Three angels in Revelation are called "mighty." (Revelation 5:2; Revelation 18:21) Often in the New Testament clouds are associated with Deity. (Matthew 17:1-5; Luke 21:27; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Revelation 1:7) The rainbow reminds us of God's covenant with Noah and the throne of God in... [ Continue Reading ]
The angel holds a little open book with a message for all the earth, as can be seen in the angle placing one foot on the sea and the other on land.... [ Continue Reading ]
The angels crying with a loud voice like a lion's roar ought to draw attention to the message from God which he carried. Thunder is a warning of approaching storm. John was going to write, as he had earlier been commanded (Revelation 1:11; Revelation 1:19), but the message of the seven thunders is s... [ Continue Reading ]
The raising of a hand toward heaven indicates an oath taken with God as witness. At the end of chapter 9, mankind had refused to repent despite the terrible judgments God had brought upon him, so time will now be no more. It may appear that Revelation 10:8-11; Revelation 11:1-13 is a delay in the en... [ Continue Reading ]
If the voice from heaven is not God's, certainly the message is from Him. John is to take the little open book.... [ Continue Reading ]
John went to the angel and asked for it but was told again to take it. Coffman sees this as meaning God's message cannot be given to a man but he must take it through his own study. (2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 17:11) The word of God is sweet in the mouths of his people. (Psalms 119:103; Psalms 19:9-10) Ez... [ Continue Reading ]