Revelation chapter 18 kjv king james version verse 8. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. Any day now, the americans house could and will come tumbling down, like a house of cardsnever to rise again. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Apr 09, 2020 see how much you learned about revelation chapter 17 by taking this interactive online quiz. We must not try to interpret scripture about babylon to mean any city or nation that did not exist in bible times. I believe it refers to new york as babylon, many languages and all the worlds trade goes thru there and it says a city not country. And after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power. Revelation 18 kjv and after these things i saw another bible. Revelation chapter 18 explained discover revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Revelation 16 niv bible then i heard a loud voice from. Some bible scholars do not distinguish between the destruction of chapter 17 and that of chapter 18, but mold them altogether. Revelation 22 eden restored then the angel showed bible. Many people teach that chapter 18 is not talking about the same entity as chapter 17, but if we compare the two we see that it indeed is the same. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The focus of the previous chapter was about the judgment of the harlot religious system that rode the beast. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Also bonus points to anyone who gets two of the reference i made and tell me if you did. John was told to write what he saw in a book and send that book to the 7 churches in asia. This religious babylon was tolerated and manipulated by the leaders of the world, for a time, but then destroyed revelation 17. An angel told john in revelation chapter 18 that the people in babylon had made it a hole for demons and evildoers and that god was not pleased with what was happening in that land. Revelation chapter 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads. Another angel from heaven proclaims the fall of mystical babylon.
Revelation 18, new international version niv the bible app. Lament over fallen babylon after this i saw another angel coming down from heaven. Revelation, chapter 18 king james version christian. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Some point to two manifestations of babylon, one religious and one commercial or material.
Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to those who read and obey what it states. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. She is stripped of her power and authority and is burned up with fire. With that said and done i really hope you guys are enjoying all of this. The throwing of the large stone into the sea at the conclusion of this chapter is consistent with how jeremiah concluded his warning of judgment against ancient babylon and might be repeated here to establish the fact that gods word will come to pass, and that babylon will vanish forever. The second coming of christ, for example, obviously did not take place in the first century. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all. Revelation 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God permitted him to reveal these things to his servant john in a vision. The prior chapter used babylon as a reference to a religious or spiritual corruption. She is a cage for every unclean spirit, a cage for every unclean. Revelation 18, the 18th chapter in the final book of the bible, begins by describing the events surrounding the fall of babylon the great.
In this chapter, we see things rapidly coming to a close, and the very end of all of earth is at hand. Revelation 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The entire book of revelation which includes the special messages to those 7 churches, was sent to those churches and a blessing was pronounced upon all who would read, hear and keep the words contained in this prophecy. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity before he or she begins. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Revelation 17 and 18 are devoted to explaining the great whore and are not in a sequential time line within revelation. Study revelation 18 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. David guzik commentary on revelation 18, where god calls out to his people to separate form babylon who is left desolate and powerless. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version.
It portrays christ as the triumphant king and tells us of his complete and eternal victory over satan. It is impossible to see all the events in revelation as already fulfilled. The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had t. For a more detailed study on the history and future of the woman who rides the beast i highly recommend the book a woman rides the beast by dave hunt, harvest house, 1994. The fall of babylon revelation 18 revelation made clear. 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.
Revelation chapter 18 king james version kjv alexander. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. This book is the revelation of jesus christ given to the apostle john on the island of patmos through an angel. He said that everything in babylon was unclean because people were adulterous and hedonistic. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 18. Revelation 18 niv lament over fallen babylon after this bible. The angel referred to in chapter 18, is obviously not the same as the one who introduced the events of chapter 17. One of the big expressions in this chapter is one hour, that being the period of the ten kings revelation 17. Remember this was the of life that existed in the garden of eden. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Babylon the great, before she is destroyed by fire, is not just the spiritualreligious center of the world, but is the political and economic center of the world. After this i saw another angel coming down from heaven.
The book of revelation chapter 18 king james version. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible. Revelation chapter 2 kjv king james version betty yes the tree is a real physical tree that will exist in heaven. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Phillip on revelation 18 babylon of old or is this referring to the system of world banking. Others see the two as one, both being judged at the. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. The main focus of this chapter will be about the judgment of the babylonian counterfeit kingdom of god called. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
The main focus of this chapter will be about the judgment of the babylonian counterfeit kingdom of god called babylon the great. In the babylon of chapter 18, the kings and merchants lament and weep for her rev. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to.
In chapter 18, the context seems to indicate that babylon here is viewed in its political and economic character rather than its religious aspect. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. When an angel fulfills his responsibility, another. Therefore, we can expect the same sequence of events that have happened throughout the book of revelation. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter.
New international version 1 after this i saw another angel coming down from heaven. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me. Babylon the great the identity and destiny of material, secular babylon. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom stewart.
Your score results are displayed on the page immediately. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation chapter kjv king james version 666 is the papacy. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The distinction between chapter 17 and 18 is that the last chapter revealed to us that the almighty will use the agency of the antichrist to accomplish his judgment of the religious system of babylon the great, i. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Only one more book left so let us all make it a great one. If chapters 17 and 18 take place during the last days of the great tribulation. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The kings who destroy the babylon of chapter 17 rejoice.
Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Then i heard a loud voice from the temple saying to the seven angels, go, pour out the seven bowls of gods wrath on the earth. The focus in chapter 18 is on the judgment that the lord god gives upon that great city babylon, that mighty city 18. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Even if you had a great amount of money, what problem would you run into. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. Revelation 17 18 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 18 is the eighteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation chapter 2 explained book of revelation each. Revelation 18 niv bible after this i saw another angel. The audio book of the bible read by alexander scourby.
Babylon the great revelation chapter 18 commentary. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Thank jehovahgod for working through those that spent there life digging in the dirt. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Jun 14, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. Revelation 1718 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. Rcc also put up a statue of moloch in the vatican and catholic hospitals commit murder abortion. The book of revelation chapter 18 mystery babylon is. Revelation, chapter 18 king james version christian answers. And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, what city is like to this great city.
The babylon of chapter 18 will be destroyed by the cataclysmic judgments of god. Revelation 18 describes the impact and meaning of the fall of rome. This view conflicts with the book s own often repeated claim to be prophecy 1. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Revelation 18 kjv and after these things i saw another. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john.
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