What Does the Bible Say About Nuclear War? - Does the Bible book of Revelation refer to nuclear war?

 Some feel that the book of Revelation alludes to the devastation caused by a nuclear holocaust. (Revelation 6:14; 8:7-12; 16:1-21) For example, it describes "making fire come down our of heave to the earth." (Revelation 13:11-13) Jehovah's Witnesses understand that this refers, not to full-scale nuclear war, but to the use of atomic bombs during the Second World War. 

Although the book of Revelation does refer to those nuclear events, its purpose is not to describe the horrors in detail. When reading the book of Revelation, remember: 

. The book uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. - REVELATION 1:1.

. The book is not intended to terrify its readers. Rather, its message brings happiness to those who understand and apply it. - REVELATION 1:3.

For further information, see the article "The Book of Revelation-What Does It Mean?" 

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