How to Use This Commentary Revelation 14:14–20 presents one of the most sobering judgment scenes in the entire Bible. Read this passage in two major movements: (1) the grain harvest of the earth (vv.14–16), and (2) the grape harvest and winepress of God’s wrath (vv.17–20). These images symbolize the final outpouring of God’s judgment before... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 14:6–13 contains some of the strongest warnings and most comforting promises in the entire book of Revelation. Read this passage in four movements: (1) the angel proclaiming the eternal gospel (vv.6–7), (2) the announcement of Babylon’s fall (v.8), (3) the warning about the Beast and eternal judgment (vv.9–11), and... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 14:1–5 shifts dramatically from the darkness of Revelation 13 to a triumphant vision of the Lamb and the 144,000 standing victorious with Him. Read this passage in four movements: (1) the Lamb standing on Mount Zion (v.1), (2) the heavenly song of redemption (vv.2–3), (3) the purity and devotion... Continue Reading →