Fake Religion

Revelation 17

I was sure tempted to look at what others have said about this chapter, but that is not in keeping with my goals of putting on paper what I understand, or have knowledge of.  Many books have been written on what people believe the Revelations are saying, it is a wise person who first reads the Scripture and asks the Holy Spirit to give them insights. I understand a battle is going to take place between the great prostitute and the beast.  We have already identified the beast, and I’ve often heard that the woman or prostitute is the fake church or religion; your guess is as good as mine.

It is clear that John is talking about things that have not come to pass at the time of his writing.  If you read between the lines, it seems as if this prostitute has power over nations and kings, and the beast and the ones with his mark on them, make war with the great prostitute.  It looks like ten kingdoms come together to give power to the beast.

It is clear from Revelation 17:14, “They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and Kings of kings, and those with him are called chosen and faithful.”  It is also clear that the beast will be doing the will of God when he destroys the great prostitute, but he will not have a clue that it is God who is arranging this fight.  Revelation 17:17, “for God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal powers to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.  It is clear that John is talking about the ten rulers of these ten nations.

From the Back Porch,

Bob Rice