Biblical explanation
The first angel proclaims: “Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters” (). The language deliberately points back to the fourth commandment: “For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is” (). The message therefore combines three themes: Judgment Worship Creation This becomes especially important because describes a final conflict over worship, while contrasts false worship with worship of the Creator. explicitly calls humanity to worship the Creator and announces judgment. Its wording strongly echoes the Sabbath commandment, although the verse itself does not use the word “Sabbath.”
In brief
The first angel proclaims: “Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters” ().
Bible references
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