Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

The Closing Gospel Message

A Warning Against False Worship

What indicates that the messages of the judgment hour and the fall of Babylon are two parts of a threefold message? BR-ASI9 182.1

“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice.” Revelation 14:9, first clause. BR-ASI9 182.2

What apostasy from the worship of God is named here? BR-ASI9 182.3

“If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand.” Revelation 14:9, last part. BR-ASI9 182.4

What is to be the fate of those who, instead of worshiping God, engage in this false worship? BR-ASI9 182.5

“The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of His indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: and the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.” Revelation 14:10, 11. (See Isaiah 33:13; 34:1-10; Hebrews 12:29.) BR-ASI9 182.6

How are those described who heed this warning? BR-ASI9 182.7

“Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Revelation 14:12. BR-ASI9 182.8