June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023
Babylon the Religious System
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Revelation 17:1-5
Introduction
One thing we notice in the book of Revelation, is that the Devil, Satan,
that old Dragon, is a great imitator of God. He mocks, and sets up his
own ways to mimic what God does. Notice the similarity of these two
verses:
Rev. 17:1 ¶ And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven
vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew
unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many
waters:
June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
Babylon's Fall - Political/Commercial
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Revelation 18:1-8
Introduction
Notice, that the Fall of Babylon is referenced back in Revelation
14:6-8. Let's go back and look at it. Clearly that is the timeline of
events, and Revelation 17-18 are parenthetical statements, clarifying
the details of the fall of Babylon. In Chapter 17, we noted the fall of
the religious system of Babylon. It seems more of a system, than a
physical, actual place. Notice in Revelation 18, the wording certainly
lends itself more to a physical place, and location that would represent
the center of political or commercial activity.