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