The Tribulation on Earth, Part 7: The Seventh Seal and the First Four Trumpets (Rev. 8:6-9:4)

Summary

The sermon explores the opening of the seventh seal and the sounding of the first four trumpets in Revelation chapters 8 and 9, highlighting God's temporal judgments on the earth, sea, rivers, and celestial bodies. It emphasizes the partial nature of these judgments and contrasts heaven's involvement through the seals with hell's involvement through the last three trumpets. The message also discusses the spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness, referencing the influence of demonic forces on the earth. The preacher concludes by illustrating God's sovereign power and the certainty of judgment on the wicked.