The first vial judgment then will be a repetition of the sixth egyptian plague. What does the bible say about plagues and pandemics. They are simply repetitions of the plagues of egypt. Are we witnessing the locusts from a broken seal of the book. Jan 02, 2020 the seven seals include the appearance of the antichrist revelation 6. 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. Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues revelations ancient discoveries duration. While covid19 is likely not one of the seven last plagues of revelation, nor a. Many hardline christians and evangelists believe the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of the end times prophesied in the bibles book of revelation. The term plague is found roughly 100 times in the bible, primarily in the old testament. Revelation 1516 john the apostle speaks of seven angels with seven plagues. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. The bible, particularly the old testament, describes numerous occasions when god brought plagues and. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i.
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. This week in the series the book of revelation, dr. So moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and there was pitch darkness in all the land of egypt three days. During a recent study through the book of revelation, we noticed an interesting repetition of the same types of plagues mentioned there as well. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. 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. At endtime, the seven last plagues fall only on the wicked while the righteous, still on earth, are protected. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. Covid19 is simply more contagious than most, as well as generally more deadly. 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. These plagues are described in chapters 7 through 11 of the book of exodus. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the.
However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. 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. 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. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. Daniel revelation bible studies the last seven plagues. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The seven bowls are a set of plagues mentioned in revelation 16. Revelation speaks of seven last plagues that will come upon the earth at the end of. The first three fell on both the egyptians and the israelites. Scripture reveals that god sent plagues as a consequence of disobedience and idolatry. Seven angels with seven plagues i saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign. 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. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. Revelation 16 the plagues are poured out you may wish to read chapter 15 to understand the setting of the final plagues 1.
May 18, 2018 these plagues are described in chapters 7 through 11 of the book of exodus. It is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this book scroll. The most commonly known biblical plagues occurred in egypt during the time of moses. The plagues of egypt and the tribulation commentary. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls vials in the book of revelation. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. 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. Lets look at how this pandemic could be a foreshadowing of the end times and last days, and how. The endtime prophetic events recorded in the book of revelation that will. 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 article will discuss all 14 of these plagues, discuss the. Revelation 1516 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the book scroll from him who sits on the throne. 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.
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. Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last. In the book of revelation the return of christ at the end of the seven last plagues, as described in the book of revelation. And i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. The plagues were water turned into blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness for three days and killing of firstborn sons. 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. 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. 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. Seven angels are given seven bowls of gods wrath, each consisting.
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. 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. 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. Bible verses about plagues what does scripture say. 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. The seven last plagues are sometimes a scary topic for kids as well as adults. The plagues of egypt and the tribulation commentary a. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests. The spreading coronavirus is certainly a foreshadowing of the plagues of the book of revelation.
It also says, they will drink the wine of the wrath of god and theyre tormented with fire and brimstone. That these vial judgments are not figurative is clear from the fact that 4 of the 7 have actually happened before. Are we witnessing the locusts from a broken seal of the. Many attempting to explain the book of revelation incorrectly take a purely sequential approach, ie. What does the bible say about worldwide plagues and pandemics. During the tribulation, the book of revelation predicts even greater worldwide disasters, symbolized by the four horsemen of the apocalypse revelation 6. The first plague of revelation 16 falls on those who have the mark of beast. What does the bible say about worldwide plagues and. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. 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. In the book of revelation, god describes in detail how endtime plagues causing sickness and disease will be poured out on mankind. The plagues of the exodus recall the events as the most high revealed himself as the gd of israel. 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.
History is replete with plagues, wars, and natural disasters that kill large numbers of people. 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 first plague the first plague of revelation 16 falls on those who have the mark of beast. A second reason to doubt that it is one of the plagues of revelation is that we know the source of this virus. 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. Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues. A narrative commentary on the book of revelation santa rosa, ca. Seven angels are given seven bowls of gods wrath, each consisting of judgements full of the wrath of god. However, an analysis of the plagues written contents will reveal something that is contrary. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. The plagues were water turned into blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness for.
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 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. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. Order of revelations 21 plagues, and the 7th trumpet. Posted on november 30, 2017 april 22, 2020 by book of revelation.
The end of the age his people who sleep in the dust will awake to everlasting life. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book of. Those who do evil are thrown into the furnace of fire. A book scroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne. The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. Exodus plagues mirrored in revelation topical commentary. Did god send the coronavirus as a biblical plague from. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,196,505 views 58. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in. John in the book of revelation saw the mark while he was in the spirit.
John writes of seven angels with seven plagues, the last plagues ever to occur. 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. 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. The seven plagues ugly and painful sores broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. 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. 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.
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. The seven last plagues the book of revelation amazing facts. The book of revelation, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 plagues and the years. What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation.
We thought the parallels were fascinating and worth documenting. But the good news is this will be a temporary period of time. 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. A bookscroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne. Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. The four angels hold the four winds until jesus work is done in the sanctuary, and then will come the seven last plagues. 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 may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by. They are recorded as apocalyptic events that were seen in the vision of the revelation of jesus christ, by john of patmos.
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. 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. 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. As many of the coronaviruses do, it jumped from an animal to a human and spread from there. The gathering of israel at the end of the tribulation will be by similar miraculous power.
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