Revelation 6:12–17 portrays a scene of cosmic upheaval and human fear as God’s final judgment begins, echoing earlier prophetic warnings and pointing to an ultimate, end-time fulfillment. It highlights the root sin of idolatry — trusting in anything other than God — as the reason for divine wrath, exposing humanity’s false sense of security. The piercing question, “Who is able to stand?” calls each person to examine their heart for any "sneaky-idolatry" and turn fully to God, aligning with the purifying purpose of judgment seen throughout Scripture.