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INTRODUCTION
We saw the vivid description of the Harlot and the Scarlet Beast
We read about her fornication
We looked at the prostitution that she will promote to the entire world.
It was an introduction to what was going to happen in Chapter 18.
THIS WEEK
We are going to take in the sobering reality of Judgement.
Though our proclivity is to see Babylon as deserving of judgement
I want to present a different way of seeing this text.
I believe that when the church see’s itself as the unfaithful, it changes our heart for the unfaithful.
TURN TO
PRAY
Rev 18:1-
BY THIS POINT IN HISTORY
BABYLON WOULD HAVE BEEN THE CHIEF INFLUENCE OF THE ENTIRE WORLD
THIS ANGEL BEGINS TO DESCRIBE WHAT THIS WILL LOOK LIKE
THOUGH BABYLON IS FALLEN
IN IT’S FALLEN STATE, IT STILL HOSPITABLE TO A FEW DIFFERENT BEINGS
It has become a dwelling place of demons.
A Prison for every foul spirit.
A cage for every unclean and hated bird
Remember ?
NOT ONLY IS THIS THE REALITY OF BABYLON THE GREAT
THIS HAS EFFECTED EVERY NATION.
In verse 3, we see it is ALL NATIONS
They all participated in the drunkeness of her fornication.
The Kings of the Earth
All World Leaders
Committed fornication with her
The Merchants of the Earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury
These men are none other than Tribulation Hustlers.
Men who extort women, and make money off of their beauty.
They are the ones who take the prostitution industry to the next level.
WHERE IS THE CHURCH DURING THIS TIME IN HISTORY?
IF YOU BELIEVE IN A PRE-MID TRIB RAPTURE:
THE CHURCH HAS ALREADY BEEN TAKEN UP
IF YOU BELIEVE IN A POST TRIB RAPTURE:
SOME OF THE CHURCH HAS BEEN MARTYRED
SOME OF THE CHURCH HAS SURVIVED AND IS STILL AWAITING THE 2ND COMING OF THE LORD.
ONE THING IS FOR SURE, GOD IS STILL LOOKING TO SAVE MORE PEOPLE.
IF YOU DO NOT BELIEVE IN THE RAPTURE, ONLY THOSE WHO SURVIVED THE BEHEADINGS AND PERSECUTION ARE LEFT
GOD HASN’T FORGOTTEN THEM.
REV 18:4
HE IS STILL WAITING FOR THEM TO MAKE A DECISION.
JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WHO IS ON THE FENCE TODAY.
ANOTHER ANGEL COMES ON THE SCENE AND BEGINS TO SPEAK TO THOSE WHO ARE STILL GOD’S PEOPLE, BUT HAVE YET TO MAKE A DECISION FOR JESUS.
THIS STATEMENT COULD BE SEEN IN TWO WAYS:
This statement is specifically for the people present during this time
Or a warning to the Church reading this passage.
Exhorting them to come out from the deception.
“Come out of her, my people”
Why is this important?
This should tell us something
That even though the world is at its worst
Even though Babylon has commited such a great sin and led many astray.
God is willing and able to save
God is desiring the remnants of the church to come out from amongst the destruction of Rome.
Separate yourself from her, he bids
Remove yourself from her, he asks
Come out of her, Come away.
Lest you share in her sins.
Lest you receive of her plagues.
For the time is fast approaching
When Babylon will be judged for all that she has done to herself and others
John is speaking as if these events have already taken place
As it stands, today, these events have yet to happen.
We are still awaiting the judgment
But the most important thing, is that right now grace is available to us.
One day, Judgement will come to Babylon
Babylon’s sin will be so plentiful, that they will rise to Heaven
This action will remind God that there comes a point where Grace is no longer available.
Where the story of Grace comes to an end
Where Grace and the Free Gift of Salvation is no longer available
Where Grace is absent there is judgement
THEN THE “OTHER VOICE” SAID SOMETHING INTERESTING
Render to her, just as she rendered to you
Repay her double according to her works
In the cup she has mixed, mix double for her
Torment and Sorrow
She says in her heart,
“I AM QUEEN”
“I AM NO WIDOW”
“I WILL NOT SEE SORROW”
This is the anthem of Godless Leaders
I don’t know who this command is to, but by the text, I believe it could be speaking to a specific people
One can say it is for those who were blinded by her
It is a command to those who were deceived by her
It is a command to those who were called out from being like her.
PAY HER BACK FOR HOW SHE DECEIVED YOU
CHURCH, WE HAVE TO REALIZE A COUPLE OF THINGS
We are called to be different
Set Apart from this world
But passionate to see this world saved
In order for this to happen, we must Come Away
We must spend time with Jesus
We must walk in the light as He is in the light
As we learn more about the Truth, we will prevent ourselves from becoming deceived.
As the Babylonian Mindset gains popularity
We shall not be moved by its influence
As it continues to grow in its wickedness
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