How does Revelation 11:15 connect to Daniel's visions of God's eternal kingdom? Setting the Scene - Revelation records seven trumpet judgments. - The seventh trumpet (11:15) does not bring an immediate plague; instead, it announces a climactic reality: the visible takeover of the earth by God’s Messiah. The Trumpet Blast and the Heavenly Announcement “Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: ‘The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.’ ” (Revelation 11:15) Key observations: • “Has become” – a completed, decisive transfer of authority. • “Our Lord and His Christ” – identical to the Father-Son pattern in Daniel 7. • “Forever and ever” – the same eternal wording Daniel uses. Echoes from Daniel’s Night Visions “In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed... it will crush and bring an end to all these kingdoms, but will itself endure forever.” “I saw One like a Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven... He was given dominion, glory, and a kingdom, that those of every people, nation, and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” “Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people—the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.” Parallel details: - A single world-wide kingdom replaces every human empire. - Authority is conferred by God Himself. - The Son of Man/Messiah reigns eternally with His saints. Common Threads: Kingdom, Dominion, Eternity 1. Same Transfer of Power • Daniel: God “will set up a kingdom.” • Revelation: the kingdom “has become” His. 2. Same King • Daniel: “Son of Man” receives the throne. • Revelation: “His Christ” (the anointed King) reigns. 3. Same Timetable—Forever • Daniel repeats “everlasting” twice (7:14, 7:27). • Revelation adds the emphatic “forever and ever.” 4. Same Inclusiveness • Daniel foresees people of “every nation.” • Revelation shows that dominion encompassing “the world.” Complete Fulfillment in Christ - Daniel gave the blueprint; Revelation shows the blueprint finished in Christ. - Jesus applied Daniel 7 to Himself (Matthew 26:64) and linked His Second Coming to that prophecy. - Paul looks to the same handover: “Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father” (1 Corinthians 15:24). Why the Connection Matters Today • Certainty: God’s kingdom is not wishful thinking; it is a scheduled reality. • Continuity: Scripture’s unity—from Daniel to Revelation—confirms the reliability of every prophetic detail. • Confidence: Believers share in this reign (Daniel 7:27; Revelation 5:10), encouraging steadfast faith now while we wait for the trumpet to sound and the King to visibly rule forever. |
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