14-Trumpets Of Doom (Revelation 8:1-13)

The apocalypse [unveiling] of Jesus Christ!

John is commissioned by Jesus Christ to "write what he has seen, what is now and what will take place later." As we noted, Rev. 1:19 is the key to interpreting the book.

In our study so far we have discovered that:

1. Jesus Christ has very specific exhortations to the 7 churches of Asia Minor - Rev 2-3
2. The church has been raptured and will be spared the coming wrath of God - Rev 4
3. That the Lamb has opened the scroll which is the title deed to the earth - Rev 5
4. There are various judgments that accompany the opening of the seals - Rev 6
5. Salvation is possible even during the Tribulation:   144,000 and the innumerable multitude who will die a martyr's death - Rev 7

It is a terribly sobering thing to envision what John describes as the final days of the world as we know it. However, there are benefits to understanding and heeding the prophetic future:

1. It brings perspective to what is important in life
2. It serves as a warning to those who continue in sin
3. It motivates us to share the truth with others
4. It assures us of God's ultimate victory over sin and evil