Rev 16:12 | MHM | STEP | The Seven Vials This section describes the pouring out of the sixth vial. This judgment prepares the way for a final great battle between good and evil. The imagery points to both the fall of barriers that once blocked the spread of the gospel and the last desperate efforts of evil forces. The drying up of the river makes it possible for the nations of the east to come in. At the same time, the devil and his allies gather their forces for a final conflict. God’s people are warned to stay alert and ready for this decisive moment. v. 12 : The sixth angel pours out his vial on the great river Euphrates. Some believe this means the fall of the Turkish power, since the Euphrates is where their empire began. Others think it means the river Tiber, pointing to Rome, the mystical Babylon. When this river is dried up, it removes obstacles and makes a way for the kings of the east. The fall of these powers will also help the Jews and Gentiles come to Christ, because barriers to the gospel are removed (Revelation 16:12 ).

‏ Revelation of John 16:12

The Seven Vials

This section describes the pouring out of the sixth vial. This judgment prepares the way for a final great battle between good and evil. The imagery points to both the fall of barriers that once blocked the spread of the gospel and the last desperate efforts of evil forces. The drying up of the river makes it possible for the nations of the east to come in. At the same time, the devil and his allies gather their forces for a final conflict. God’s people are warned to stay alert and ready for this decisive moment.

v. 12: The sixth angel pours out his vial on the great river Euphrates. Some believe this means the fall of the Turkish power, since the Euphrates is where their empire began. Others think it means the river Tiber, pointing to Rome, the mystical Babylon. When this river is dried up, it removes obstacles and makes a way for the kings of the east. The fall of these powers will also help the Jews and Gentiles come to Christ, because barriers to the gospel are removed (Revelation 16:12 ^a).