Biblical explanation
The first angel proclaims: “Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come” (). The message calls humanity to worship: “him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” This language echoes the creation commandment in . The second angel announces: “Babylon is fallen, is fallen.” The third angel warns against worshiping the beast and receiving his mark. The chapter then gives a description of God's faithful people: “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus” (). The chapter concludes with the harvest of the earth, representing the final separation and judgment. clearly presents the final issues as involving worship, allegiance, God's commandments, faith in Jesus, Babylon, and the judgment. It does not identify every modern application directly.
In brief
The first angel proclaims: “Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come” ().
Bible references
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