When the King Fulfills His Promise
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Revelation 19
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The Fall of Babylon
The rebellious, human-centered attitudes evident so long ago in Babylon continue to bear bitter fruit in the lives of people today. They will become even more prominent in a future Babylon. But as that city demonstrates, all opposition to God will eventually be subdued.
The Rumbling of Armageddon
God's end-time judgments continue in Revelation 16. Here we not only see God's infinite power at work but are also reminded of His perfect justice and the depravity and hardness of those who reject Christ.
The Darkest Hour Before Dawn
The coming tribulation will be a dark and terrifying time on earth. But as Revelation 14--15 reminds us, God is in control of it all. It is part of the plan He is working out to bring about Christ's ultimate triumph and glory.
The Reign of Terror
Satan is the great deceiver, and his deception will bring into existence a political leader, a religious system, and an economy around which the world will unite. Unity grounded in that which rejects Jesus Christ, however, is destined to produce horrifying results.
The Origin of Anti-Semitism
The hatred and persecution of the Jewish people throughout history is testimony to their unique place in God's eternal plan. Satan tries to destroy them in order to destroy God's plan and promises. Revelation 12 reveals Satan's long war against Israel.
Peril on Earth, Praise in Heaven
As the description of the tribulation period continues in Revelation 10--11, through the apostle John, we are given a view of events both in heaven and on earth. It reminds us that what happens on earth is by God's design, under His control, and ultimately for His glory.
When Nature Turns on Mankind
The tribulation judgments in Revelation 8--9 reveal not only God's righteousness, but also the depths of human depravity. They remind us that while God chooses to use us to spread the gospel of Christ, we can never break through the hardened hearts of sinners--only God can.
The Four Horsemen
We Christians have been delivered from God's wrath in the coming tribulation period. Yet beginning with Revelation 6, the Bible gives us details of that period that we might learn more of God's justice and grace and become more zealous in proclaiming the gospel.
Describing the "Real" Heaven
Heaven is not only the dwelling place of God. As the apostle John's vision in Revelation 4 and 5 reveals, it is a place of continual worship of God. The scene in these chapters challenges us to make worship a priority in our daily lives here on earth.
Drifting Away from the Truth
It is significant that the Lord has words of commendation for only one of the three churches addressed in Revelation 3. All had started well; only one had continued in uncompromising, faithful service. This chapter provides important warnings and guidance for all of us.