Las 7 trompetas del Apocalipsis

The Seven Trumpets of Judgment in Revelation

Overview of the Seven Trumpets

• The video discusses the seven trumpets from the Book of Revelation, specifically chapters 8 and 9, following a previous discussion on the seventh seal and the vision of the 144,000.

• It is emphasized that the seven trumpets are part of the seventh seal, indicating their significance within this apocalyptic framework.

First Trumpet: Hail and Fire

• The first angel sounds his trumpet, resulting in hail and fire mixed with blood being cast upon the earth, burning a third of trees and all green grass. This mirrors God's judgment against Egypt during Moses' time.

• The destruction caused by this trumpet leads to severe environmental consequences, including a drastic reduction in oxygen levels due to loss of vegetation. This creates a polluted atmosphere filled with smoke and blood.

Second Trumpet: Burning Mountain

• The second angel's trumpet causes something resembling a burning mountain to fall into the sea, turning a third of it into blood—a reference to God's earlier judgments against Pharaoh through Moses.

• This event results in massive casualties among marine life and destruction of ships due to tidal waves or tsunamis generated by this impact. A significant portion of oceanic life is affected as they cannot breathe due to water contamination.

Third Trumpet: Star Ajenjo

• With the third trumpet sounded by an angel, a great star named Ajenjo falls from heaven onto rivers and springs, contaminating them so that many die from drinking bitter waters—contrasting God’s miracle for Israel when He sweetened bitter waters at Marah.

• This judgment symbolizes divine retribution linked to idolatry; it reflects past warnings given through prophets like Jeremiah about consuming bitterness due to unfaithfulness towards God.

Fourth Trumpet: Darkness Over Creation

• The fourth angel's trumpet results in one-third of sunlight being darkened along with portions of moonlight and starlight—indicating an increase in literal darkness across day and night periods. This signifies growing spiritual darkness as well as physical absence of light during these times.

• Such darkness can be interpreted both literally (as celestial bodies losing their light) and metaphorically (representing moral decay). Nighttime will become more profound without lunar illumination leading to increased fear or despair among people during these tribulations.

The Fifth Trumpet and Its Implications

The Darkness and the Warning

• The darkness mentioned recalls the tenth plague of Egypt, which covered the land in darkness. This sets a tone for the fourth trumpet's significance.

• An angel proclaims a warning to those dwelling on Earth about the impending woes from the next three trumpet sounds, indicating severe consequences ahead.

Nature vs. Humanity

• The first four trumpets primarily affect nature—trees, grass, water sources, and celestial bodies—while subsequent trumpets focus on judgments against humanity itself.

• The phrase "those who dwell on Earth" refers specifically to unrepentant individuals rather than the redeemed or saved ones, highlighting a distinction in judgment.

Introduction of Judgment

• The fifth trumpet marks a transition where divine judgment begins targeting humans directly; it introduces an angelic being described as a star falling from heaven with authority over the abyss.

• This star symbolizes an intelligent being (likely an angel) granted power by God, emphasizing that all authority is divinely sanctioned even during tribulations.

Authority and Divine Plan

• All actions taken by demonic forces during this period are permitted by God as part of His overarching plan for salvation history, culminating in final judgment against evil.

• The term "abyss" is defined as a place of confinement for demons and Satan, reinforcing its role in eschatological events leading up to Christ’s millennial reign.

Release of Demonic Forces

• Upon opening the abyss with the fifth trumpet, smoke emerges that darkens both sun and air; this signifies chaos unleashed upon Earth through supernatural entities likened to locusts but possessing demonic characteristics.

• These locust-like beings are instructed not to harm vegetation but only target those without God's seal on their foreheads—indicating divine protection over certain individuals during these judgments.

Leadership of Demonic Forces

• The king over these demonic locusts is identified as Abaddon (Hebrew) or Apollyon (Greek), both meaning "destroyer," suggesting that Satan himself leads this assault against humanity during this time of tribulation.

The Sixth Trumpet: Unleashing Destruction

Command to Release Angels

• With the sixth trumpet sounded, a voice commands the release of four angels bound at the Euphrates River, indicating another phase of divine judgment aimed at humanity's destruction.

The Role of the Sixth Angel and the Release of Four Angels

The Heralding of Judgment

• The sixth angel, as a herald of God, sounds the trumpet to release four angels bound near the Euphrates River, indicating a significant divine intervention.

• These angels are described as fallen, having disobeyed God's purposes and remaining chained until their appointed time for destruction.

Divine Timing and Purpose

• God has a precise calendar for executing His judgments; these four angels are released at a specific hour, day, month, and year to fulfill His plan.

• Their mission is to kill one-third of humanity, showcasing the severity of divine judgment during this period.

The Army of Riders

• An army of 200 million riders is commanded by these four angels; this number is interpreted literally rather than symbolically.

• John describes these riders and their horses with supernatural characteristics—fire-breathing capabilities that signify their destructive power.

Nature of Destruction

• The army is likely composed of demonic beings rather than human soldiers; they inflict death through plagues involving fire, smoke, and sulfur.

• This judgment results in the death of one-third of humanity during the sixth trumpet event.

Humanity's Response to Judgment

• By this point in the Great Tribulation, only half of humanity remains alive; survival becomes increasingly difficult amidst widespread suffering.

• Despite experiencing such catastrophic events, many do not repent or turn away from idolatry or immoral behaviors.