During a recent study through the book of revelation, we noticed an interesting repetition of the same types of plagues mentioned there as well. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of. Jesus love and the seven last plagues revelation for kids. The seven seals include the appearance of the antichrist revelation 6. The end of the age his people who sleep in the dust will awake to everlasting life. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. 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.
So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. These plagues are described in chapters 7 through 11 of the book of exodus. 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. It is with this background that we enter into this bible lesson. John writes of seven angels with seven plagues, the last plagues ever to. The seventh sign telescopes into the seven bowls revelation 15. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the book from him who. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. They are recorded as apocalyptic events that were seen in the vision of the revelation of jesus christ, by john of patmos. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues.
Plagues of egypt compared to those in revelation r1606eg. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. 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. The endtime prophetic events recorded in the book of revelation that will. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by. Did god send the coronavirus as a biblical plague from.
Outline of the 7 seals of the book of revelation including the seven trumpets and the wrath of god 7 plagues bowls vials. Jesus work as our high priest in heaven is now over. Seven angels are given seven bowls of gods wrath, each consisting of judgements full of the wrath of god. What are the 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 signs and 7 bowls of. The plagues of egypt and the tribulation commentary. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. Plagues are also mentioned in revelation of the new testament when describing the end of days on earth. 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. Revelation 1516 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues.
The biblical book of revelation is primarily about things which shall be hereafter, or events that would come after the apostle johns era revelation 1. 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. 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. In the book of revelation the return of christ at the end of the seven last plagues, as described in the book of revelation. Missionary evangelist robert breaker talks about the 7 plagues found in the book of revelation. Stephen bohr studies in revelation the 7 last plagues. John in the book of revelation saw the mark while he was in the spirit. The plagues were water turned into blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness for three days and killing of firstborn sons.
The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of god and from his power, and no one was able to enter the temple till the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. Posted on november 30, 2017 april 22, 2020 by book of revelation. Bible verses about plagues what does scripture say. The seven seals and seven trumpets are a series of catastrophic events that. 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. In the book of revelation john describes seven plagues to come at the end of time seven plagues typified by the plagues of egypt in moses time. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. It also says, they will drink the wine of the wrath of god and theyre tormented with fire and brimstone. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. Plagues of egypt and the end time comparison chart. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. John writes of seven angels with seven plagues, the last plagues ever to occur. 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.
Revelation speaks of seven last plagues that will come upon the earth at the end of. The holy bible warns through the writings of the prophets especially the book of revelation about the seven plagues known as the last wrath of god. The seven last plagues fall upon all who receive the mark of the beast. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. Daniel revelation bible studies the last seven plagues. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind. The 7 plagues in revelation in the tribulation youtube. 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. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Those who do evil are thrown into the furnace of fire. The number seven denotes the universal, allextending nature of the plagues see on revelation 1.
The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. The four angels hold the four winds until jesus work is done in the sanctuary, and then will come the seven last plagues. The seven last plagues the wicked suffer the wrath of god so we see that the seven last plagues are the wrath of the final curses of god applied to the whole world at the end of time. Revelation 1516 niv seven angels with seven plagues i saw. The seven last plagues the book of revelation amazing.
Jesus said, whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. The first vial judgment then will be a repetition of the sixth egyptian plague. But, as we read in our parashah, the purpose of these plagues are the same. What does the bible say about worldwide plagues and. He states that until the plagues are complete no one can enter the. They describe horrible plagues that occur on the planet, the universe, animals and human life. Revelation 1516 esv the seven angels with seven plagues. This week in the series the book of revelation, dr. They are the last plagues, because they lead on to the description of the final fall of the power of the devil in its various forms, and to the account of the last judgment of. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. Exodus plagues mirrored in revelation topical commentary.
We also understand we need to spread the gospel to as many souls as. God will put to an end the life of every mankind owing to their extreme and excessive sins setting aside only a few that will comprise the new seeds isaiah 6. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book. Tribulation 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 bowls chart end times. Seven angels with seven plagues i saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign. We thought the parallels were fascinating and worth documenting. This correspondence is intentional and is an indication of the correspondence between the recorded facts of past history and the. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. Although revelation does have more plagues than just the seven seals.
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. The first reason is that these seven plagues are identified as the completion of gods wrath, and the plagues seem directed solely towards. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. The seven bowls are a set of plagues mentioned in revelation 16. On this page you can read or download stephen bohr studies in revelation the 7 last plagues in pdf format. There are numerous similarities between the plagues with which god afflicted egypt resulting in the exodus of israel and the plagues of the tribulation. Many are wondering today if the coronavirus pandemic is a plague that is mentioned by the prophet john in revelation. A narrative commentary on the book of revelation santa rosa, ca. The seven last plagues and the battle of armageddon focus on the end of human history and the coming of christ. In the book of revelation, god describes in detail how endtime plagues causing sickness and disease will be poured out on mankind. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john.
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