14:6-7 What is the everlasting gospel?
14:6-7 What is the everlasting gospel?
This is the same gospel message that has been proclaimed from the beginning. It will continue throughout the remaining three and a half years of the tribulation (cp Mt 24:14).
The significance of the gospel at this time is that it is proclaimed to counteract the deceptions by Antichrist and the false prophet. They will deceive people by the signs and wonders and miracles they perform into believing that Antichrist is God (cp Dan 11:36-39; 2 Th 2:3-4, 7-9; Rev 13:1-5, 11-18).
The emphasis on the angel's gospel message is to fear God rather than Antichrist; to give glory to God rather than to man; and to worship God, not the image. God will also send His two witnesses - Enoch and Elijah - to preach the gospel at this time. They too will testify to God's salvation during the last three and a half years of the tribulation (cp Rev 11:3-12).
14:8 See comments on
Rev 18:1-3.