HER HOUSE IS THE ROAD TO DEATH, PART II (15 OF 18)
Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24, Revelation 19:1-10
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Her House Is the Road to Death, Part II (15 of 18)
Series: Revelation
Patrick Edwards
Revelation 18:1-19:10
Introduction
Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly wealthy man notoriously known for his misery behavior. He is warned, however, one night by his deceased business partner that if he does not change his hateful, selfish ways he will be eternally damned. The story focuses then on the transformation of Scrooge, culminating in his repentance and redemption. It's the way, however, that Scrooge experiences this call that reminds me most of the book of Revelation. You see, in one evening Scrooge watches the past, present, and future all in one vision or dream-like event. It is, thus, in seeing all three time periods together that he changes his present lifestyle and attitude toward others and the world around him.
Revelation 18 and the beginning of chapter 19 are to be read in just this way. Examining the past, present, and future of Babylon is meant as a warning for the present reader, whether that reader is located in the first century or twenty-first. We've seen throughout this book the judgment of God against sin. We've seen the call to faithfulness to the people of God. Last time, we saw God's promise to finally defeat evil and judge the wicked systems and their agents at the end of days. And so, our passage today returns to that great harlot and prostitute called Babylon, who represents empire in all times and places. She represents the evil of the City of Man. But whereas last time the focus was simply on her final judgment, our present passage details in depth her wicked character, why she must be judged, when she will finally be judged, and how all must flee now out of her while there is still time.
Woman Folly beckons us all to come into her house and lie in her bed. Her seductive methods are appealing and, if not prudent, we will be enticed by them. Thus, we are to keep our eyes fixed on W ...
Series: Revelation
Patrick Edwards
Revelation 18:1-19:10
Introduction
Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly wealthy man notoriously known for his misery behavior. He is warned, however, one night by his deceased business partner that if he does not change his hateful, selfish ways he will be eternally damned. The story focuses then on the transformation of Scrooge, culminating in his repentance and redemption. It's the way, however, that Scrooge experiences this call that reminds me most of the book of Revelation. You see, in one evening Scrooge watches the past, present, and future all in one vision or dream-like event. It is, thus, in seeing all three time periods together that he changes his present lifestyle and attitude toward others and the world around him.
Revelation 18 and the beginning of chapter 19 are to be read in just this way. Examining the past, present, and future of Babylon is meant as a warning for the present reader, whether that reader is located in the first century or twenty-first. We've seen throughout this book the judgment of God against sin. We've seen the call to faithfulness to the people of God. Last time, we saw God's promise to finally defeat evil and judge the wicked systems and their agents at the end of days. And so, our passage today returns to that great harlot and prostitute called Babylon, who represents empire in all times and places. She represents the evil of the City of Man. But whereas last time the focus was simply on her final judgment, our present passage details in depth her wicked character, why she must be judged, when she will finally be judged, and how all must flee now out of her while there is still time.
Woman Folly beckons us all to come into her house and lie in her bed. Her seductive methods are appealing and, if not prudent, we will be enticed by them. Thus, we are to keep our eyes fixed on W ...
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