the great harlot
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THE GREAT HARLOT
JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24
JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24
The harlot is the city of Rome All the kings of the earth commit immorality
with her (17:1, 2) Sits on the Beast (17:3) Drunk on blood of the saints (17:6) Sits on seven hills (17:9) Water she sits on are peoples and nations
(17:15, 16) The great city ruling over the kings of the
world (17:18)
Harlot Destroyed by the Beast & Ten Kings
Rev. 17:16-17 Beast is Roman Empire ruled by emperors
that will lead it into judgment (Rev. 17:7-11)– Seven heads represent the rulers of the Roman
Empire Ten horn are ten kings who have the
authority like the beast (Rev. 17:12-18)– Have one purpose: to give power and authority
to the beast
JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24
Heads of Beast are EmperorsRev. 17:9-11
Seven heads = seven kings Five fallen: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula,
Claudius, Nero One is - Vespasian (AD 69-79) Not yet, remain a little while - Titus (AD 79-
81) Eighth - Domitian (AD 81-96)
JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24
Great Harlot Condemned for Persecution of Christians
Rev. 18:24 Babylon’s sins
– Dwelling place of demons– Prison of every unclean spirit– Prison of every unclean and hateful bird– All nations drank of her immortality– Kings of the earth have a committed immorality
with her– Merchants have become rich by her sensuality
JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24
Great Harlot Condemned for Persecution of Christians
Rev. 18:24 People called out of Babylon
– Not to participate in hers sins to not receive her plagues
God’s judgment– Sin piled high to heaven– God remembered her iniquities– God gave her back double according to her
deeds– Receive torment and mourning for her pride
JUDGMENT - GREAT HARLOTRev. 17:1-18:24
GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTRev. 19:1-21
Praise to God for JudgmentRev. 19:1-6
Hallelujah = Praise God– Halal - praise– Jah-God
Those who offer praise for judgment of the harlot– Great multitude in heaven (Redeemed)– Twenty-four elders & living creatures– Bond-servants
Marriage Feast of the LambRev. 19:7-10
Saints invited to the marriage feast– Marriage of the Lamb has come– Bride is ready - Dressed in fine linen =
righteous deeds Relationship between God and his people
depicted as a marriage (Hos. 2:19-20; Isa. 54:5; Matt. 22:10)
Blessed are those invited to the marriage feast points happy fulfillment for the faithful
GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTRev. 19:1-21
White Horse Rider’s VictoryRev. 19:11-18
Description of rider– Faithful and true– Judges with righteousness– Wages war, Armies of heaven follow him– Eyes of flaming fire– Many diadems on His head– Name called the word of God– Sharp sword from his mouth to smite nations– King of kings and Lord of lords
Assurance of Christ’s victory over Rome
GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTRev. 19:1-21
Defeat of Beast & False Prophet Announced
Rev. 19:19-21 Beast and kings of the earth make war with
rider of white horse Beast and false prophet thrown into the lake
of fire– False prophet deceived those who had the mark
of the beast and worshipped his image Rest were killed by the sword from the mouth
of Him who sits on the white horse
GOD’S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTRev. 19:1-21
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