Main Idea: The final pouring out of God’s wrath will bring deserved global destruction upon His enemies.

The Final Pouring Out of God’s Wrath Will Consume All of Creation, and the Righteous Will Declare His Justice - v.1–7

• The first three bowl judgments are poured out on the land, the sea, and the freshwater.
  • Revelation 16:1–4
• The angels and martyrs under the altar declare the Lord is right and just in His wrath.
  • Revelation 16:5–7
  • Revelation 6:9–11

The Final Pouring Out of God’s Wrath Will Destroy His Enemies, and the Wicked Will Remain Resolute in Their Vein Rebellion – v.8–21

• The next three bowl judgments are poured out on the sun, the beast’s throne, and the Euphrates.  
  • Revelation 16:8, 10, 12
• The wicked curse the Lord and follow their demonic deceivers into battle.
  • Revelation 16:9, 11, 13, 14, 16
  • Revelation 9:13–21
• The final bowl judgment is poured out into the air and ushers in the return of Christ, yet the wicked remain steadfast in their sin.
• Revelation 16:17–21
  • Revelation 6:12–17
  • Revelation 11:15

So What?

• Blessed are those who remain faithful as they await the coming wrath of the Lord.
  • Revelation 16:15
  • Matthews 25:1–13