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Rev. 15:1–16:21 The seven “last” plagues, envisioned as “bowls full of the wrath of God” are poured out on earth. Some believe these bowls represent future global judgments. They will occur at the end of the great tribulation period and end in the battle of Armageddon (16:14–16).
Rev. 15:1–8 Believers celebrate God’s victory (vv. 1–4). Then God completes his judgment of rebellious people (vv. 5–8).
Rev. 15:1 another sign in heaven. These angels begin the completion of God’s triumph in the destruction of his enemies.
Rev. 15:2–4 The harps of God and the song of the Lamb is music created by God’s redeemed people. They conquered the beast by holding fast to their faith even when threatened with death (12:11). sea of glass. See note on 4:6–8.
Rev. 15:3–4 The song of Moses celebrated Israel’s exodus from Egypt (Ex. 15:1–18). Now the song of the Lamb tells of a greater redemption of a new kingdom of priests (Rev. 5:9–10). A later “song of Moses” praised the Lord whose ways are just (Deut. 32:1–43; especially v. 4). The King of the nations will be feared, glorified, and worshiped by all nations (Ps. 86:9) for his righteous acts of judgment (Ps. 98:2).
Rev. 15:5 the tent of witness in heaven. See note on Heb. 8:1–2.
Rev. 15:6 pure, bright linen. A preview of the holy beauty of Christ’s bride (19:7–8).
Rev. 15:8 God’s glory was so intense that no one could enter the sanctuary. No one can until the seven plagues . . . were finished (see v. 1).
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