The Two Testaments Revelation 15–16 (The Seven Bowls)
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Apr 4, 2024 Dr. Jamie Davies, a Professor at Trinity College, discusses Revelation 15-16. Topics include God's wrath, the sea of glass mixed with fire, ecological collateral damage from the bowls, people cursing God, Jesus coming like a thief, the final battle of Armageddon, and the splitting of Babylon. Davies explores symbolic imagery, the significance of the hymn sung by conquerors, and the pouring out of God's wrath upon the earth. The discussion touches on theological themes, ecological consequences, and the interconnectedness of sin.
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God's Wrath Has an End
- God's wrath has a definitive end, promising final justice and the completion of divine purposes.
- This gives hope that divine judgment is purposeful, not an endless cycle of punishment.
Sea of Glass and Fire Symbolism
- The sea of glass mixed with fire symbolizes both purification and divine judgment.
- It links worship, deliverance, and justice through layered Exodus and temple imagery.
Song of Moses and the Lamb
- The hymn is a fresh composition blending the song of Moses with the song of the Lamb, linking deliverance and justice.
- This merges Exodus hope and the Lamb’s role, showing God's victory and justice as united.