What the Bible says about Shock and Awe
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Psalm 110:1-7 Even the Psalms describe the awesome might of Christ's return, showing that it is one of war and vengeance with great wrath. He is coming with power to set things straight. Richard T. Ritenbaugh Shock and Awe - and Speed Related Topics: Christ's Return | Christ's Wrath | Day of the Lord | God's Vengeance | God's Wrath | Jesus Christ's Return | Jesus Christ's Second Coming | Shock and Awe | Shock and Awe- and Speed | Vengeance | Vengeance, Days of | Wrath of the Lamb

2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 Like one of the Old Testament prophets, Paul does not hold back. He had a thorough understanding of the Old Testament due to all of the studying he had done throughout his life, and he distills it here in just a few verses. He speaks of the flaming fire, the everlasting destruction, and the glory of Christ's power, giving us an indication that we, too, as New Testament Christians, ought to understand what is coming in detail. Richard T. Ritenbaugh Shock and Awe - and Speed Related Topics: Christ's Power | Flaming Fire | Glory of Christ's Power | Glory of God | Prophetic Understanding | Shock and Awe | Shock and Awe- and Speed

Revelation 19:11-21 Not only is Christ's coming shock and awe, it is destruction as we have never imagined it. The angel calls the birds to devour the flesh of all people, small and great. Jesus Christ comes back to wage a righteous war, one that has been brewing for 6,000 years due to mankind's hostility and rebellion to God. By the time this prophecy is fulfilled, God has had enough of sin. Christ comes back and treads the winepress of His wrath, where the blood spilled comes up to the horse's bridles. It is hard to imagine blood three or four feet deep and flowing like a river. Talk about shock! Some people faint dead away when they see just a drop of blood, but imagine a river of blood flowing through the Valley of Jehoshaphat (Revelation 14:20; Joel 3:9-13)! Not a pretty picture. As is happening in Iraq today, the enemy regime and all of its supporters must be removed before a new and better government can be installed. In like manner, God has to wipe the slate clean and start over. Richard T. Ritenbaugh Shock and Awe - and Speed Related Topics: Christ's Return | Christ's Wrath | Day of the Lord | God's Wrath | Second Coming of Christ | Shock and Awe | Wrath of the Lamb

 

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