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