The
Bible explains itself. It is the oldest and the best-selling book of all time
in different languages in different nation worldwide. Even though it receives
much criticism, but still it remain constant and linked to each other. It was
written by different people in different place and time sequence, but what is
amazing is that its prophecy doesn’t contradict each other instead they are
closely connected. It’s not just a book full of prophecy but a powerful book
that explains what the science cannot. It is also a collection of historical
events that history has proven. And lastly it is a collection of words and
prophecy about what is going to happen, the things that are happening and the
things that had happened
Among the
books and the chapters in the Bible, the book of Revelation is the hardest one
to explain and predict. Terms such as signs, seals, symbol, vials, visions,
trumpets, horse, thrones, plagues, angels, beasts, heads, horns, witnesses,
woes, wars, numbers, multitudes, messages and a lot more mysteries you can only
encounter in the book of revelation. This is the main reason why it is called a
mystery book without meaning; it is sealed and closed from understanding. But
when God go back to heaven in his first coming, mankind were so blessed that he
has not left us without a source of answers that reveals in detail what lies
ahead. That is why the word used is revelation derived from the Greek word
apocalypse which means to reveal not to hide nor conceal. He wants us to be
aware of the sign on when will be his second coming, he make sure that we are
not going to be confused, ignorant and fearful in the future. The Book of
Revelation written by John is not actually his words; it is the word of God
given to his son to be disseminated to his servants. John serves as Christ’s
secretary who wrote what is being dictated on him. So he merely wrote three
things; the word of God, the direct testimony of Christ and what he saw in his
vision.
Although it is essential to study the whole chapter of
the book it is better to look for various signs and events that would shape and
change the last part of our civilization. The chapter fifteen of the book of
revelation marks a lot why? It is the ultimate and the collection of God’s
wrath to humans; it is the preparation for the last seven vials or plagues, or
the last part of the seven seal which is the trumpet, the third woe, or even
the last plagues which the first part happened in chapter six. The word seven
means this is the end, it is also the same word used on Genesis where he rested
on the seventh day. In this chapter the wrath is ready to be poured on Earth.
Seven golden vials full of God’s wrath, the plagues that will strike the Earth
in the last three and a half years to punish those who have chosen to serve the
Anti-Christ, doing his bidding to persecute the saint for their faith in Christ
and the sinful mankind for rejecting his Son. God has the power to put an end
to sin so that it can never exist again in his holy presence. During this time
no human being will have access to the presence of God on his throne until the
end of the tribulation, for he will not be dealing with people with mercy, as
his usual custom. During the latter three and a half years of the great
tribulation he will deal with human being in judgment. The only good thing
about the plague is that the Christians are in heaven when it occurs, they are
rejoicing in heaven over the victory they have won while the unbelievers on
Earth suffer their consequences. This glory cloud will remain in the heavenly temple
until the earth is completely purged, cleansed and prepared for the King and
His kingdom that is coming. This "smoke" is
from the Majesty of God. The children of Israel were led by God Himself. No
mere man can enter this holy place. Jesus enters here for us and takes us with
Him after we are covered by His (Jesus) blood. God sees Jesus' shed blood,
instead of us, when we enter (after we are a believer); and that shed blood is
what keeps us from being burned up in God the Father's presence. God's anger is
kindled at those on the earth who have caused such sorrow to the church and the
true believers, and His fury has come in His face. These plagues, as we said
before, are from God. What a terrible thing it is to fall into the hands of the
Living God and be judged by Him guilty and deserving of His wrath.
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