In essence, spiritual Babylon represents a religion based on human teachings, established on human ideas, and supported by human traditions. So evil is this system that it is depicted as having been “drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus” ( Revelation 17:6, NKJV) - horrific images of just how corrupt Babylon is (see also Isaiah 49:26). The Genesis account puts it this way, “Therefore its name is called Babel, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth” ( Genesis 11:9, NKJV). The Babel builders built this monument for their own glory, and God confused their languages. The Tower of Babel, the site of ancient Babylon, was built in direct defiance to the Word of God. It is there that the Tower of Babel was built, a symbol of human self-sufficiency, self-preservation, and independence from God ( 11:1-4).” - Ángel Manuel Rodríguez, “The Closing of the Cosmic Conflict: Role of the Three Angels’ Messages,” unpublished paper, p. It all began on the plain of the land of Shinar, a region in the southern part of Mesopotamia, today south Iraq, called Babylonia. “In order to search for an understanding of the nature of Babylon, we need to go back to its first reference in the biblical record, in Genesis. Thank you for your interest and may God Bless you as you read the Bible and learn His written Word.Image © Review & Herald Publishing at I will do my best to answer any questions as time permits. In the event you find spelling errors, please send an email message to the webmaster indicating where you found the error and what that error is. Please pass this web site address to a friend, relative, or acquaintance to whom you think may be interested. Individual subjects become easier to understand and believe as you research supporting scriptures. Scriptures are shown to give support for many explanations you’ll read. But when it comes to salvation issues, there should be NO differences of opinion. Christians should be able to discuss those differences without fighting over their meanings. Some will interpret the how, what, and even the timing in the book of Revelation differently depending on their method of interpretation. Those events are subject to interpretation but they are not a salvation issue. There will be differences of opinion about exactly what and the timing of events that take place in the Book of Revelation. As for Salvation issues, there should be no conflicting views contained here. Those seeking the truth will find God’s written Word, the Bible, to be the final authority, in all that they seek. What greater place to do that than on the world wide web that can be seen and read by people virtually everywhere. He is telling us that we are to proclaim His gospel to not only our friends and neighbors, but also to those throughout the entire world. I do this to be faithful to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as He told us in Matthew 28 verse 19 to go out and teach all nations (In case you don’t already know, the nations mean the people – everyone). I am but a simple lay person with a deep desire to educate those who are honestly seeking the truth. Much time has been devoted to the gathering of the enclosed information. How and Where Did we get the Book of RevelationĪll Other Books of the Bible Can Be Found Here at Our Other Site Example: Individual Subjectsįor Menu click here: /book-of-revelation/ There are at least 60 additional specific items of interest. Subjects such as: the Rapture, Red Heifer, Signs of the Times, How do I become a Christian and others. Electronic links applying to subject matter contained in the meanings, may be inserted that directs to additional information regarding the subject being discussed. Each page of scripture is from the King James Bible, and is immediately followed by the meaning of that scripture. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the Book of Revelation one by one. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. This web site explains the Book of Revelation, each individual scripture.īegin by reading the Introduction first.
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