Digging into Revelation 15

Revelation 15 is a transitional chapter as it sets up the final act of God's judgment towards those who oppose His followers.  Here we see the justification for the final bowl judgments that are about to be unleashed upon the world.  We are given a vision of heaven, of seven angels and upon the heavenly temple.


In the middle of this vision, John sees victorious Christians, those who have been persecuted, singing a song of praise to the Lord.  Scholars note that the song of Revelation 15 is a compilation of many Old Testament references.  Here are a few Old Testament links to this emotional and powerful song.

God's Character 15v3-4a

'Great and marvelous are your deeds...'       Psalms 111v2

'Lord God Almighty'                                         Amos 3v13 and 4v13

'Just and true are your ways'                         Deuteronomy 32v4

'King of the nations'                                        Jeremiah 10v7

'Who will not fear you O Lord'                       Jeremiah 10v7

'and bring glory to your name'                       Psalms 86v9

'For you alone are holy'                                   Psalm 99

Our Response 15v4b

'All nations will worship before you'                     Isaiah 2v2-4

'For your righteous acts have been revealed'    Psalms 98v2