While those who had profitted because of Babylon's extravagant wickedness mourned their loss, God's servants rejoiced in the Lord's conquest. (Compare 18:20) The word translated "Alleluia" is found only in this chapter in the New Testament and means, "Praise the Lord." It is shouted by a great multi... [ Continue Reading ]
The four creatures around the throne and 24 elders join in the praises of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
The speaker is not identified, but his voice comes out of the throne and commands all God's servants, which would include righteous men and angels, to praise God. Coffman says the words "small and great" are used to clearly set forth that it is a command for all of God's servants.... [ Continue Reading ]
The servants speak and their voices are like the shout of a great crowd, water crashing over a fall onto the rocks below and great thunderings. They praise the Lord because he reigns as an all-powerful Lord. When Jesus pronounced a blessing upon those who would be persecuted for serving in his name,... [ Continue Reading ]
Those "called" would be those who accepted the call since the gospel is for all. (Romans 1:16; Matthew 11:28-30)... [ Continue Reading ]
Why did John fall down to worship this angel? Some have said he was momentarily confused and thought it was Christ. Others say he was so awed by the scenes of victory and praise that he fell down to worship without thinking. We do not know why John did it, but God uses it to show us angel worship is... [ Continue Reading ]
A white horse and rider were first introduced in Revelation 6:2. Now, heaven is opened wide to show that horse and rider leading an army against the forces of evil. The "Faithful and True" can be none other than Christ. (Revelation 3:14; Revelation 3:7) Such is confirmed by the fact that his eyes ar... [ Continue Reading ]
White garments are for those who overcome. (Revelation 3:5) The martyrs underneath the altar were given white robes (Revelation 6:9-11) and those standing before the throne who had come out of great tribulation were wearing them. (Revelation 7:9; Revelation 7:14) So, these armies could be composed o... [ Continue Reading ]
The sword coming out of Christ's mouth (Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:12; Revelation 2:16) must be the word of God (Hebrews 4:12-13; Ephesians 6:17), however, it will no longer be used to convert sinners but to judge the wicked. (John 12:48-50) Hinds says, "Ruling with a rod of iron means in strict... [ Continue Reading ]
An angel standing in the sun would be seen by all. Even before the battle is joined, he calls the flesh eating birds, such as vultures, to come to a great feast, which would seem to be in contrast to the wedding feast. (Revelation 19:9) The calling of such birds is reminiscent of Ezekiel's vision of... [ Continue Reading ]
Some go into great detail on the events of the battle of Armageddon, but it is over in two verses. The great worldly beast's forces line up to fight God's forces and they are taken. With him are the kings who had destroyed the harlot (Revelation 17:16-17) and the false prophet, which stands for fals... [ Continue Reading ]
All of their allied forces are slain.... [ Continue Reading ]