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 Then I saw another angel flying in _midheaven_, with an eternal gospel to _proclaim_ to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and tongue and people; [7] and he said with a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, for the hour of his _judgment_ has come; and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the _fountains_ of water." [8] Another angel, a second, followed, saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, she who made all _nations_ drink the wine of her impure _passion_." [9] And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If any one _worships_ the beast and its image, and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, [10] he also shall drink the wine of God's wrath, poured _unmixed_ into the cup of his anger, and he shall be tormented with fire and _sulphur_ in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. [11] And the smoke of their torment goes up for ever and ever; and they have no rest, day or night, these _worshipers_ of the beast and its image, and _whoever_ receives the mark of its name." [12] Here is a call for the _endurance_ of the saints, those who keep the _commandments_ of God and the faith of 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 Son, that whoever _believes_ in him should 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_ 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, for the hour of his _judgment_ has come; and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the _fountains_ of water."
5. God's Special Message Is for Planet Earth.
Revelation 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying in _midheaven_, with an eternal gospel to _proclaim_ to those who dwell on earth, 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, for the hour of his _judgment_ has come; and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the _fountains_ of water."
7. What Did Jesus Declare Regarding the Time of Judgment?
Matthew 12:36 I tell you, on the day of _judgment_ men will render account for every _careless_ word they utter;
8. Paul Declared That the Judgment Was Yet in the Future in His Day.
Acts 24:25 And as he argued about justice and self-control and future _judgment_, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present; when I have an _opportunity_ I will summon you."
9. There Will Only Be Two Classes of People When Jesus Comes the Second Time.
Revelation 22:11 _Let_ the evildoer still do evil, and the filthy still be filthy, and the righteous still do right, and the holy still be 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, for the hour of his _judgment_ has come; and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the _fountains_ of water."
11. The Second Angel Delivers a Solemn Announcement.
Revelation 14:8 Another angel, a second, _followed_, saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, she who made all nations drink the wine of her impure _passion_."
12. God Calls His People Out of Babylon.
Revelation 18:4 Then I heard _another_ voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her _plagues_;
13. What Warning Does the Third Angel Give?
Revelation 14:9-11 And another angel, a third, _followed_ them, saying with a loud voice, "If any one _worships_ the beast and its image, and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, [10] he also shall drink the wine of God's wrath, poured _unmixed_ into the cup of his anger, and he shall be tormented with fire and _sulphur_ in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. [11] And the smoke of their torment goes up for ever and ever; and they have no rest, day or night, these _worshipers_ of the beast and its image, and _whoever_ receives the mark of its name."
14. How Are Jesus Faithful Followers Described?
Revelation 14:12 Here is a call for the _endurance_ of the saints, those who keep the _commandments_ of God and the faith of Jesus.
15. Describe the Climax of the Ages in the Return of Jesus Christ, Coming to Deliver His Faithful Followers.
Revelation 19:11-16 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! He who sat upon it is called _Faithful_ and True, and in _righteousness_ he judges and makes war. [12] His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many _diadems_; and he has a name inscribed which no one knows but himself. [13] He is clad in a robe _dipped_ in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. [14] And the armies of heaven, _arrayed_ in fine linen, white and pure, _followed_ him on white _horses_. [15] From his mouth _issues_ a sharp sword with which to smite the _nations_, and he will rule them with a rod of iron; he will tread the wine press of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. [16] On his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, 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, that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the _gates_.
17. In Prophetic Vision, Daniel Saw This Judgment Occurring in Heaven.
Daniel 7:7-10 After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, _terrible_ and _dreadful_ and _exceedingly_ strong; and it had great iron teeth; it _devoured_ and broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet. It was _different_ from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns. [8] I _considered_ the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots; and behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth _speaking_ great things. [9] As I looked, thrones were placed and one that was ancient of days took his seat; his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, its wheels were _burning_ fire. [10] A stream of fire issued and came forth from before him; a thousand _thousands_ served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in _judgment_, 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 in heaven, and he too 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 Since then 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 have not a high priest who is unable to _sympathize_ with our weaknesses, but one who in every _respect_ has been _tempted_ as we are, yet without sin. [16] Let us then with _confidence_ draw near to the throne of grace, 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 _Consequently_ he is able for all time to save those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make _intercession_ for them.
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