Talk:Biblical Studies/New Testament Commentaries/Revelation/Chapter 8

Some scholars state that the "Antichrist" is in preparation during this chapter (The Mid-Tribulatory Period)to make a great move toward world conquest and that he hails from Russia. Citations for this statement and his geographical location are claimed to be found in Daniel and backed up in the book of Revelation. What are thoughts on the validity of these claims. Is there really "Biblical proof" or are these merely speculative statements made with some interpretative licensure?

The thunder that occured during this verse has been noted to be the shaking of the peoples' hearts after hearing the word. Another source noted the lightening as revealing inner most recesses of the heart and the earthquake was working in the people like to reform and change.

7 Seven Horns
The first 7 chapters of the Book of Revelation are just setting the scene for what is about to take place on Earth. Then in Chapter 8, the destruction begins. Each form of destruction is marked by an angel blowing a horn. The first horn sent hail and fire upon the Earth and burned a third of it. There were 6 more horns that were blown that all had a different form of destruction sent down to Earth.

Many people believe that the first 4 horns affect the Church and even those marked by the Seal of God. People tend to believe that the final three horns do not affect the ones that have been sealed. The last three horns seem to be described as torturous in nature as well. What do you believe?