy and the second beast of revelation. These seven plagues will chronologically bring to an end the ordered events of the tribulation judgments in a dramatic crescendo. These 7 bowlsvials plagues occur over a period of 4045 days.
I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. A good description of the plagues of egypt can also be found in psalm 105. People experience many negative things, including death. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. Seven angels are given seven bowls of gods wrath, each consisting of judgements full of the wrath of god. The book of revelation describes three series of judgments. Here is the solemn appendix or seal of the veracity of the book, somewhat similar to the prefatory words in revelation 1. Daniel revelation bible studies the last seven plagues. The following theologians george eldon ladd and ranko stefanovic who have written commentaries on the chapters of the seven seals in the book of revelation, have done so with speculation and not a correct exegesis with the whole of the bible. The rise and fall of the antichrist chapter ten the plagues of the wrath of god. They are first described as the seven last plagues and then as seven bowls full of the wrath of god vs. The four horsemen of the apocalypse war, strife, famine and death ride over the earth, leaving destruction in their wake. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos.
Revelation 7 kjv and after these things i saw four bible. During a recent study through the book of revelation, we noticed an interesting repetition of the same types of plagues mentioned there as well. But, as we read in our parashah, the purpose of these plagues are the same. What are the seven last plagues and when will they happen. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. Order of revelations 21 plagues, and the 7th trumpet. It is with this background that we enter into this bible lesson. The endtime prophetic events recorded in the book of revelation that will. Sep 22, 2012 one has to understand that the reason many think these things to be future is because of the erroneous conclusion that revelation was written around 96a. Read is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Watch out for the plagues in the book of revelation. There are several keys that will help us understand the prophetic seals and plagues of the book of revelation.
But the wise will understand where the plagues are coming from. The seven last plagues fall upon all who receive the mark of the beast. In the book of exodus we learn about ten plagues or judgments that fell upon the land of egypt. John writes of seven angels with seven plagues, the last plagues ever to occur. The 7 plagues of revelation the berean christian bible study. The significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Revelation 16 the plagues are poured out you may wish to read chapter 15 to understand the setting of the final plagues. Jun 02, 2018 revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues duration.
In the book of revelation john describes seven plagues to come at the end of timeseven plagues typified by the plagues of egypt in moses time. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made. The revelation of jesus christ, which god the father gave him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The seven bowls are a set of plagues mentioned in revelation 16. Many attempting to explain the book of revelation incorrectly take a purely sequential approach, ie. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. Exodus plagues mirrored in revelation topical commentary. The seven last plagues sermon by martin holland, revelation. Those who are familiar with the book of revelation know that the number seven appears regularly in this book. Sep 25, 2011 this table lists the ten plagues of egypt in the book of exodus with scripture references and how these plagues are echoed in the book of revelation with sc slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. I would encourage you to read this free book before jerusalem fell. Seven angels will wield seven plagues in a series of final, severe judgments described in revelation 16.
Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. This is the pastor bringing the early morning message which is an exposition of chapters 15 and 16 in the book of the revelation. From loathsome sores to the earth utterly shaken, what is the meaning of the seven last plagues, and how can you avoid receiving them. Jesus said, whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. This age of ours is an age of creature worship, and the 7 last plagues demonstrates that the things that men worship are false gods. The seven last plagues and the battle of armageddon focus on the end of human history and the coming of christ. What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation. The four riders were first envisaged in the bibles book of revelation. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. John is saying that anybody who adds to the words of god in the book are in danger of experiencing gods judgment in their life. The plagues of egypt and the plagues of the tribulation years. As the tribulation comes to a close john visualizes the kingdom of god to come in all of his glory.
Satan is then thrown into the lake of fire forever revelation 20. Prophecy of seven plagues to come the book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia. In the last several chapters we have studied the workings of the satanic trinity and its influence on the world that will eventually lead to the final conflict called armageddon and here john reflects on the final plagues of god and the scene in heaven.
The book of revelation, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 plagues and the years. The international standard bible encyclopedia pages 1121 and 1887 describes conditions of filth and disease and plagues as related to flies and lice. There are numerous similarities between the plagues with which god afflicted egypt resulting in the exodus of israel and the plagues of the tribulation. Jun 30, 2009 lets have a look at the symbolism found in the seven plagues of revelation 16.
The 10 plagues of egypt, mentioned in the book of exodus in the old testament bible as prediction of what would happen if the pharaoh did not release the isrealites into freedom. The ten plagues spoken of in the book of shmot exodus are greatly magnified when we compare them to the plagues found in the book of revelation. Aug 01, 2016 come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues revelation 18. The seven last plagues are a revelation of an important aspect of gods changeless character. The first plague the first plague of revelation 16 falls on those who have the mark of beast. These plagues today include biological and chemical warfare and nuclear warfare.
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