With the Antichrists Kingdom flourishing on earth and the great tribulation underway, John now sees seven angels with the final seven plagues of the wrath of God. These vial judgments are the worst judgments yet and will complete the wrath of God, bringing the great tribulation to a close at the return of Christ to the earth(Revelation 19:11). The vial judgments are an opportunity for the people on earth to acknowledge God's justice and judgment, as well as His mercy; however, instead, men"s hearts grow harder toward God and they curse and blaspheme Him.