Book of revelation chapter 17-18

Now well back up a little and get the detail on babylons three dimensional destruction. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 1718 youtube. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Almost since the beginning of time, the story of man on earth has been the tale of two cities, babylon the city of man, and jerusalem the city of god.

Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. Both of these chapters deal with the subject of babylon and form a unit of prophetic doctrine, namely, the destruction of babylon. And the woman which thou sawest is the great city which hath a kingdom over the kings of the earth. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In general, however, it is helpful to consider chapter 17 as dealing with babylon as an ecclesiastical or spiritual entity and chapter 18 as dealing with babylon as a political entity. Chapter seventeen describes her influence, while chapter eighteen prescribes her destruction. Home audio studies the book of revelation the book of revelation.

With the conclusion of the bowl judgments were right at the end of the great tribulation. When one considers that chapter divisions are not part of the original inspired text and takes chapters 17 and 18 as one unified passage, the similarities between the woman and. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. As noted in chapter 12, it may be that satan is the spiritual driving force, the antichrist is the emperor, and babylon is the. Section 6, chapters 17 19, the fall of the great harlot and the beasts. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The beast from the sea in chapter and the dragon of chapter 12 are also described as having seven heads and ten horns, which implies that these three satan, the antichrist, and babylon are connected. Thus far in the book of revelation five enemies of christ have been.

These concluding events include the fall of babylon, described in revelation 1718. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the. Chapters 1718 with the conclusion of the bowl judgments weve seen the end of the great tribulation. Similar to chapter 12, which provides a concise history of satans efforts to destroy christ and gods people, including the true church of god, revelation 17 documents the work of a powerful, false religious system that has long deceived and ruled over numerous nations and peoples. When an angel fulfills his responsibility, another distinct judgment takes place on the earth. Any interpretation of revelation 17 and 18 is difficult because expositors have not agreed as to the detail of their interpretations. Revelation 17 is the destruction of the religious babylon that takes place about the center of the seven years after the antichrist declares himself to be god and no longer needs the one world religion. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 17. What if the book of revelation 1718 applies to todays. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation.

Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 1718 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast 17 one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, come, i will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters. And tthe dwellers on earth whose names have not been written in uthe book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel to see the beast, because pit was. They shall see their folly, and how they have been bewitched and enslaved by the harlot, and be made instruments in. This entry is part 14 of 16 in the series revelation. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. We have seen that rome may have been thought of in revelation 17. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. One of the angels who had the vials, explains the meaning of the former vision of the antichristian beast that was to reign 1260 years, and then to be destroyed. Revelation 17 begins by clearly identifying the woman in this chapter as a harlot verse 1 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication verse 2.

The angel explains the mystery of the woman, of the beast, etc. Revelation 17 and there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Read, and the woman whom thou sawest is not that, but the great city, which has a kingdom over the kings of the earth. Rome was th whole world, and al the world was rome. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. This chapter speaks of the destruction of babylon, an immoral empire. The book of revelation is the key for a complete understanding of the great controversy between christ and satan as revealed in the scriptures. Verses 12 18 the significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. Josephus lists the 10 horns who received authority for one hour revelation 17. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Revelation 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The prior chapter used babylon as a reference to a religious or spiritual corruption.

In chapter 18 we will read about the destruction of the commercial, political babylon when it takes place at the end of the great tribulation. Many elaborate, literal interpretations of the book of the revelation are based on the specific details of rev. Let me summarize where we left off in revelation and how it applies to this chapter. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. With these words the angels explanation of the mystery of the woman see revelation 17. Its no coincidence that the final days of the age of man are taken up with a battle involving these two cities. To read in another version or listen to the portion of scripture click here.

However, a closer reading of revelation 1718 and, in truth, much of the book of revelation also shows that johns apocalyptic message seems grounded in a firm foundation of hebrew scripture. Introduction revelation 17 and 18 are two of the most intriguing chapters of the bible, yet two of the most difficult and disputed. In revelation 17 and 18, the fall of babylon is carefully detailed. Chapter 17 john is shown that babylon the great, the mother of harlots and abominations, has become established throughout the earth. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. Babylon the great, the mother of all the prostitutes and all the filthy practices on the earth. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. To many, the symbolic nature of the numbers in the book of the revelation simply makes v. The judgment of the great whore, which sits on many waters, revelation 17. This chapter is, on several accounts, very important, and particularly as it appears to explain several of the most remarkable symbols in the book.

A woman arrayed in purple and scarlet, with a golden cup in her hand sits upon the beast. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Another angel from heaven proclaims the fall of mystical babylon. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. By jack kelley friday august 3rd, 2012 about 23 minutes to read.

However, these are two of the most difficult chapters of revelation to interpret and expositors vary widely in their understanding of. Verses 1218 the significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. This religious babylon was tolerated and manipulated by the leaders of the world, for a time, but then destroyed revelation 17. I will shew unto thee the a judgment of the great b whore that sitteth upon many c waters. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. To many, the symbolic nature of the numbers in the book of the revelation simply makes rev. Net bible as for the woman you saw, she is the great city that has sovereignty over. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. In chapter 17 the seductive power of luxury and greed is matched with the commercial power of chapter 18. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The woman was presented as the mother of all prostitutes, as symbol for the false religion that many followed. Revelation chapter 17 explained book of revelation each.

In revelation chapter 17, john witnessed a woman dressed in a scarlet red and purple robe. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. The woman whom you saw is the great city begins the final explanatory item of the bowlcarrying angel. Chapters seventeen and eighteen are connected in that they portray the judgment of god on a city called babylon the great. She was adorned in flashy jewels and an overabundance of gold. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation chapter 18 explained book of revelation each. Chapter 20 the millennium with the investigative and executive judgment of the wicked. Chapter 17 nd there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, come hither. Therefore, we can expect the same sequence of events that have happened throughout the book of revelation. Chapter 17, 18, and 19 of the revelation faith hope love.

The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. This seems to refer to political intrigues in which the leaders of these nations collaborate with this harlot in spiritual misconduct, with each party seeking its own. Most commentaries in their attempt to force revelation 17 to refer to. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.

But that we are to confine ourselves to rome, either papal or pagan or both. May 07, 2011 the book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. The angel referred to in chapter 18, is obviously not the same as the one who introduced the events of chapter 17. This seems to refer to political intrigues in which the leaders of these nations collaborate with this harlot in.