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ExpositionRev. 17:1-18The Vision (Rev. 17:1-6)The woman in the vision, in contrast to the woman of chapter 12, will be the harlotchurch of the ecumenical movement, having embraced the pagan babylonianism. Theecumenical movement of all world religions will persecute believers unto death.The Interpretation (Rev. 17:7-18)The angel revealed the mystery of the woman, who will be the religious system headedup by the Antichrist. Babylonianism was the religion of five fallen kings (Egypt, Assyria,Babylon, Persia, and Greece), the one current king (Roman), and the one coming king (revivedRoman system). At the outset of the Great Tribulation, when the Antichrist will demand to beworshiped, the kings will hate the harlot religion and worship the satanic beast.Theological ConcernsSatan’s religion has not changed in over 6000 years. As the founder of pantheism, heoffered deathlessness (“reincarnation”) and deification (“humanism”) to Adam and Eve (Gen.3:4-6). All world religions (and hence babylonianism) may be reduced down to these twocommon tenets of satanic religion. He will pose as the first reincarnated god-man, representedby the “perfect” 666.Textual IssuesRev. 17:4—some MSS omit “her fornication.”Summary of Chapter SeventeenThe Lord’s judgment on religious Babylon is allowing it to run her course andculminating in satanic worship by her devotees.BackgroundCHAPTER EIGHTEENThis chapter gives subsequent events to chapter 17 with regard to the defunct religiousBabylon, indicating that the political Antichrist will dominate the world with his economicpolicies and self-worship.ExpositionRev. 18:1-24
The Condemnation of Babylon (Rev. 18:1-8)Another angel announced the fall of Babylon with the double declaration “Babylon thegreat is fallen, is fallen” (cf. 14:8), revealing divine wrath for her fornication, wealth, pride, andsin.The Cry for Babylon (Rev. 18:9-19)Her fall will cause great wailing and mourning from her merchants as the system andphysical properties crumble before their eyes.The Destruction of Babylon (Rev. 18:20-24)The Lord will allow violence to destroy commercial Babylon, which will signify a seriesof “no mores” (vv. 21-23).Theological ConcernsThe holy apostles are in heaven and told to rejoice. This adds credence to theinterpretation that the church age saints (including apostles) do not go through the Tribulation,but are removed before it begins in the Rapture.Textual IssuesRev. 18:3—CT has “have fallen” instead of TR “have drunk.”Summary of Chapter EighteenBackgroundThis chapter summarizes the fall of condemned commercial Babylon.CHAPTER NINETEENChapter 19 connects with chapter 16 chronologically and reveals the Second Coming ofChrist at the conclusion of the Tribulation.ExpositionThe Heavenly Praise (Rev. 19:1-6)Rev. 19:1-21Four spontaneous expressions of “alleluia” come out of heaven in anticipation for theSecond Coming. Saints will praise the Lord for avenging their martyrdom.The Marriage of the Lamb (Rev. 19:7-10)
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