Revelation 9 continues the narrative given to John on the end of the world. This difficult section of Revelation has been interpreted in many ways over the years. Today, we discuss some of those theories, but we focus on the powerful truths of God’s character and plan as revealed in Scripture.

Clearly, some of the activity referenced in chapter 9 or Revelation is demonic. And it appears that John is trying to describe the scene that is revealed to him in terms he can process. Many commentators believe he might be seeing military equipment and technology, and he uses metaphorical language informed by his environment. I can’t imagine seeing modern tools of warfare in the first century.

Nonetheless, we see a clear picture of God’s Justice and Wrath in this section. God will judge the world, and this prophecy is a warning to mankind. It reminds me of the warning to those who lived on the earth prior to the Noahic flood. I have to wonder if our culture is any less corrupted by sin.

For those who are frustrated that God doesn’t judge sin sufficiently, this chapter is encouraging. God is not bound by time, and He has a plan that includes the judgment of the sins of the unrepentant. We can rest in our salvation and even find comfort in the fact that God is both just and wrathful. His justice demands His wrath. Praise God for his matchless character and His plans that will not be thwarted by evil!

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