The Bowl Judgments
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Introduction
Introduction
First, seven seal judgments ()
Next, seven trumpet judgments ()
Finally, seven bowl (vial) judgments ()
Differences: the seal and trumpet judgments will be limited judgments. The bowl judgments are total.
Complete and final judgment will fall upon the ungodly.
A Great Voice Crying (v.1)
A Great Voice Crying (v.1)
Must be the voice of God.
Only God can give the order to consummate the end.
Two things to know:
God is just and righteous.
God loves and cares for the earth.
Conundrum?
The First Bowl (v.2)
The First Bowl (v.2)
The judgment: ulcerous sores
The object: the worshippers of the Beast
Selective judgment
Humiliation and pain (shingles)
Reminds of Egypt ()
The Second Bowl (v.3)
The Second Bowl (v.3)
The judgment: the sea becomes like blood
The object: marine life, food source
Red tide?
Worldwide or localized to the Beast’s kingdom?
The Third Bowl (v.4-7)
The Third Bowl (v.4-7)
The judgment: fresh water source becomes like blood
The object: the Beast’s kingdom, unjust/ungodly
The reason: God executes justice
Vindicates the matrys
God’s nature: just and true
“We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.” (, ESV)
“The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.” (, ESV) Promise
The Fourth Bowl (v.8-9)
The Fourth Bowl (v.8-9)
The judgment: scorching heat
The object: the kingdom of the Beast
The reaction: men blame God, blaspheme and do not repent
““You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you.” (, ESV) Stephen
The Fifth Bowl (v.10-11)
The Fifth Bowl (v.10-11)
The judgment: darkness and agony
The object: the kingdom of the Beast
The reaction: men blame God, blaspheme and do not repent
Joel predicted ()
Christ predicted ()
The Sixth Bowl (v.12-16)
The Sixth Bowl (v.12-16)
The judgment: Euphrates river dries up
1780 miles long
300-1200 yards wide
10-30 feet deep
The reason: to allow a great army to march through
The source: evil spirits
The event: the great day of God
The warning: watch
“Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them.” (, ESV)
The place: Armageddon
The Seventh Bowl (v.17-21)
The Seventh Bowl (v.17-21)
God’s thundering announcement: It is done!
The phenomena of God’s glory: nature breaks loose
The reaction (3 times): man blame God, blaspheme and do not repent
Conclusions
Conclusions
Christians should be prepared for Christ’s imminent return.
Snooze button does not work
How people respond to judgment reveals the condition of their hearts.
That’s a man of God