Babylon was an ancient kingdom. Spiritually in the scripture Babylon represents: confusion, persecution, and hypocrisy against God’s true people.
“By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.” (Heb 11:30) Before the Israelites could conquer the promised land, they had to pull down and totally defeat the stronghold of that land: Jericho. The plan to defeat Jericho was a seven day plan laid out by Almighty God himself. … Read more
“But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.” (Revelation 2:14) The condition is described here in Revelation 2:14 as a spiritual condition … Read more
“Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.” (Revelation 2:20) The spirit of Jezebel (the false bride of Christ, the false queen, see post: “Should Jezebel Be … Read more
“And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.” (Revelation 2:21) The “her” that Jesus gave “space to repent of fornication” was that false Christian spiritual condition (Jezebel). This Jezebel spirit claims to be married to Jesus (claims to be his church) but yet flirts and fornicates with evil and … Read more
“But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.” (Revelation 2:24) This final statement is addressed to a specific audience – those who have stood true … Read more
“Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and … Read more
“And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.” ~ Revelation 5:8 The Bible often indicates that harps were used as part of the worship of … Read more
Note: the opening of the seven seals starts in Revelation Chapter 6. In the previous chapters 4 and 5 of Revelation, all things have been placed in their proper order: God is being worshiped from the very throne of everyone’s heart, and Jesus, the Lamb of God, is at his right hand. Now Jesus starts … Read more
“And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in … Read more
The seventh seal is part of God’s final plan in Revelation, similar to the plan he had for destroying Jericho in the Old Testament. “And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. And ye shall compass the city, all … Read more
“And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood; And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.” Revelation … Read more
“And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!” ~ Revelation 8:13 As has been noted many times before, … Read more
This is a follow-on post to “666 Number of the Beast and His Image.” If you want to compare the true weight of something, put it in an old fashioned balance-scale and place what you want to compare it to on the other side of the balance. You’ll quickly find out if they are equal … Read more
I have also covered this subject in numerous posts earlier about the beasts of Revelation. What is the mark of the Beast 666? This mark represents the spiritual conditions of unsaved man, and unsaved mankind in general. People without the redemption of their soul and spirit by the power of salvation through Jesus Christ, are … Read more
In Revelation the 14th chapter we are introduced to the term “Babylon” representing a key target of the wrathful judgement of God. “And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.” ~ Revelation 14:8 Why … Read more
“And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.” ~ Revelation 16:12 Note: the pouring out of the vials in Revelation chapter 16 in general represents the strong Judgement God has towards … Read more
“And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.” Revelation 16:13 First, let us consider the event that happened before these three unclean spirits “came out.” Frogs prefer to live in … Read more
Note: this diagram below shows where the seventh vial message is within the full Revelation message. These “vials of God’s wrath” messages complete the purpose of God to destroy the influence of hypocrisy. To better understand a high level view of Revelation, you can also see the “Roadmap of Revelation.” “And the seventh angel poured … Read more
In the Old Testament Babylon was divided into two parts when it was destroyed. In the New Testament she is divided into three parts before being destroyed. The three parts of spiritual Babylon represent the three main categorical divisions of religion that mankind has created: Paganism, Catholicism, Protestantism. God categorizes all mankind that is not … Read more
A harlot church condition is one that is not completely faithful to only love and obey her faithful husband. “These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful. Then he … Read more
“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:” ~ Revelation 17:1 It takes a messenger/preacher that is anointed with the Holy Spirit to pour out … Read more
“…I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.” ~ Revelation 17:1-2 In many places in the scriptures (in both the Old … Read more
“So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.” ~ Revelation 17:3 Note the structure of this beast is the same as the red dragon of Revelation 12, and the beast … Read more
“And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:” ~ Revelation 17:4 As spoken about in detail in previous posts, this woman named Babylon is a symbolic representation of a … Read more
“And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.” ~ Revelation 17:7 In the previous posts I showed how easily one can marvel and be impressed by the deception of … Read more
Earlier in Revelation the 17th chapter, the fake-Christian spirit of the unfaithful harlot Babylon was shown to be sitting upon the waters and upon the beast. This means she exercises control over both. “…Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: So he carried me … Read more
“And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.” ~ Revelation 18:1 The world “angel” in the original means messenger sent from God. Only Jesus is the messenger sent from God with great power. And only he is the light that … Read more
“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” ~ Revelation 18:4 This voice from heaven is the Word of God as it has been recorded in the scriptures: “Be ye not unequally yoked … Read more
In Revelation chapter 18, God declares the immediacy and intensity of Babylon’s final judgement. And yet, at the very same time, Babylon is bragging about her own claim to spiritual righteousness and authority. (Please note: Babylon stands for the spiritual hypocrisy of those claiming to be Christian, but yet they live under the power of … Read more
“Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.” Revelation 18:20 The spirit of Babylon’s hypocrisy has always worked in some way throughout history. That is why the scripture states “and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.” It is the … Read more
Many are getting an understanding of the meaning and the need to “come out of Babylon” (see Revelation 18:4-5). But there still seems to be a lot of confusion concerning “where do I go?” “Come out of Babylon” in a “nut shell” means to forsake being just a nominal Christian. Quit playing the social religious … Read more
Note: this chapter and other parts of Revelation, show us a picture of a worship service. This chapter 19 worship service is similar to chapter 4 in this manner, but for one key difference: in chapter 19, (after spiritual Babylon was exposed and destroyed in chapters 17 and 18), there is a marriage ceremony as … Read more
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