Revelation of Jesus 53, Cosmic Conflict 13

Is it a threat or a warning? As we continue with the messages of the three angels in Revelation 14 we encounter one of the most out-of-character pronouncements that have ever emanated from our Creator: “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name” (Revelation 14:9-11).

Are these the threats of a God who is determined to get His own way? How can we reconcile this message with the equally clear declaration that “God is Love”? (John 4:7,8). Is God’s message to humanity a warning or a threat?

Warnings are sometimes difficult to distinguish from threats. The basic difference between the two is that a threat seeks to coerce someone to do what the threatener wants, whereas a warning seeks to prevent someone from doing something harmful or dangerous.

Let us look into the third angel’s message more closely to understand better what God is trying to communicate to us.

If you have not done so already, please check out the other videos in the cosmic conflict series to get a better understanding of the origins of the beast and its mark.

You can read the full transcript of this video here.

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