God Wins at Armageddon

Rev. Dr. Ryan Tietz, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology and Dean of Students at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Revelation 16:12-21. God dries up the Euphrates River when the sixth censer is poured out. Though He is judging His enemies, the enemies of God take it as their opportunity to assemble together and attack His people. However, they are only allying themselves with the devil and his demonic forces. Their assembly at a place called Armageddon foreshadows God’s victory over them. That victory is completed when the seventh bowl is poured out. The proclamation, “It is done!” recalls Jesus’ triumphant cry from the cross, where He already won the victory over every enemy for us. As every other potential place of refuge falls away, the only place for safety is the crucified and risen Savior. “Come Lord Jesus!” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Revelation given to St. John. Although some look at Revelation with fear, it is a book of supreme hope in our crucified, risen, and ascended Lord. The book of Revelation gives a heavenly perspective on our earthly circumstances so that the Church in every generation is challenged, comforted, and assured of final victory through Jesus Christ.