Then I saw another mighty angel. To announce the third and final horror (the Final Judgment), another angel appears. The symbolism shows he is to be closely associated with Christ (see Revelation 1:7; Revelation 4:3; Revelation 1:17; Revelation 1:15). Note that John does not worship this angel as he does Christ. Cloud: authority, judgment. Rainbow: mercy and promise for God's people. Sun: God's power and holiness. Fire: fierce destruction. A small scroll: the Gospel - the Good News of what Jesus has done. He stands on the sea and land and shouts! What he has to say concerns the whole Universe and must be heard by everyone.

The seven thunders answered back. Thunder is God's voice (see Psalms 29:1-5).

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