Revelation 15 Bible Teaching

Revelation 15: Triumph, Judgment, and Covenant Fulfillment

In a recent teaching session, we delved into Revelation 15, a chapter intricately connected to the preceding one, emphasizing the ultimate triumph of Christ and the downfall of the Antichristian power symbolized by the “beast.” This chapter, though brief, sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, detailing the fulfillment of promises made to the seven churches, who faced real-time threats from figures like Nero.

Revelation 15 introduces a new heavenly sign: seven angels bearing the final plagues, representing the completion of God’s wrath. This chapter serves as a prelude to the seven bowl judgments described in Revelation 16, which are part of a series of end-times judgments that include the seven seals and trumpets. These judgments grow progressively severe, culminating in the final outpouring of God’s wrath.

The chapter also highlights a victorious scene where those who overcame the beast stand on a sea of glass, singing the song of Moses and the Lamb. This song signifies a union of the Old and New Covenants, celebrating deliverance and the righteous acts of God. The imagery of the temple filled with smoke from God’s glory signifies the end of intercession, marking the certainty of the beast’s destruction.

As we explored these themes, we noted the historical context and the symbolic connections to the judgments on apostate Israel, drawing parallels to the plagues of Egypt. This chapter, therefore, not only sets the stage for the dramatic events of Revelation 16 but also underscores the completion of God’s wrath and the ushering in of a new covenantal age.