“Pour out the bowls of the wrath of God…”

The primary purpose of the final plagues is to execute God’s judgment and wrath upon a sinful world. The plagues are directed against those who have aligned themselves with the beast, taken his mark, and worshiped his image. This reflects God’s righteous anger against sin and rebellion.

Great tribulation will prove to the universe that nothing will change the depravity and abominations of those still alive upon the earth. God’s people will trust Him during the worst conditions possible, and His enemies will rebel against Him no matter what.

Sometimes, hardships and pain bring sinners to repentance, but as the seven last plagues are being poured out, the wicked will reveal that there is no longer any goodness in them.

Revelation 16:9 “And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory.”

Revelation 16:10-11 “The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness. People gnawed their tongues in anguish 11 and cursed the God of heaven for their pain and sores. They did not repent of their deeds.”

Revelation 16:21 “And great hailstones, about one hundred pounds [talent] each, fell from heaven on people; and they cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe.”