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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
There were great voices in heaven - All the heavenly host - angels and redeemed human spirits, joined together to magnify God; that he had utterly discomfited his enemies and rendered his friends glorious. This will be truly the case when the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of God and of his Christ, But when shall this be? Some say, that is meant by these words has already taken place in the destruction of the Jewish state, and sending the Gospel throughout the Gentile world. Others say that it refers to the millennium, and to the consummation of all things.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
sounded--with his trumpet. Evidently "the LAST trumpet." Six is close to seven, but does not reach it. The world judgments are complete in six, but by the fulfilment of seven the world kingdoms become Christ's. Six is the number of the world given over to judgment. It is half of twelve, the Church's number, as three and a half is half of seven, the divine number for completeness. BENGEL thinks the angel here to have been Gabriel, which name is compounded of El, GOD, and Geber, MIGHTY MAN (Rev 10:1). Gabriel therefore appropriately announced to Mary the advent of the mighty God-man: compare the account of the man-child's birth which follows (Rev 12:1-6), to which this forms the transition though the seventh trumpet in time is subsequent, being the consummation of the historical episode, the twelfth and thirteen chapters. The seventh trumpet, like the seventh seal and seventh vial, being the consummation, is accompanied differently from the preceding six: not the consequences which follow on earth, but those IN HEAVEN, are set before us, the great voices and thanksgiving of the twenty-four elders in heaven, as the half-hour's silence in heaven at the seventh seal, and the voice out of the temple in heaven, "It is done," at the seventh vial. This is parallel to Dan 2:44, "The God of heaven shall set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break to pieces all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever." It is the setting up of Heaven's sovereignty over the earth visibly, which, when invisibly exercised, was rejected by the earthly rulers heretofore. The distinction of worldly and spiritual shall then cease. There will be no beast in opposition to the woman. Poetry, art, science, and social life will be at once worldly and Christian. kingdoms--A, B, C, and Vulgate read the singular, "The kingdom (sovereignty) of (over) the world is our Lord's and His Christ's." There is no good authority for English Version reading. The kingdoms of the world give way to the kingdom of (over) the world exercised by Christ. The earth-kingdoms are many: His shall be one. The appellation "Christ," the Anointed, is here, where His kingdom is mentioned appropriately for the first time used in Revelation. For it is equivalent to KING. Though priests and prophets also were anointed, yet this term is peculiarly applied to Him as King, insomuch that "the Lord's anointed" is His title as KING, in places where He is distinguished from the priests. The glorified Son of man shall rule mankind by His transfigured Church in heaven, and by His people Israel on earth: Israel shall be the priestly mediator of blessings to the whole world, realizing them first. he--not emphatic in the Greek. shall reign for ever and ever--Greek, "unto the ages of the ages." Here begins the millennial reign, the consummation of "the mystery of God" (Rev 10:7).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the seventh angel sounded,.... The last of the seven angels, who had trumpets given them to sound, Rev 8:2. The days of the voice of this angel, as in Rev 10:7, cannot refer to the times of Constantine; for though there was then a strange turn of affairs in favour of the kingdom of Christ, when there was a great spread of the Gospel, and large conversions in many places, and many churches were raised and formed in several countries, and the whole empire became Christian; yet this, as we have seen, came to pass under the sixth seal, before any of the trumpets were sounded, and much less this seventh and last; nor do they belong to the times of the Reformation in Germany. Brightman fixes the sounding of this trumpet to the year 1558, when the kings of Sweden and Denmark set up the Gospel in their kingdoms, and reformed them from Popery; and when Queen Elizabeth came to the throne of England, and rooted out great part of the Romish superstition: but it is certain that this angel has not yet sounded his trumpet, and therefore cannot refer to anything past, but to what is to come; we are yet under the sixth trumpet; the outward court is not yet given to the Gentiles; the witnesses are not slain, and much less risen and ascended; the earthquake, the fall of the tenth part of the city, and the slaughter of seven thousand names of men, with what will follow thereon, are things yet to come; the Turkish woe is not over, and antichrist still reigns, and the kingdoms of this world are far from appearing to be the kingdoms of Christ. Some think, and indeed the generality of interpreters, that this respects the voice of the archangel, and trump of God, the last trump, which will sound at the resurrection of the dead, and the day of judgment; but none of these appear in the account of things under this trumpet; but rather the whole has a view to the spiritual reign of Christ, when both the eastern and western antichrist will be destroyed; the Gospel will be carried all over the world, and there will be large conversions both among Jews and Gentiles, and Christ will reign in a spiritual manner over all the earth. Hence it follows, and there were great voices in heaven; these are either the voices of the angels in heaven, who rejoice at every appearance, and breaking forth of Christ's kingdom and glory, as in Rev 5:11; and indeed, if they rejoice at the conversion of one sinner, at a single addition to Christ's interest, then much more will they, when the kingdoms of this world become his; or rather these may be the voices of the multitude of the saints in the churches, the same company with those in Rev 19:1; who express their joy at the judgment of the great whore, and at the marriage of the Lamb; and who, as here, are attended with the thanksgivings and hallelujahs of the four and twenty elders: and it may be, that these are also the voices of the four living creatures, the ministers of the word, since the four and twenty elders generally follow them, Rev 4:9; they may be the witnesses, who were silenced, but are now raised up, and are ascended into heaven, and their mouths are opened, and their voices heard again: saying, the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; by "the kingdoms of this world" are meant worldly kingdoms, which are set up by worldly power, and are supported by worldly policy, and subsist upon worldly principles and maxims; the government of which proceeds upon worldly ends and views; in distinction from the kingdom of Christ, which is not of this world, and is not supported by any such methods; and they are the kingdoms, into which the world is divided, which, and the glory of them, Satan showed to Christ, and insolently offered to give him them, if he would worship him; but these were to come to Christ in another way, and at another time. The Alexandrian copy, and some others, the Complutensian edition, the Vulgate Latin version, and all the Oriental versions, read in the singular number, "the kingdom of this world"; the whole government of it, which is his by right of nature, and will be overturned, and overturned again and again, till he comes, whose right it is; and then all power, rule, and authority, will be put down, and his kingdom, which will tilt the face of the whole earth, will take place: all the antichristian states and kingdoms are here intended, particularly the kingdoms into which the Roman empire, sometimes called the whole world, Luk 2:1, is divided, which are ten; one of the ten, a tenth part of the city or jurisdiction of Rome, will fall at the close of the sixth trumpet, and the other nine, or the other nine parts, will fall at the sounding of the seventh; the ten kings, that have given their kingdoms to the beast, will have an aversion to the whore, hate her, and burn her flesh, will fall off from her, and into the hands of Christ; there will be a general and thorough reformation from Popery in all the kingdoms of the Roman empire: but though these are greatly intended, yet not only they, but the Mahometan nations also, as the Turkish woe will now be over, and the great river Euphrates dried up, to make way for the kings of the east, those large kingdoms and countries of China, Tartary, and Persia; and these now under the power of the Turk will embrace the Christian faith; and also all the Pagan nations are to be taken into the account, and who will now enjoy the light of the Gospel: and all, and everyone those Pagan, Papal, and Mahometan kingdoms, will "become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ"; by "our Lord" may be designed God the Father, who is the Lord of the whole earth, the Lord God Almighty, and is acknowledged as such by angels and men; and by "his Christ", his Son Jesus Christ, who is equal with him; and what belongs to the one belongs to the other; and who, as Mediator, is his anointed One; anointed to be prophet, priest, and King; anointed with the oil of gladness, the Holy Ghost; see Psa 2:2, where the same distinction is. In the Targum on Isa 4:2 mention is made of , "the Messiah"; or "Christ of Jehovah": and in the same Targum on Isa 53:10, it is said, "they shall look" , "upon the kingdom of their Messiah"; though it may be rather that Christ is designed by both these phrases, and the words be rendered, "our Lord, even his Christ"; since the phrase, "our Lord", as well as Christ, is generally understood of Jesus Christ in the New Testament; and who is Lord of all, of angels, and of men, and the Christ of God. Now these kingdoms will become his, not merely by right, for so they are his already, by right of nature, and creation, and preservation; but these have shaken off his government, and have refused to have him to reign over them, and have fallen into the hands of usurpers, as Satan, the god of this world, the Romish antichrist, that reigns over the kings of the earth, and Mahomet the king of the locusts; but now these will, in fact, come into his hands, and be under his government; they will acknowledge him as their Lord and Sovereign, and fear and worship him, as King of saints: and this will be brought about, not by force of arms, as Mahomet got his dominions; nor by policy and fraud, by imposture and lying wonders, by which the pope of Rome has obtained his authority over the nations; but partly by the pouring out of the vials of God's wrath upon the seat of the beast, and upon the river Euphrates, that is, both upon the pope and Turk, which will weaken and destroy their power and authority, and make way for Christ to set up his kingdom; and partly, and chiefly, by the preaching of the Gospel: now will an open door be set, which none can shut; many will run to and fro, and knowledge will be increased; the earth will be covered with it, as the sea with waters; multitudes of souls everywhere will be converted; a nation will be born at once; churches will be set up in every place, which are Christ's kingdom, where he reigns, and where his subjects are, and his laws are put in execution; where his word will be now faithfully preached, his ordinances purely administered, and he, in his person, office, and grace, will be alone exalted: the consequence of which will be, and he shall reign for ever and ever; no usurper will ever start up more, or obtain, neither Satan, nor the beast, nor the false prophet, shall ever regain their power and authority any more; neither Paganism, nor Judaism, nor antichristianism, either Papal or Mahometan, shall ever have place more: Christ will reign in this spiritual way, more or less, until he comes personally, and then he will reign with his people on earth a thousand years; and when they are ended, he will reign with them in heaven to all eternity; for though, at the end of these years, he shall deliver up the kingdom to the Father, yet he will not cease to reign; indeed he will not reign in the same manner, but he will reign with equal power and authority, and over, and with the same persons. The Vulgate Latin version adds, "Amen".
Tyndale Open Study Notes
11:15-19 The seventh trumpet (“the third terror,” 11:14; see also 9:12) presents a scene of final judgment and the eternal Kingdom. As in 7:9-17, this scene provides a dramatic window into the ultimate Christian hope with God. In the midst of a picture of judgment, the reader is reminded of eternity with God. 11:15 Loud voices in the court of heaven sing a victory hymn; the earth has been transformed into the realm of our Lord and his Christ, who is enthroned as king forever.
Revelation 11:15
The Seventh Trumpet
14The second woe has passed. Behold, the third woe is coming shortly. 15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
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Moody 100th Anniversary 1986 the Wonder of Worship
By Warren Wiersbe4.4K57:02MAT 7:26MAT 18:3REV 4:11REV 5:12REV 11:15REV 19:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wonder and celebration in worship. He highlights how we have lost our sense of wonder and take things for granted, including God's creation and the church. The preacher encourages us to become like little children, who are fascinated by the smallest things and ask questions. He also mentions the Apostle Paul's recognition of the wonder of God's sovereignty and the beauty of creation. Overall, the sermon calls for a renewed sense of wonder and celebration in our worship.
The Man God Tore Apart
By Leonard Ravenhill3.3K35:32EXO 15:181SA 2:302CH 7:14JER 9:1JOL 2:17MAT 23:37REV 11:15In this sermon, the preacher expresses deep sorrow and concern for the state of the nation. He emphasizes that God's mercy and patience are running out, as they have crucified Jesus and stoned the prophets. The preacher recalls a time when he preached on a text with a broken heart, lamenting the lack of spiritual fervor among the congregation. He warns that despite the abundance of material blessings, there will come a time of spiritual famine in America. The sermon concludes with a heartbreaking story of a tragic accident involving a covered wagon and the loss of a mother and child, highlighting the urgency of seeking God before it is too late.
The Kingdom vs. Patriotism
By Art Katz3.0K54:48American PatriotismMAT 6:33ROM 13:12CO 10:3EPH 6:12COL 1:131PE 2:17REV 11:15The video is a sermon transcript discussing the book written by John ML Young, a missionary in Japan. The speaker describes Young as an evangelical, fundamental Christian missionary who had a deep understanding of Christianity but may not have been familiar with the realm of the spirit. The speaker highlights Young's ability to critique and examine topics, noting that this is often lacking in spirit-filled individuals. The sermon emphasizes the conflict between the kingdom of God and the kingdoms of the world, particularly in the context of Japan's Shinto militarism and the rise of nationalism.
Revelation of Jesus Christ - Part 2 of 10
By T. Austin-Sparks2.2K48:17Jesus ChristEPH 1:17REV 1:1REV 1:9REV 11:15In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the significance and importance of the book of Revelation. He states that it is not just a printed book, but a revelation of Jesus Christ and a settling of a long-standing issue. The speaker highlights the growth and impact of the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ, which has reached into all nations. He also mentions the victory of Jesus and the downfall of the Roman Empire as prophesied in the vision of a stone cut without hand. The sermon encourages the audience to recognize the tremendous business at hand and the unveiling of Jesus Christ in the book of Revelation.
Week of Meetings-06 the Old Roman Empire Coming to Life
By Dwight Pentecost2.1K56:18ZEC 14:4MAT 24:22REV 10:11REV 11:15REV 22:20In this sermon, the speaker discusses the vision that Daniel had regarding the future history of Israel until the coming of the Messiah. Daniel saw four winds of heaven striving upon the great sea, and from the sea, four great beasts emerged, each representing something different. The first beast was a lion with eagle's wings, symbolizing royal authority and speed. The second beast was a bear, representing the Persian Empire, and the third beast was a leopard with four heads, symbolizing the Greek Empire. The fourth beast, described differently than the previous ones, was a composite of the previous empires and represented the Roman Empire. The sermon also mentions how the book of Revelation picks up where Daniel 7 left off, discussing an individual who will become the head of the final form of the Roman Empire.
The Man God Tore Apart - Part 2
By Leonard Ravenhill2.0K1:10:28WarningEXO 15:11JER 8:20JER 9:1JER 20:9LAM 2:11JOL 2:17REV 11:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing both the goodness and severity of God. He warns that America is experiencing an abundance of material blessings but neglecting the spiritual nourishment of the word of God. The preacher expresses deep sorrow and weeps for the sins committed by the people and the impending wrath of God. He also highlights the need for repentance and revival, stating that the road to revival is paved with tears. The sermon references biblical passages, such as Jeremiah 9:1 and Joel 2, to support the preacher's message.
(Revelation) Part 1 the Last Trumpet
By Willie Mullan1.7K1:12:48Last TrumpetREV 11:1REV 11:15REV 12:1REV 12:6REV 12:14REV 13:1REV 13:5In this sermon, the preacher begins by leading the congregation in singing the hymn "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus." He then introduces the topic of the sermon, which is the woman mentioned in the book of Revelation. The preacher explains that the woman represents the church and is being persecuted by the devil. He connects this to other prophecies in the Bible, such as the beast and the man of sin. The sermon ends with a reference to the book of Daniel, where Daniel sees four great beasts and is particularly interested in the fourth beast.
Fren-10 Thy Kingdom Come
By Art Katz1.7K1:12:07Kingdom Of GodMAT 6:33MAT 16:18MRK 1:14LUK 17:20ACT 1:6ACT 2:1REV 11:15In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in the kingdom of heaven as a practical possibility. He highlights the chronic unbelief that many people have towards the kingdom and how it hinders their ability to experience its power. The speaker encourages believers to be single-minded, intense, and uncompromising in their pursuit of the kingdom. He shares his personal experience of waiting on the Lord for ten days and how it led to a deeper understanding of the need for clearing out human traditions and preparing for the building and planting of God's kingdom. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the ultimate fulfillment of the kingdom in the heavenly Jerusalem, where righteousness will prevail and God will rule and reign with his people.
The God of Peace and Our Sanctification
By C.H. Spurgeon1.7K47:52GEN 32:26ISA 63:11MAT 6:33HEB 13:18HEB 13:20REV 11:15The sermon transcript emphasizes the idea that our goodness comes from God and that we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. The sermon also highlights the importance of glorifying God in all that we do. It references biblical passages such as God leading His people through the wilderness and causing them to rest, and praises the Lord for bringing back the dying shepherd (Jesus) to live and reign for us. The sermon concludes by encouraging listeners to praise and adore God for the power He has exerted upon Christ and is now exerting upon us.
Unto Us a Son Is Given
By Chuck Smith1.6K31:33Son Of GodISA 2:4ISA 9:7ISA 66:12HAB 2:14LUK 2:1PHP 4:7REV 11:15In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the love story of God as depicted in the book of Luke. He emphasizes that God, the Creator of the universe, entered time and dwelt on earth as the Word made flesh. The preacher highlights the fall of humanity into sin and the resulting chaos and death in the world. However, he also emphasizes God's love for humanity, as demonstrated by sending His Son to save them. The sermon concludes with the retelling of the Christmas story, where the shepherds are visited by an angel who announces the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Third Vision: The Strong Angel
By Stephen Kaung1.3K52:46VisionMAT 6:33REV 5:1REV 10:1REV 11:15REV 11:18In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the vision described in Revelation chapter 10. The vision involves a strong angel coming down from heaven, holding a little open book. The angel places one foot on the sea and the other on the land, symbolizing his possession of the entire universe. The preacher emphasizes that the book represents the title deed of the earth, which God holds in his hand. The sermon highlights the importance of understanding that while we may cry out for the Lord's return, it is actually our responsibility to grow and mature in our faith during the time given to us.
The Kingdom of Heaven Is a Treasure
By John Piper1.2K39:41MAT 6:33MAT 13:44ROM 14:17REV 11:15In this sermon, Pastor John Piper focuses on the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in Matthew 13:44-46. He emphasizes the immense worth and value of the kingdom of heaven, which is like a treasure hidden in a field. The parables teach us that the kingdom of God is so valuable that it is worth giving up everything else in order to obtain it. The joy of having the kingdom surpasses any earthly possession or desire. Pastor Piper encourages listeners to prioritize the kingdom of God above all else and to be willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of gaining Christ.
Thy Kingdom Come
By Stuart Briscoe95342:16Kingdom Of God1KI 11:1PSA 72:1MAT 6:33GAL 6:7REV 11:15The sermon transcript discusses an experiment conducted with mice to illustrate the consequences of overpopulation. The mice initially thrived in ideal living conditions but as their population grew, social patterns disintegrated, sterility developed, and eventually, they all died. The sermon draws a parallel between this experiment and the potential fate of humanity, highlighting the pessimism surrounding war and the population crisis. The speaker urges people to be aware of the world's problems and not be blindly optimistic.
The Gospel of the Devil! Believe It Not (2)
By Ian Paisley82630:262CO 4:32CO 4:5REV 1:5REV 1:14REV 11:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of the gospel of Christ to release people from their chains. He explains that the gospel shines through preaching and sets an example for others to follow. The preacher also highlights the role of God in bringing light into the darkness and how the devil blinds the minds of those who do not believe. The sermon concludes with a discussion of the attributes of Jesus as described in the book of Revelation.
Model for Praying - Part 3
By J. Glyn Owen81046:28PrayingPSA 103:19DAN 7:14MAT 3:2MAT 6:10MAT 12:24LUK 11:2REV 11:15In this sermon, the speaker describes his experience of staying in an old Hindu temple and witnessing people worshiping idols. He expresses his horror at seeing people worshiping non-existent deities, as he believes that worship should be reserved for God alone. The speaker then quotes a passage from the Bible that describes the worship of the Son of Man, emphasizing that God's dominion is everlasting and his kingdom will never be destroyed. He concludes by asking if there is a similar ache in the hearts of the listeners when they see God's name being scorned and his laws being trampled upon.
Apostolic Foundations (7 of 12)
By Art Katz73158:45ApostolicMAT 10:28ACT 4:13ACT 4:291CO 2:7EPH 3:8REV 11:15In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ and making known the hidden truths of God. He highlights the need for grace to fulfill this task and discusses the eternal purpose of God. The speaker then shares a personal experience of receiving a list of points of application from the Lord. He challenges the church to confront the lies and deception in society, particularly referencing the mafia in Italy. The sermon concludes with a call for the church to move beyond comfortable praise and embrace a deeper level of worship, even in the midst of affliction and persecution.
Jesus Is Waiting
By Basilea Schlink60804:35Radio ShowMAT 6:33ROM 15:4JAS 1:3REV 11:15REV 13:10In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of patience and endurance in the Christian faith. They emphasize that Jesus is already the Lord and King, but He does not yet fully exercise His kingship. The speaker encourages listeners to learn and practice patience in their daily lives, as it will be crucial in the end times when the whole world will face trials. They also highlight the need to overcome impatience, which is often associated with pride. The sermon concludes by reminding listeners of God's patience and offering resources for further spiritual growth.
Rulership of the King of the Kingdom of God on Earth - Part 2
By Art Katz2631:26:46Kingdom Of GodMAT 6:33LUK 17:20ACT 28:30ROM 14:17EPH 1:10HEB 12:28REV 11:15In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding and appreciating Jesus as the King. They suggest that our love and appreciation for Jesus should be focused on his kingship rather than a sensual love. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus spent 40 days instructing his disciples about the kingdom of God before ascending to the Father. They highlight the significance of the kingdom of God as the central theme of the Christian faith, which is often overlooked by the church today.
The Second Coming and Rapture: War in the Spirit
By Mike Bickle2349:39Spiritual WarfareSecond ComingREV 11:15Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of the Second Coming and the Rapture, explaining that Jesus will not only rapture the church but also replace all earthly governments in a single day. He highlights the monumental task of this transition, where Jesus will establish His reign over the earth, as prophesied in Revelation. Bickle discusses the anger of nations at this announcement and the ensuing spiritual warfare, detailing the roles of Satan, the Antichrist, and the false prophet during this time. He reassures believers of their victory through faith, despite the challenges they will face, and underscores the importance of understanding these prophetic events for spiritual preparedness.
Forerunners Preparing for the Coming Eschatological Revolution (With Korean Translation)
By Mike Bickle161:22:38EschatologyPreparation for the End TimesREV 11:15REV 19:19Mike Bickle emphasizes the urgent need for forerunners to prepare the church for the coming eschatological revolution, which will transition the earth into the age to come. He believes that this generation is uniquely positioned to witness unprecedented spiritual revival, intense sin, and severe judgments, all occurring simultaneously. Bickle encourages young people to take on the mantle of preparation, much like John the Baptist, to train future generations in understanding God's plans for the end times. He stresses the importance of being grounded in Scripture and discerning the truth, as many will be confused during this transition. Ultimately, he calls for a committed response to prepare oneself and others for the glory of the Lord that will be revealed in the last days.
Prayer for the Advancement of Christ's Kingdom
By Edward Payson1PSA 22:27ISA 2:4MAT 6:10MAT 12:30LUK 17:21JHN 3:3ROM 14:172CO 5:17PHP 2:9REV 11:15Edward Payson preaches on the importance of praying for the advancement of Christ's kingdom, emphasizing the divine command to prefer God's glory and the benefits that will result for mankind. He explains that the kingdom of God is spiritual, consisting of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, and encourages fervent prayers for its universal prevalence. Payson highlights the promises of God for the fulfillment of Christ's kingdom and urges believers to align their actions and hearts with the principles of the kingdom to make their prayers acceptable.
Notes on the Revelation
By John Nelson Darby0The Structure of RevelationChrist's Authority and JudgmentREV 1:8REV 4:2REV 5:6REV 6:11REV 7:14REV 11:15REV 12:10REV 17:5REV 19:1REV 20:10John Nelson Darby discusses the structure of the Book of Revelation, dividing it into three main parts: the personal glory of Christ, His judgment of the seven churches, and events following the church's removal. He emphasizes the continuity of responsibility from the early church to the present, highlighting the significance of the throne in heaven and the roles of cherubim and seraphim in God's governance. Darby also explores the implications of the judgments and the nature of the everlasting gospel, asserting that the church's current state reflects a departure from its original calling. He concludes with a focus on the ultimate triumph of Christ and the establishment of His kingdom.
Jesus Reigns Supreme
By Erlo Stegen0Faithfulness in TrialsGod's SovereigntyREV 11:15Erlo Stegen emphasizes the supremacy of Jesus Christ as the ultimate ruler over all kingdoms, highlighting the transient nature of worldly powers and the eternal reign of God. He reassures believers of God's protection amidst the chaos and suffering of the world, drawing parallels to biblical figures like Daniel's friends who remained steadfast in their faith. Stegen reminds the congregation of the importance of keeping their covenant with God, as He is faithful to His promises. The sermon calls for self-examination and readiness for the day of judgment, urging listeners to remain obedient to God's voice. Ultimately, it is a message of hope and assurance in God's sovereignty and faithfulness.
Concerning the Messiah's Entrance Into Jerusalem.
By John Gill0Fulfillment of ProphecyMessiahISA 9:6ZEC 9:9MAT 21:4MRK 11:9LUK 19:38JHN 12:14EPH 2:14PHP 2:7COL 1:20REV 11:15John Gill emphasizes the significance of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem on an ass, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. He argues that this event not only confirms Jesus as the Messiah but also highlights His roles as a king, a just savior, and a humble servant. Gill points out that the Jewish people's recognition of Jesus during this event, as they shouted 'Hosanna,' reflects their understanding of the prophecy. He asserts that the characteristics of the Messiah described in the prophecy align perfectly with Jesus, who embodies righteousness, salvation, and peace. Ultimately, Gill concludes that this remarkable entrance was a fulfillment of ancient prophecy, showcasing Jesus as the true King of Zion.
Rev 12:10. the Heavenly Song of Victory
By Horatius Bonar0The Kingdom of GodVictory in ChristGEN 1:28PSA 8:6MAT 28:18ROM 16:201CO 15:25PHP 2:92TI 4:18HEB 2:8REV 11:15REV 12:10Horatius Bonar expounds on Revelation 12:10, celebrating the heavenly song of victory that proclaims the arrival of salvation, strength, and the kingdom of God, as the accuser is cast down. This song signifies progress in the ongoing battle against evil, marking each victory as a step closer to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. Bonar emphasizes that while the dragon is temporarily cast down, the work of salvation unfolds progressively through history, culminating in the final victory at Christ's return. Each note of the song—salvation, power, kingdom, and authority—reflects the ongoing revelation of God's glory and the establishment of His reign. The sermon encourages believers to anticipate the complete realization of God's kingdom and the authority of Christ over all creation.
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
There were great voices in heaven - All the heavenly host - angels and redeemed human spirits, joined together to magnify God; that he had utterly discomfited his enemies and rendered his friends glorious. This will be truly the case when the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of God and of his Christ, But when shall this be? Some say, that is meant by these words has already taken place in the destruction of the Jewish state, and sending the Gospel throughout the Gentile world. Others say that it refers to the millennium, and to the consummation of all things.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
sounded--with his trumpet. Evidently "the LAST trumpet." Six is close to seven, but does not reach it. The world judgments are complete in six, but by the fulfilment of seven the world kingdoms become Christ's. Six is the number of the world given over to judgment. It is half of twelve, the Church's number, as three and a half is half of seven, the divine number for completeness. BENGEL thinks the angel here to have been Gabriel, which name is compounded of El, GOD, and Geber, MIGHTY MAN (Rev 10:1). Gabriel therefore appropriately announced to Mary the advent of the mighty God-man: compare the account of the man-child's birth which follows (Rev 12:1-6), to which this forms the transition though the seventh trumpet in time is subsequent, being the consummation of the historical episode, the twelfth and thirteen chapters. The seventh trumpet, like the seventh seal and seventh vial, being the consummation, is accompanied differently from the preceding six: not the consequences which follow on earth, but those IN HEAVEN, are set before us, the great voices and thanksgiving of the twenty-four elders in heaven, as the half-hour's silence in heaven at the seventh seal, and the voice out of the temple in heaven, "It is done," at the seventh vial. This is parallel to Dan 2:44, "The God of heaven shall set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break to pieces all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever." It is the setting up of Heaven's sovereignty over the earth visibly, which, when invisibly exercised, was rejected by the earthly rulers heretofore. The distinction of worldly and spiritual shall then cease. There will be no beast in opposition to the woman. Poetry, art, science, and social life will be at once worldly and Christian. kingdoms--A, B, C, and Vulgate read the singular, "The kingdom (sovereignty) of (over) the world is our Lord's and His Christ's." There is no good authority for English Version reading. The kingdoms of the world give way to the kingdom of (over) the world exercised by Christ. The earth-kingdoms are many: His shall be one. The appellation "Christ," the Anointed, is here, where His kingdom is mentioned appropriately for the first time used in Revelation. For it is equivalent to KING. Though priests and prophets also were anointed, yet this term is peculiarly applied to Him as King, insomuch that "the Lord's anointed" is His title as KING, in places where He is distinguished from the priests. The glorified Son of man shall rule mankind by His transfigured Church in heaven, and by His people Israel on earth: Israel shall be the priestly mediator of blessings to the whole world, realizing them first. he--not emphatic in the Greek. shall reign for ever and ever--Greek, "unto the ages of the ages." Here begins the millennial reign, the consummation of "the mystery of God" (Rev 10:7).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the seventh angel sounded,.... The last of the seven angels, who had trumpets given them to sound, Rev 8:2. The days of the voice of this angel, as in Rev 10:7, cannot refer to the times of Constantine; for though there was then a strange turn of affairs in favour of the kingdom of Christ, when there was a great spread of the Gospel, and large conversions in many places, and many churches were raised and formed in several countries, and the whole empire became Christian; yet this, as we have seen, came to pass under the sixth seal, before any of the trumpets were sounded, and much less this seventh and last; nor do they belong to the times of the Reformation in Germany. Brightman fixes the sounding of this trumpet to the year 1558, when the kings of Sweden and Denmark set up the Gospel in their kingdoms, and reformed them from Popery; and when Queen Elizabeth came to the throne of England, and rooted out great part of the Romish superstition: but it is certain that this angel has not yet sounded his trumpet, and therefore cannot refer to anything past, but to what is to come; we are yet under the sixth trumpet; the outward court is not yet given to the Gentiles; the witnesses are not slain, and much less risen and ascended; the earthquake, the fall of the tenth part of the city, and the slaughter of seven thousand names of men, with what will follow thereon, are things yet to come; the Turkish woe is not over, and antichrist still reigns, and the kingdoms of this world are far from appearing to be the kingdoms of Christ. Some think, and indeed the generality of interpreters, that this respects the voice of the archangel, and trump of God, the last trump, which will sound at the resurrection of the dead, and the day of judgment; but none of these appear in the account of things under this trumpet; but rather the whole has a view to the spiritual reign of Christ, when both the eastern and western antichrist will be destroyed; the Gospel will be carried all over the world, and there will be large conversions both among Jews and Gentiles, and Christ will reign in a spiritual manner over all the earth. Hence it follows, and there were great voices in heaven; these are either the voices of the angels in heaven, who rejoice at every appearance, and breaking forth of Christ's kingdom and glory, as in Rev 5:11; and indeed, if they rejoice at the conversion of one sinner, at a single addition to Christ's interest, then much more will they, when the kingdoms of this world become his; or rather these may be the voices of the multitude of the saints in the churches, the same company with those in Rev 19:1; who express their joy at the judgment of the great whore, and at the marriage of the Lamb; and who, as here, are attended with the thanksgivings and hallelujahs of the four and twenty elders: and it may be, that these are also the voices of the four living creatures, the ministers of the word, since the four and twenty elders generally follow them, Rev 4:9; they may be the witnesses, who were silenced, but are now raised up, and are ascended into heaven, and their mouths are opened, and their voices heard again: saying, the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; by "the kingdoms of this world" are meant worldly kingdoms, which are set up by worldly power, and are supported by worldly policy, and subsist upon worldly principles and maxims; the government of which proceeds upon worldly ends and views; in distinction from the kingdom of Christ, which is not of this world, and is not supported by any such methods; and they are the kingdoms, into which the world is divided, which, and the glory of them, Satan showed to Christ, and insolently offered to give him them, if he would worship him; but these were to come to Christ in another way, and at another time. The Alexandrian copy, and some others, the Complutensian edition, the Vulgate Latin version, and all the Oriental versions, read in the singular number, "the kingdom of this world"; the whole government of it, which is his by right of nature, and will be overturned, and overturned again and again, till he comes, whose right it is; and then all power, rule, and authority, will be put down, and his kingdom, which will tilt the face of the whole earth, will take place: all the antichristian states and kingdoms are here intended, particularly the kingdoms into which the Roman empire, sometimes called the whole world, Luk 2:1, is divided, which are ten; one of the ten, a tenth part of the city or jurisdiction of Rome, will fall at the close of the sixth trumpet, and the other nine, or the other nine parts, will fall at the sounding of the seventh; the ten kings, that have given their kingdoms to the beast, will have an aversion to the whore, hate her, and burn her flesh, will fall off from her, and into the hands of Christ; there will be a general and thorough reformation from Popery in all the kingdoms of the Roman empire: but though these are greatly intended, yet not only they, but the Mahometan nations also, as the Turkish woe will now be over, and the great river Euphrates dried up, to make way for the kings of the east, those large kingdoms and countries of China, Tartary, and Persia; and these now under the power of the Turk will embrace the Christian faith; and also all the Pagan nations are to be taken into the account, and who will now enjoy the light of the Gospel: and all, and everyone those Pagan, Papal, and Mahometan kingdoms, will "become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ"; by "our Lord" may be designed God the Father, who is the Lord of the whole earth, the Lord God Almighty, and is acknowledged as such by angels and men; and by "his Christ", his Son Jesus Christ, who is equal with him; and what belongs to the one belongs to the other; and who, as Mediator, is his anointed One; anointed to be prophet, priest, and King; anointed with the oil of gladness, the Holy Ghost; see Psa 2:2, where the same distinction is. In the Targum on Isa 4:2 mention is made of , "the Messiah"; or "Christ of Jehovah": and in the same Targum on Isa 53:10, it is said, "they shall look" , "upon the kingdom of their Messiah"; though it may be rather that Christ is designed by both these phrases, and the words be rendered, "our Lord, even his Christ"; since the phrase, "our Lord", as well as Christ, is generally understood of Jesus Christ in the New Testament; and who is Lord of all, of angels, and of men, and the Christ of God. Now these kingdoms will become his, not merely by right, for so they are his already, by right of nature, and creation, and preservation; but these have shaken off his government, and have refused to have him to reign over them, and have fallen into the hands of usurpers, as Satan, the god of this world, the Romish antichrist, that reigns over the kings of the earth, and Mahomet the king of the locusts; but now these will, in fact, come into his hands, and be under his government; they will acknowledge him as their Lord and Sovereign, and fear and worship him, as King of saints: and this will be brought about, not by force of arms, as Mahomet got his dominions; nor by policy and fraud, by imposture and lying wonders, by which the pope of Rome has obtained his authority over the nations; but partly by the pouring out of the vials of God's wrath upon the seat of the beast, and upon the river Euphrates, that is, both upon the pope and Turk, which will weaken and destroy their power and authority, and make way for Christ to set up his kingdom; and partly, and chiefly, by the preaching of the Gospel: now will an open door be set, which none can shut; many will run to and fro, and knowledge will be increased; the earth will be covered with it, as the sea with waters; multitudes of souls everywhere will be converted; a nation will be born at once; churches will be set up in every place, which are Christ's kingdom, where he reigns, and where his subjects are, and his laws are put in execution; where his word will be now faithfully preached, his ordinances purely administered, and he, in his person, office, and grace, will be alone exalted: the consequence of which will be, and he shall reign for ever and ever; no usurper will ever start up more, or obtain, neither Satan, nor the beast, nor the false prophet, shall ever regain their power and authority any more; neither Paganism, nor Judaism, nor antichristianism, either Papal or Mahometan, shall ever have place more: Christ will reign in this spiritual way, more or less, until he comes personally, and then he will reign with his people on earth a thousand years; and when they are ended, he will reign with them in heaven to all eternity; for though, at the end of these years, he shall deliver up the kingdom to the Father, yet he will not cease to reign; indeed he will not reign in the same manner, but he will reign with equal power and authority, and over, and with the same persons. The Vulgate Latin version adds, "Amen".
Tyndale Open Study Notes
11:15-19 The seventh trumpet (“the third terror,” 11:14; see also 9:12) presents a scene of final judgment and the eternal Kingdom. As in 7:9-17, this scene provides a dramatic window into the ultimate Christian hope with God. In the midst of a picture of judgment, the reader is reminded of eternity with God. 11:15 Loud voices in the court of heaven sing a victory hymn; the earth has been transformed into the realm of our Lord and his Christ, who is enthroned as king forever.