Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 18 and more. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom stewart. The following six reasons establish that they are not the same. This view conflicts with the books own often repeated claim to be prophecy 1. Another angel from heaven proclaims the fall of mystical babylon. Revelation chapter 18 is about the fall, judgment, and doom of babylon. It is not consequent on events, but supposes spiritual apprehension of heavens mind. David guzik commentary on revelation 18, where god calls out to his people to separate form babylon who is left desolate and powerless. And revelation 18 verse 7 says how much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow, give her. Revelation chapter 18 but the destruction of the commercial and governmental systems will not take place, however, until the end of the great tribulation. In chapter 18, the context seems to indicate that babylon here is viewed in its political and economic character rather than its religious aspect. Revelation 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Some bible scholars do not distinguish between the destruction of chapter 17 and that of chapter 18, but mold them altogether. Another is allos meaning another of the same kind as those angels that preceded him.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Chapter 19 will resume describing a timeline, including the end of the tribulation and the earthly return of jesus christ. Revelation chapter 18 explained discover revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom. There are so many parts of revelation 18 that says america is babylon the great. Babylon the great revelation chapter 18 commentary. Introduction the babylon of this chapter undoubtedly includes an. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
After these things i saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. Read revelation 18 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Chapter 18 is a warning from heaven, not the angel of judgment of the earth. The focus in chapter 18 is on the judgment that the lord god gives upon that great city babylon, that mighty city 18. The second coming of christ, for example, obviously did not take place in the first century. As in chapter 17, babylon is the whore of earth, but chapter 18 focuses on her political whoredom with the rulers of the earth and her material whoredom with the merchants of the earth. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 18. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 18 by tom stewart. It may be that the new name is a name of the lord jesus.
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