1. Jesus Reveals His Special Message to Prepare His People for Earth's Last Hour. The Gospel Goes to All the World.
Revelation 14:6-12 And I saw another angel flying in _midheaven_, having an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people; [7] and he said with a loud voice, "Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His _judgment_ has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and springs of waters." [8] And another angel, a second one, followed, saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, she who has made all the _nations_ drink of the wine of the _passion_ of her _immorality_." [9] Then another angel, a third one, followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone _worships_ the beast and his image, and receives a mark on his _forehead_ or on his hand, [10] he also will drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is mixed in full _strength_ in the cup of His anger; and he will be tormented with fire and _brimstone_ in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. [11] "And the smoke of their torment goes up _forever_ and ever; they have no rest day and night, those who worship the beast and his image, and _whoever_ receives the mark of his name." [12] Here is the _perseverance_ of the saints who keep the _commandments_ of God and their faith in Jesus.
2. The Gospel Is the Good News of Christ's Saving Grace.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only _begotten_ Son, that whoever _believes_ in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
3. The Gospel Reveals That Salvation Comes Only Through Our Loving Lord.
Acts 4:12 "And there is _salvation_ in no one else; for there is no other name under _heaven_ that has been given among men by which we must be saved."
4. God's Theme for Mankind Is That His Judgment Has Come.
Revelation 14:7 And he said with a loud voice, "Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His _judgment_ has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and _springs_ of waters."
5. God's Special Message Is for Planet Earth.
Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel flying in _midheaven_, having an _eternal_ gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people;
6. To What Particular Time Period Does This Message Draw Our Attention?
Revelation 14:7 And he said with a loud voice, "Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His _judgment_ has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and _springs_ of waters."
7. What Did Jesus Declare Regarding the Time of Judgment?
Matthew 12:36 "But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an _accounting_ for it in the day of _judgment_.
8. Paul Declared That the Judgment Was Yet in the Future in His Day.
Acts 24:25 But as he was discussing _righteousness_, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became _frightened_ and said, "Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you."
9. There Will Only Be Two Classes of People When Jesus Comes the Second Time.
Revelation 22:11 "Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy, still be filthy; and let the one who is _righteous_, still practice _righteous_ness; and the one who is holy, still keep himself holy."
10. We Are Called to Worship Our Creator.
Revelation 14:7 And he said with a loud voice, "Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His _judgment_ has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and _springs_ of waters."
11. The Second Angel Delivers a Solemn Announcement.
Revelation 14:8 And another angel, a second one, _followed_, saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, she who has made all the nations drink of the wine of the passion of her _immorality_."
12. God Calls His People Out of Babylon.
Revelation 18:4 I heard another voice from heaven, saying, "Come out of her, my people, so that you will not _participate_ in her sins and receive of her _plagues_;
13. What Warning Does the Third Angel Give?
Revelation 14:9-11 Then _another_ angel, a third one, _followed_ them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives a mark on his _forehead_ or on his hand, [10] he also will drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is mixed in full _strength_ in the cup of His anger; and he will be tormented with fire and _brimstone_ in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. [11] "And the smoke of their torment goes up _forever_ and ever; they have no rest day and night, those who worship the beast and his image, and _whoever_ receives the mark of his name."
14. How Are Jesus Faithful Followers Described?
Revelation 14:12 Here is the _perseverance_ of the saints who keep the _commandments_ of God and their faith in Jesus.
15. Describe the Climax of the Ages in the Return of Jesus Christ, Coming to Deliver His Faithful Followers.
Revelation 19:11-16 And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called _Faithful_ and True, and in _righteousness_ He judges and wages war. [12] His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many _diadems_; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except _Himself_. [13] He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. [14] And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were _following_ Him on white horses. [15] From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may _strike_ down the _nations_, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He _treads_ the wine press of the _fierce_ wrath of God, the Almighty. [16] And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."
16. Since Jesus Brings His Reward with Him When He Comes, There Must Have Already Been a Judgment Beforehand to Determine Who Will Receive What?
Revelation 22:14 _Blessed_ are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the _gates_ into the city.
17. In Prophetic Vision, Daniel Saw This Judgment Occurring in Heaven.
Daniel 7:7-10 "After this I kept looking in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and _terrifying_ and _extremely_ strong; and it had large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed and _trampled_ down the _remainder_ with its feet; and it was _different_ from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns. [8] "While I was _contemplating_ the horns, behold, another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were pulled out by the roots before it; and behold, this horn _possessed_ eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth _uttering_ great boasts. [9] "I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture was like white snow And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire. [10] "A river of fire was flowing And coming out from before Him; Thousands upon thousands were _attending_ Him, And myriads upon myriads were _standing_ before Him; The court sat, And the books were opened.
18. God's Final Warning Message to This Planet Clearly Reveals That We Are Now Living in the Judgment Period Foretold by Daniel.
Revelation 14:17 And _another_ angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, and he also had a sharp _sickle_.
19. Our Lord Invites Us to Find Forgiveness and Mercy at His Throne Now So That We Will Be Prepared for His Final Judgment.
Hebrews 4:14-16 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the _heavens_, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. [15] For we do not have a high priest who cannot _sympathize_ with our weaknesses, but One who has been _tempted_ in all things as we are, yet without sin. [16] Therefore let us draw near with _confidence_ to the throne of grace, so that we may _receive_ mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
20. Jesus Offers to Represent Us in the Judgment.
Hebrews 7:25 _Therefore_ He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make _intercession_ for them.
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