Revelation 13-16

In Revelation chapters 13-16, two beasts emerge representing anti-Christian powers. The first beast, rising from the sea with blasphemous names, is granted authority to wage war against the saints and demand worldwide worship. A second beast from the earth enforces the first beast's worship, causing all to receive a mark, "666", without which one cannot buy or sell. The scene transitions to Mount Zion, where the 144,000 sing a new song. Angels warn of the impending judgment and the fall of Babylon, while another promotes the eternal gospel. The earth's harvest begins, symbolizing God's judgment. Seven angels with seven plagues, the final wrath of God, are introduced. Those victorious over the beast sing by the sea of glass. The temple in heaven opens, and the angels emerge with golden bowls of wrath, pouring them onto the earth, leading to severe afflictions and the preparation for the world's final battle: Armageddon.

Revelation 13-16

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Chapter 13: The Beast from the Sea and the Earth:
From the sea rises a beast with ten horns, seven heads, and blasphemous names, resembling a leopard, bear, and lion. The dragon (Satan) grants it power and authority. One of its heads seems mortally wounded but is healed, astonishing the world and leading them to worship the dragon and beast. For 42 months, the beast blasphemes God, wages war against the saints, and exercises authority over all nations. Everyone, except those written in the Lamb's book of life, worships the beast. Another beast emerges from the earth, with two horns like a lamb but speaking like a dragon. It promotes worship of the first beast, performing great signs and making an image of the beast that can speak. It decrees that all receive a mark on their hand or forehead, representing the number of the beast: 666.

Chapter 14: The Lamb and the 144,000; Messages of the Three Angels; The Harvest of the Earth:
John sees the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, accompanied by 144,000 with His name and His Father's name on their foreheads. They sing a new song before the throne. Three angels fly in succession: the first proclaims the eternal gospel, urging the world to worship God; the second announces Babylon's fall; the third warns against worshiping the beast and its image. A blessedness is proclaimed for those who die in the Lord from now on. John then sees someone like the Son of Man, crowned and holding a sickle. An angel calls for the earth's harvest, symbolizing judgment. Another angel harvests grapes from the earth's vine, which are thrown into the great winepress of God's wrath, producing blood that rises high.

Chapter 15: Prelude to the Bowl Judgments:
John witnesses another great and marvelous sign in heaven: seven angels with the last seven plagues, through which God's wrath is completed. By a sea of glass mingled with fire stand those victorious over the beast, its image, and its mark. They sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, praising God's deeds and ways. The sanctuary's temple in heaven opens, revealing the ark of the covenant. Out of the temple come the seven angels with the plagues. They are given golden bowls full of God's wrath.

Chapter 16: The Bowl Judgments:
The bowls of wrath are successively poured out:
      First Bowl: Painful sores afflict those with the beast's mark.
      Second Bowl: The sea turns to blood, killing all marine life.
      Third Bowl: Rivers and springs become blood. An angel praises God's justice for this, as they shed the blood of saints and prophets.
      Fourth Bowl: The sun scorches people with intense heat, yet they blaspheme God and don't repent.
      Fifth Bowl: The beast's kingdom is plunged into darkness, causing agony.
      Sixth Bowl: The Euphrates River dries up, preparing the way for the kings from the East. Three demon spirits gather the world's kings for the battle of Armageddon.
      Seventh Bowl: A great voice from the temple declares, "It is done." There are flashes of lightning, rumblings, thunder, a massive earthquake, and giant hailstones. Babylon is remembered before God and is given the cup filled with His wrath.
Throughout these judgments, humanity's obstinance is evident as they continually refuse to repent and acknowledge God's sovereignty.

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