Angels Among us

Read Revelation 14:6-20 Angels Among us! Let’s Pray!

V. 6-12 Three Missionary Angels announce imminent judgment

First, the “Good News” Angel speaks hope to the world! V. 6-7

Second, the “Bad News” Angel speaks reality to the world! V. 8

Third, the “Decision Time” Angel calls for a final answer! V. 9-12

Once again in verse 12 we see the choice those who want to go to Heaven must make: faith in Jesus, obedience to His commands, and endurance for Him!

Heaven Celebrates the death of God’s people V. 13

V. 14-20 Three More Angels who will Implement Judgment

First, a “Guardian” Angel Appeals (from the Earth’s Temple?)  V. 14-16

That He has a sickle in His hand signifies that the consummation of the age rests in His power. -Oecumenius (6thcentury), Ancient Christian Commentary, p 232

Second, a “Judgment” Angel Appears from the Heavenly Temple  V. 17-20

Third, a “Fire” Angel Appeals (from Earth’s Temple?)  V. 18-20

The Mid-Trib. and Pre-Wrath Rapture view say that up until now in Revelation it’s been a time of tribulation passively allowed by God, but with the bowls it will be a time of God’s wrath being actively poured out.

Now, on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being firm doctrinal conviction, I am a 10 in being Pre-Millennial, that there will be a literal 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth we call the Millennium.

On a scale of 1 to 10 I am a 6 or 7 that the rapture will be before the Tribulation. It is an issue we need to be humble about. If we do wind up going through part or all of the tribulation, our focus just needs to be on what it’s supposed to be on anyway – being a faithful and fruitful follower of Jesus Christ!

One day the blood of those who would do Israel harm will flow in the Promised Land.

That’s who I was, but it’s not who I am! Join with me in following Christ and fleeing the wrath to come! There’s a Heaven to gain and a Hell to shun!