7 Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who lives forever and ever.

A. According to 11:6, the two witnesses (Christians) have the power to harm the earth with plagues. Christians have two sources of power to inflict plagues.

1. Word of God. The Word of God is powerful. (Hebrews 4:12) It is described as a two-edged sword. (Ephesians 6:17) We can smite the earth by the power and authority of the Word of God.

2. Prayer. Christians have at their disposal the power of prayer. (Ephesians 6:18) Prayer can bring rain and stop rain. Prayer can change people, situations and circumstances. Christians have the ability to appeal to the throne of God directly. God can, in harmony with His eternal will and purpose, answer the plea and petition of Christians.

B. The golden vials contain the wrath of our Eternal God. The four living creatures are the same ones introduced in chapter 4. They are around the throne, close to God and serving God.

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