The Seven Last Plagues After the Close of Probation

No, there are exactly seven last plagues that will be poured out after the close of human probationARSH March 18, 1858, page 142.5+2. These seven specific judgments represent the final manifestation of the unmingled wrath of God and signify the conclusion of earth's historyJEO 88.2+2.

The Nature and Number of the Plagues

The seven last plagues are a distinct series of events that occur once Christ finishes His intercessory work in the heavenly sanctuaryCET 100.2+1. These judgments are final and absolute, leaving no further opportunity for repentance5T 212.4+1.

• Completion of Wrath: The seven plagues are the "last" because in them the wrath of God is filled up and completed Revelation 15:1MWV2 219.3+1.

• Sequential Outpouring: These plagues are poured out in successive order over a period of approximately one yearARSH August 7, 1860, page 90.2+1.

• Literal Judgments: Much like the ten plagues of Egypt, these seven final plagues are real, literal events that fall upon those who have rejected God's truth Exodus 7:3-5MWV2 219.3+1.

Timing and the Close of Probation

The pouring out of these seven vials is inextricably linked to the end of Christ's priestly ministryEVRR237+1.

• Cessation of Mercy: Not one drop of these plagues is poured out until mercy has finished its last pleadings and the door of probation is forever shutJEO 88.2+2.

• The Investigative Judgment: Before the plagues begin, the cases of all living beings are decided in the investigative judgment, and the righteous receive the seal of the living God for protectionEVRR237+2.

• Departure from the Sanctuary: When the work of sealing is done, Jesus throws down the censer, announces "It is done," and departs from the sanctuary Revelation 22:11EVRR237+1.

• No Intercessor: During the time these seven plagues are falling, no man can enter the temple in heaven; the saints must stand in the sight of a holy God without an intercessor Revelation 15:8BHB 25.10+1.

Conclusion of Earth's History

The seventh plague marks the final culmination of all earthly strifeARSH March 18, 1858, page 142.5+1. As the seventh angel pours his vial into the air, a great voice from the throne of God declares, "It is done," coinciding with the second coming of Christ and the end of the world Revelation 16:17GNT 103.1+1. While the wicked suffer the full force of these judgments, God's people find refuge and security under the shadow of the Almighty Psalms 91:1-10TRU 10.2.