1. BOWLS OF WRATH JUDGMENTS Revelation 15-16 New Life Bible Fellowship February 19, 2012 Dr. Kermit Ecklebarger

2. IV. Bowls of Wrath Judgments 15-16 A. Preparation for Bowl Judgments 15 last 1. Significance – last plagues that complete God’s wrath 15:1 “—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed.”

3. 2. Worship before bowl judgments – 15:2-4 a. Title: Song of Moses and the Lamb justice international who were victorious b. Theme: Celebration of God’s justice and future international recognition by those who were victorious over beast

4. Song of Moses and the Lamb “Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations. 4 Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”

5. 3. Description of Heavenly Temple / Tabernacle and God’s Glory 15:5-8 “Perfectly pure Angels with Perfectly disgusting plagues.”

6. B. Pouring out of Bowl judgments 16 unbelievers 1. Recipients of judgment – only unbelievers 16:2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 21 justice 2. Worship during Bowl Judgments - affirmation of justice in judgment 16:5-7

7. Worship following third bowl of wrath I heard the angel in charge of the waters say, “You are just in these judgments, O Holy One, you who are and who were; 6 for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, and you have given them blood to drink as they deserve.” 7 And I heard the altar respond: “Yes, Lord God Almighty true and just are your judgments.”

8. B. Pouring out of Bowl judgments 16 severe 3. Nature – most severe judgments a. Affect: Trumpets = 1/3 Bowls = all b. Areas: Similar to Trumpets and Moses’ Plagues on Egypt Land – Sea – Fresh Water - Sky

10. B. Pouring out of Bowl judgments 16 4. Major interjection: Promise of Lord’s Return and Third Beatitude Climax DONE “ 5. Significance: Climax of Tribulation Judgments: 7 th Bowl – “IT IS DONE “ 16:17 Transition to Fall of Babylon 17-18

11. LESSONS FOR LIFE 1.The justice of God’s severe judgments 2.The remedial purpose of God’s severe judgments 3.The encouraging promise of Christ’s Return