Revelation 18 Babylon part 2

continuin our study of Revelation 18.

Yesterday I began to put down some thoughts on Mystery Babylon and this is the second part.

Many speak of a World Government System that will take over from individual sovereign states. Some consider this to be no more than a conspiracy but others contend that the enemy hides his plans in the midst of a web of conspiracy theories, so that folk dismiss or ridicule them.

This world government would be a sort-of end-time version of Babel, seeking to usurp God. In their arsenal, they have alternative internet universes and are searching for the pathway to eternal life. They represent the pinnacle of man’s accomplishments without God.

The religious elements also include attempts to bring an ecumenical understanding within the different faiths, that would exclude the sovereignty of Christ Jesus.

This new government will use persuasion to bring individual governments into their ranks. They will offer world-wide solutions to world-wide catastrophes. They will also use coercion to bring individuals to heel.

Many believe that their take-over will be launched soon and that preparation plans are well in place. This is often linked with the creation of Neom, a magnificent city, built in the desert of Saudi Arabia.

There is a tenuous link between the end-time antichrist beast and Mystery Babylon. Both will use each other for a while. However, the strict religious beliefs of the beast will lose faith in the opulent corrupt ways of Babylon and the Beast will destroy her.

Mystery Babylon has cast its shadow upon world history for so long. The death toll caused by its engineering of financial markets is unimaginable. But yet, in one day, it will sink into its grave and never be heard of again. True freedom is coming on the wings with Christ Jesus when he returns in power and glory.

I appreciate this rather a simple view of an inevitably complicated matter but this one world government is certainly watching out for. Times are moving fast and the dog may already be barking at the door.

Thank you for reading this. tomorrow: the wedding feast of chapter 19!

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Commentary

and previously:

Revelation 22:20 Our cherished hope
There will be a unity of heart when everyone calls out for his glorious return. There will be a spirit of grace upon God’s people that will bring us all together in unity and brotherhood.
Revelation 22:16 God’s Word
No-one has a monopoly on the truths of this magnificent book, and we will all have our struggles and misunderstandings on our journey, but God is demanding that we treat Revelation with the utmost respect that it deserves. The truths that were sealed in Daniel’s time will be opened up according to God’s direction. This will need purified and refined souls to understand and teach, in the midst of immense confusion and mistruths. Please pray for those who are called to understand and teach.
Revelation 22:11 In or Out…
Even at this late stage, a reference to the polarity of mankind, between the righteous and the unrighteous. One thinks of Noah’s Ark, and the obedient who were safe inside and those who chose to ignore Noah’s call for righteousness and stayed outside.
Revelation 22:7 The time is near indeed
Having taken us to the very highest of heights, surveying the Holy City that is beautiful beyond words, John brings us back to our ordinary lives, waiting with a cherished expectation for our Lord to return and keeping the words of this prophecy, with all its encouragements, admonishments and warnings.
Revelation 22:3 No longer any curse
Peter praised his contemporaries for their faith in Christ Jesus although they had never met him in real life and had only heard of him through Peter. Imagine though, what it will feel like, approaching the throne and gazing into the eyes of the Divine, to reach out and touch the very hem of his garment. It will be beyond belief…