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Text Revelation 14:6-7

6 And I saw another angel flying in mid heaven, having eternal good tidings to proclaim unto them that dwell on the earth, and unto every nation and tribe and tongue and people; 7 and he saith with a great voice, Fear God, and give him glory; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made the heaven and the earth and sea and fountains of waters.

Initial Questions Revelation 14:6-7

1.

What was the message of the flying angel - Revelation 14:6?

2.

What significance does this vs. have for the missionary enterprise?

3.

What does the word fear mean in Revelation 14:7?

4.

What characteristics of God are discussed in Revelation 14:7?

Three Angelic Proclamations, and a Voice from Heaven

Chapter Revelation 14:6-13

Revelation 14:6

The preview of hope is now made available to mankind. John saw another angel flying in mid-heaven (see Revelation 8:13) having an eternal Gospel to preach over (epi - over, the extent of) the ones sitting on the earth. Every one could now have an opportunity to hear the glorious gospel of Christ. There will be no national, color, social, or intellectual lines drawn as this angel proclaims the good tidings of forgiveness through Christ.

Revelation 14:7

Now the call is issued on behalf of the sovereign ruler of the universe for man to fear (phobçthçte - 1st. aor. middle voice - imp. plural - the middle voice means that they are to make themselves fear God) God and give him glory; because the hour of his judgment came (elthen - 2nd aor. ind. God's judgment came in a sudden, single act!) The great voice requires three things of all who would escape God's judgment - (1) Fear God; (2) Give him glory; (3) Worship the creator of the universe.

Discussion Questions

See Revelation 14:14-20.

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