Time after Pentecost · Reformation Day · Year C
Revelation 14:6-7
The Three Angels
October 31, 2028

Overview & Insights
“I saw an angel flying in midheaven, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth.” (Revelation 14:6)
Following the glorious portrayal of the Lamb standing with his people on Mount Zion celebrating their victory, we encounter a series of judgments on those who follow the beast: three angelic messages of judgment (14:6–13) followed by two visions of judgment (14:14–20). In 14:6–13 three angels issue proclamations of coming judgment (14:6–11) with the first one being more of a warning to worship God or else. These angelic messages are followed by a call to endurance for the saints and the announcement of blessing on those who die in the Lord (14:12–13). Outline c. Proclamations of judgment and reward (14:6–13) i. First angel: Proclaiming the eternal gospel (14:6–7) ii. Second angel: The fall of Babylon (14:8) iii. Third angel: Judgment of the beast’s followers (14:9–11) iv. God’s people called to endurance (14:12) v. Second beatitude: Blessing on those who die in the Lord (14:13)
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Commentary
Revelation 14 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse evangelical walkthrough of the chapter's three angels and their message.
Revelation 14 Commentary Precept Austin
A detailed inductive-study commentary with cross-references for the eternal gospel announcement.
Revelation 14:6 Commentaries BibleHub
Side-by-side classic commentary excerpts on this verse.
Revelation 14 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
John Gill's older Reformed exposition of the angel's flight and message.
Background & Word Study
Revelation 14:6 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text and Strong's numbers for the angel's announcement.
Book of Revelation Summary (Part 2) BibleProject
A short overview video covering the section of Revelation that includes chapter 14.
Guide to the Book of Revelation BibleProject
Structure and literary design of Revelation for first-time readers.
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What is the eternal gospel?
John sees an angel carrying the everlasting good news to every nation, calling all to fear God and give him glory, for the hour of judgment has come (Revelation 14:6–7). The Reformation took the flying angel with the gospel as its emblem.
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