"There is such a thing as forced love, In Rev. 8:7-13 all the force used here by God is because of love."
Mt 10:28 :burnlib:
"II. Events Accompanying the Trumpet Blowing (Re 8:6–13)
A. First trumpet (8:6–7): One-third of the trees and grass are burned by hail and fire mixed with blood.
B. Second trumpet (8:8–9): One-third of the marine life and ships are destroyed by a burning object that falls into the waters.
C. Third trumpet (8:10–11): One-third of the fresh waters are poisoned, killing many people by a falling object known as Bitterness.
D. Fourth trumpet (8:12–13)
1. The action (8:12) : One third of the sun, moon, and stars are darkened.
2. The aftermath (8:13) : A flying eagle now warns the earth in regard to the final three trumpet judgments." Willmington, H. L. (1999). The Outline Bible (Re 8:5–13). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
In Rev.9:18 God kills one third of humanity on earth, stunning force that will lead to love.
"B. The horror of these demons (9:16–19)
1. Their number (9:16) : The army numbers 200 million warriors.
2. Their nature (9:17–19): They have the appearance of horses and riders.
a. The horses have heads like lions and tails like deadly serpents, and they breathe out smoke and flaming sulphur (9:17b–19).
b. The riders wear brightly colored breastplates (9:17a).
B. The reaction (9:20–21): How do the survivors of this horrible invasion respond after witnessing the death of untold millions?
1. They refuse to repent (9:20a).
2. They continue to rebel (9:20b–21)." Willmington, H. L. (1999). The Outline Bible (Re 9:15–21). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
