In chapter 15 we reach the final section of revelation. Regardless of which theory concerning the date of the book of revelation, everyone agrees that this piece of literature was written in ancient time. Chapter 15 is the shortest chapter in the book of revelation. Critics of television have pointed out that too many hours spent in front of the tube are ruining the. As the rest of this chapter demonstrates, there is a process involved in how these seven angels will operate. Contained in this post is a consideration of the preterist viewpoint. Chapter 15 nd i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. We might say that revelation 16 is a great chapter. Here is a succession of terrible judgments of providence. This imagery is important because it allows the readers to see the world as the author might have.
The beast is the roman catholic church system revived and healed of its protestant churches in the united states who influenced the government. Then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath on the earth. On the sea of glass were standing those who had won the victory over the beast and its image and the number that signified its name. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1516 youtube. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. After john witnessed the temple filling with the shekinah glory of god, no one was permitted to enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven seven angels were completed. Revelation 15 was sung after deliverance from the 7th and last such empire. Revelation 15 i saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign. Jun 06, 2015 in chapter 15, we will see the contents of trumpet 7 being prepared to fall upon satans kingdoms.
The sea of glass verse 1 1 and i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of god is complete commentary. His wrath was spilled upon the people on earth for they had chosen to worship false prophets and the beast. The great earthquake recorded in this chapter will divide jerusalem into three parts, utterly dispose of all traces of babylon, topple every city on the globe, and remove islands and mountains. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. In chapter 16, we see the actual bowls described in detail as they are poured out i. Third angel, warning to the worshipers of the beast chapter outline top. Chapter 16 behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do i declare.
Chapter 15, the shortest in this book, serves as an introduction to chapter 16, where gods wrath is fulfilled. Revelation chapter 15 the angels with the last plagues 1 and i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 16. Revelation 16, king james version kjv the bible app. In chapter 15, we will see the contents of trumpet 7 being prepared to fall upon satans kingdoms. Revelation 16 in this chapter we have an account of the pouring forth of these vials that were filled with the wrath of god.
Revelation 15, new international version niv the bible app. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 16. A sight of those angels in heaven who were to have the execution of this great work, and with what acclamations of joy the heavenly hosts applauded the great design, revelation 15. The seven bowls which are introduced in chapter 15 and described in chapter 16 are the third in a set of three cycles of divine plagues sent for the purpose of redemption cf. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 15. The first vial is poured out on the earth, the second on the sea, the third on the rivers and fountains. Revelation 16 then i heard a loud voice from the temple. He observed the time of gods fury against those who chose not to believe.
God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. It is the preparation of the heavy judgment described in chapter 16. Before the success of this hellish negotiation, we have in this verse a warning word to watch and keep our garments. Then i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous. It began with a series of judgments called the seven seals. Commentaries for revelation chapter 15 the seven last plagues. They were poured out upon the whole antichristian empire, and on every thing appertaining to it. Previous revelation study list next yahweh speaking to the prophet ezekiel son of man, take a sharp sword, use it like a barbers razor and run it over you head and beard. The first six bowl judgments verse 1 1 and i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways and pour out the bowls of the wrath of god upon the earth. Again, the series is introduced by a heavenly prelude, in which the victors over the beast sing the canticle of moses rev 15. There may be a time interval of months between the 6th and 7th bowl judgments in order for all of the other world leaders to move their men and equipment into position under the antichrists authority, as experienced in the recent wars. This chapter contains an awful introduction or preparation for the pouring out of the vials, in which we have, 1. Revelation 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This section will introduce the 7 plagues poured out in 7 chalices by 7 angels.
Revelation 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. And i saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name. The portent in this verse shows us that john is looking into the future. Four views a parallel commentary, edited by steve gregg 1997.
He holds the vials of wrath and gives them to his messengers for them to carry out his wrath. The voice i heard was like the sound of c harpists playing on their harps, 3 and they were singing d a new. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. It is the preface to the final series of judgments that come on the earth during the great tribulation a designation for the last three and a half years of the tribulation period. Media in category book of revelation chapter 15 the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Hence his servants again and again dwell upon this in their praises revelation 16. Revelation 1516 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Revelation 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation, chapter 16 king james version christian. Revelation 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had t. And the seventh on the air, when shall follow the destruction of all antichristian enemies. In revelation chapter 16, john continues to observe the events on earth from many different angles in heaven. The cherubim with the face of a man will rule this section.
Before the success of this hellish negotiation, we have in. The complete fall of babylon is also seen in isaiah 21. They are first described as the seven last plagues and then as seven bowls full of the wrath of god vs. The dragon is satan in the guise of modern spiritualism, pagan religions, and occult and the new age movement. Revelation chapter 15 explained discover revelation. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. Festering and ugly sores broke out on those who had the mark of the beast or worshiped its image. Revelation chapter 16 matthew henry complete commentary. Revelation 1516 kjv and i saw another sign in heaven, great.
Now the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea, and it turns into blood like that. After this brief interlude, revelation will resume explaining the endtimes judgments in chapter 16. The vindication of the justice of god that so he may be glorified is the grand end of gods dealings. The chronology of the book of revelation was interrupted beginning with chapter 10. However, there is a brief, fiveverse introduction to these events in revelation 11. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn recommended for you 58. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests.
Revelation 16 niv bible then i heard a loud voice from. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. Since chapter 4 we have seen four divisions of revelation ruled by one of each of the 4 living creaturecherubim who are before the throne of god. Critics of television have pointed out that too many hours spent in front of the tube are ruining the attention span of us all, young and old alike. The fourth on the sun, the fifth on the seat of the beast. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last plagues see notes on 11. Chapters 1014 cover personalities and events that fit into various places in this sevenyear tribulation period. Revelation 1516 seven plagues and bowls of wrath youtube.