A Devotional Theology of the
Three Angels of Revelation 14

Loren L. Fenton, D.Min.
Sabbath School Notes
March 9, 2019

Introduction: The Battlefield of Good vs. Evil

1.     Ephesians 6:12 – We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

2.     Luke 17L20, 21 – Now when [Jesus] was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.

3.     John 14:1 – Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me.

4.     2 Corinthians 10:3-5 – Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

The Three Angels’ Messages

1.     The First Angel’s Message (Revelation 14:6-7)

a.      Proclaims the everlasting gospel to every culture on Earth

b.     The gospel

                                                             i.      Ephesians 2:8-9 – It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.

                                                           ii.      Romans 6:23 – The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

c.      The gates of hell shall not prevail against the gospel message going to all the world (See Matthew 16:18).

                                                             i.      A gate is a defense against attack

                                                           ii.      The gospel message shines light into spiritual darkness

                                                        iii.      The darkness is overcome by the light

2.     The Second Angel’s Message (Revelation 14:8)

a.      Bible records two incidents when Babylon (Babel) fell

                                                             i.      Genesis 11:1-9 – The Tower of Babel

                                                           ii.      Daniel 5:30 – Babylonian Empire falls to the Medes and Persians

b.     Announces the victory of the gospel in the good vs. evil battle for the believer’s heart

3.     The Third Angel’s Message (Revelation 14:9-12)

a.      Announces God’s action to destroy spiritual darkness.

b.     Those who cling to the darkness cannot escape. They will also be destroyed with the “Babylon” of their pride and self-worship

c.      Encouragement for the saints—those who have come out of darkness into his marvelous light (see 1 Peter 2:9)—to have patience, endurance, continue in obedience to God’s commandments, and stay faithful to Jesus.