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And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
2
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
3
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
4
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
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And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
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And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
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And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.
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And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
Revelation 15 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Revelation 15 serves as a prelude to the final bowls of wrath. John sees those who gained victory over the beast singing the "song of Moses and the song of the Lamb," as the seven angels prepare to pour out the last plagues.
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. God’s Righteous Ways: "Just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints" (v. 3). Even when we do not understand God’s judgments, we must trust in His perfect justice and holy character.
2. The Song of Deliverance: Our future is one of eternal praise for God’s "marvellous works" (v. 3). We should cultivate a heart of worship now that anticipates our heavenly victory.
3. The Holiness of God: No man was able to enter the temple until the plagues were fulfilled (v. 8). We must never lose sight of the terrifying holiness and majesty of the Almighty.
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
Great and marvellous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are Thy ways. Grant us to fear Thee and glorify Thy Name, for Thou only art holy and all nations shall come and worship before Thee. Amen.