They are recorded as apocalyptic events that were seen in the vision of the revelation of jesus christ, by john of patmos. Various outbreaks of pandemic diseases, such as the coronavirus, have prompted many to ask why god allowsor even causespandemic diseases and whether such illnesses are a sign of the end times. Revelation 14 also says, babylon is fallen, come out, that you receive not of her plagues, because the plagues are gonna fall on babylon, so thats mentioned through the book. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues. At endtime, the seven last plagues fall only on the wicked while the righteous, still on earth, are protected. Are we witnessing the locusts from a broken seal of the book. Seven angels are given seven bowls of gods wrath, each consisting of judgements full of the wrath of god. Then the lord said to moses, stretch out your hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of egypt, a darkness to be felt. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues.
As many of the coronaviruses do, it jumped from an animal to a human and spread from there. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. The plagues of egypt and the tribulation commentary. Revelation 1516 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. During the tribulation, the book of revelation predicts even greater worldwide disasters, symbolized by the four horsemen of the apocalypse revelation 6. It is very possible that some of those plagues or disease epidemics speak of chemicalbiological weapons and viruses which have been created in scientists laboratories. During a recent study through the book of revelation, we noticed an interesting repetition of the same types of plagues mentioned there as well. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. In the book of revelation the return of christ at the end of the seven last plagues, as described in the book of revelation. Daniel revelation bible studies the last seven plagues. Prophecy of seven plagues to come the book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Program revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues with evangelist mark finley jesus is coming soon, but specific events must take place before he returns. May 18, 2018 these plagues are described in chapters 7 through 11 of the book of exodus. The seven bowls are a set of plagues mentioned in revelation 16.
But after i discovered the wonderful love of jesus and what he did for me, the thought of the last plagues no longer makes me shiver. Opinion eth many who believe that we are in the tribulation mentioned in the book of revelation are trying to connect the latest locust plagues that have devastated africa and has now reached china to an event mentioned in the book of revelation chapter eight, referencing seven trumpets that are sounded, one at a. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. Exodus plagues mirrored in revelation topical commentary. Echoes in the book of revelation order scripture scripture in plague in exodus in revelation reference referenceexodus a third of the sea turned to revelation 8. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The plagues were water turned into blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness for three days and killing of firstborn sons what are the 7 last plagues of revelation. Bible verses about plagues what does scripture say. Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues revelations ancient discoveries duration. In the book of revelation, god describes in detail how endtime plagues causing sickness and disease will be poured out on mankind. Mar 24, 2020 history is replete with plagues, wars, and natural disasters that kill large numbers of people. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The seven plagues ugly and painful sores broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped his image.
John in the book of revelation saw the mark while he was in the spirit. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by. Scripture reveals that god sent plagues as a consequence of disobedience and idolatry. Posted on november 30, 2017 april 22, 2020 by book of revelation. A bookscroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne it is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this bookscroll. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. The first plague of revelation 16 falls on those who have the mark of beast. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls vials in the book of revelation. Seven angels are given seven bowls of gods wrath, each consisting.
The end of the age his people who sleep in the dust will awake to everlasting life. In stark contrast, if the book of revelation does, indeed, describe a series of terrifying, endtime plagues, those plagues will mark the end of civilization as we know it, along with the ushering in of a glorious new age. Those who do evil are thrown into the furnace of fire. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw.
The plagues were water turned into blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness for. The book of revelation, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 plagues and the years. The first plague the first plague of revelation 16 falls on those who have the mark of beast. The first vial judgment then will be a repetition of the sixth egyptian plague.
However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. It is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this book scroll. Are we witnessing the locusts from a broken seal of the. Mar 01, 2020 prophecy of seven plagues to come the book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. The term plague is found roughly 100 times in the bible, primarily in the old testament. A book scroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne. Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the book scroll from him who sits on the throne. The plagues of egypt and the tribulation commentary a.
The plagues of the exodus recall the events as the most high revealed himself as the gd of israel. The gathering of israel at the end of the tribulation will be by similar miraculous power. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the lamb. History is replete with plagues, wars, and natural disasters that kill large numbers of people. Prophecy of seven plagues to come the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Many hardline christians and evangelists believe the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of the end times prophesied in the bibles book of revelation. This week in the series the book of revelation, dr. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i.
Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. We thought the parallels were fascinating and worth documenting. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. While covid19 is likely not one of the seven last plagues of revelation, nor a.
A narrative commentary on the book of revelation santa rosa, ca. The article will discuss all 14 of these plagues, discuss the. Many attempting to explain the book of revelation incorrectly take a purely sequential approach, ie. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation.
He used plagues on egypt to force pharaoh to free the israelites from bondage, while sparing his people from being affected by them exodus 12. These plagues are described in chapters 7 through 11 of the book of exodus. Did god send the coronavirus as a biblical plague from. Some translations of the bible, such as the king james version and youngs literal translation, use the word vial instead of bowl in this passage and in revelation 16.
And i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. At the completion of the plagues of egypt, god parted the red sea ex. The endtime prophetic events recorded in the book of revelation that will.
In the book of revelation john describes seven plagues to come at the end of timeseven plagues typified by the plagues of egypt in moses time. While covid19 is likely not one of the seven last plagues of revelation, nor a sign of the end times, it is still very real. A second reason to doubt that it is one of the plagues of revelation is that we know the source of this virus. The first three fell on both the egyptians and the israelites.
However, an analysis of the plagues written contents will reveal something that is contrary. The seven last plagues the book of revelation amazing facts. What does the bible say about worldwide plagues and pandemics. Order of revelations 21 plagues, and the 7th trumpet. Revelation 16 the plagues are poured out you may wish to read chapter 15 to understand the setting of the final plagues 1. Apr 01, 2018 program revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues with evangelist mark finley jesus is coming soon, but specific events must take place before he returns. That these vial judgments are not figurative is clear from the fact that 4 of the 7 have actually happened before.
A bookscroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne. Lets look at how this pandemic could be a foreshadowing of the end times and last days, and how. Covid19 is simply more contagious than most, as well as generally more deadly. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the bookscroll from him who sits on the throne all heavenly beings sing praise and honor the lamb. What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation.
No, these vial judgments are yet future, and will be literally fulfilled as here described, and this gives us the key to the literalness of the whole book of revelation. The spreading coronavirus is certainly a foreshadowing of the plagues of the book of revelation. These disasters are a false messiah white horse, a great war red horse, famine black horse, and then rampant sickness and death pale horse. The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. So moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and there was pitch darkness in all the land of egypt three days. The 21 plagues of revelation are found written in order, beginning with the seven seals in order, followed by the seven trumpets in order, and concluded by the seven bowls in order. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book of. Aug 14, 2019 although revelation does have more plagues than just the seven seals and seven trumpets the seven bowls and the seven thundersthe latter of which john was not even allowed to write down their specific calamities. The most commonly known biblical plagues occurred in egypt during the time of moses. It also says, they will drink the wine of the wrath of god and theyre tormented with fire and brimstone. Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues.
They are simply repetitions of the plagues of egypt. Opinion eth many who believe that we are in the tribulation mentioned in the book of revelation are trying to connect the latest locust plagues that have devastated africa and has now reached china to an event mentioned in the book of revelation chapters eight and nine, referencing seven trumpets that are sounded, one at a time, that unleash judgments upon the earth and humanity. Jan 02, 2020 the seven seals include the appearance of the antichrist revelation 6. Seven angels with seven plagues i saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign. That that plague actually happened no believer in the bible doubts, then why should we try to explain away the literalness of the plagues that shall follow the pouring out of each of these vials. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. Revelation 1516 john the apostle speaks of seven angels with seven plagues. Revelation speaks of seven last plagues that will come upon the earth at the end of. The four angels hold the four winds until jesus work is done in the sanctuary, and then will come the seven last plagues. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in. Reminiscent of the 10 plagues to fall on egypt during the exodus exodus 711, a series of catastrophic events will take place during the end days to enact the judgment of god upon the earth although revelation does have more plagues than just the seven seals and seven trumpets the seven bowls and the seven thundersthe latter of which john was not even allowed to write down their. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book.
But the good news is this will be a temporary period of time. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,196,505 views 58. John writes of seven angels with seven plagues, the last plagues ever to occur. Apr 21, 2020 the bible, particularly the old testament, describes numerous occasions when god brought plagues and diseases on his people and on his enemies to make you see my power exodus 9. What does the bible say about plagues and pandemics. The seven last plagues are sometimes a scary topic for kids as well as adults. Although the coronavirus is not mentioned by name in the bible, the book of revelation speaks of terrifying plagues descending on earth in the end times. The plagues were water turned into blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness for three days and killing of firstborn sons. What does the bible say about worldwide plagues and.
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