The First Four Trumpets

I. THE SEALED SCROLL

1. The Gospel
   a. The Depravity of Man (Seals 1-4)
   b. The Witness of Prophets (Seal 5)
   c. The Cross of Christ (Seal 6)

II. THE SOUNDING OF THE TRUMPETS

1. Preceded by Prayers, 8:3-5
2. Powerful in Judgment, 8:13
3. Pestilent in Spiritual Ramification, 8:7-12

III. THE SPIRITUAL RAMIFICATIONS IN JUDGMENT

Significantly Reduced in the Earth…

1. The Impact of God's Word, 8:7
2. The Influence of the Gospel, 8:8-9
3. The Illumination of the Spirit, 8:10-11
4. The Indulgence of Leadership, 8:12-13

V. THE SOUND OF THE GOSPEL

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

...for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14:23

... Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16:30-31

Believe and trust in Jesus Christ by these truths concerning Him…

1. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S INCARNATION
   a. Eternal God & Perfect Man

2. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION
   a. Excellency in Sacrifice

3. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S RESURRECTION
   a. Effectual Proof

4. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S ASCENSION
   a. Everlasting Reign

5. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CONSUMMATION
   a. Explicit Return

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10