The Trumpets and the Plagues
Seven angels with seven trumpets are introduced (Rev. 8:2) Preview: The rest of the story of the seventh trumpet (3 verses) The angels prepare to sound the trumpets (8:6)
1. Earth Spotlight: The development of God's movement (10:1-11:13) 7. Lightning, voices, thunder, earthquake, hail (11:14-19) |
Seven angels with seven vials are introduced (Rev. 15:1) Preview: The rest of the story of the seventh vial (3 verses) The angels prepare to pour out the vials (15:5-16:1)
1. Earth Spotlight: The development of Satan's movement (16:13-16) 7. Voices, thunder, lightning, earthquake, hail (16:17-21) |
Comparing Chapters 10 and 14 |
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Chapter 10: The calling of the remnant
Chapter 14: The message of the remnant
Notice the chiastic relationship between these two chapters:
Comparing Chapters 11 and 13 |
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The Issue: Scriptural Authority vs. Human Authority
Christ Gives Authority to
3 And I will give power [a supplied word, implied in the context] unto my two witnesses. |
The Dragon Gives Authority to
2 And the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority [exousia]. |
A Summary of these Two Sections |
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The War Against Error
The Outcome