Category: Biblical Reflections

Revelation 20:7–15 (NKJV) After the battle of Armageddon ended and the millennial reign began, the thousand-year-reign of Christ on earth was a time of peace and holiness. As the period ends, an interesting twist appears as Satan is released from the bottomless pit and allowed to tempt those born during the Millennial period. 7 Now when … Continue reading The Great White Throne Judgment

Revelation 19:17–20:6 (NKJV) As was foretold in the last passage studied, the actual completion of the battle of Armageddon occurs in this passage. The aftermath and the subsequent reign of Christ on the earth for a thousand years is also discussed here. 17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with … Continue reading The Battle of Armageddon & the Millennial Reign

Revelation 19:11–16 (NKJV) After declaring the ultimate end to Babylon’s existence, the voice in heaven has concluded his word of judgment on her. John’s attention then turns to another opening in heaven and the appearance of Jesus riding on a white horse, preparing for Armageddon. 11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white … Continue reading Jesus on a White Horse

Revelation 19:1–10 (NKJV) John has just finished recording the finality of the fall of Babylon, making clear that this is a devastation with no possible comeback. Now, he moves to a record of the reaction in heaven to the fall of Babylon and the rejoicing over the Lord's greatness. 1 After these things I heard … Continue reading Heaven Rejoices Over the Fall of Babylon

Revelation 18:21–24 (NKJV) In the last passage, Babylon's destruction was described as severe, with fire and smoke and loss of everything, including alliances with kings and merchants. Now, John relates the finality of it all, the fact that Babylon will never rise again. 21 Then a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone … Continue reading The Finality of Babylon’s Fall

Revelation 18:14–20 (NKJV) John has just related the events of the fall of Babylon, and has explained the seven heads and ten horns of the beast. He has spoken of the mourning for Babylon made by the kings of the earth and the merchants of the earth, and the command of God for His people … Continue reading The Severity of Babylon’s Fall

Revelation 18:9–13 (NKJV) The world sees the fall of Babylon the Great due to her evil actions and God’s wrath, and then the people of the earth who knew her mourn for her fall. 9 “The kings of the earth who committed fornication and lived luxuriously with her will weep and lament for her, when … Continue reading The World Mourns Babylon

Revelation 18:1–8 (NKJV) After explaining the seven heads and the ten horns and the kingdoms they represent, John sees the destruction of the city of Babylon, the Great Harlot. 1 After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. 2 And he cried … Continue reading The Fall of Babylon

Revelation 17:12–18 (NKJV) After the fate of the woman and the beast are determined, and the seven heads are identified as the kings of seven mountains, the narrator of the vision moves on to describe the ten horns. 12 “The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but … Continue reading More on The Beast

Revelation 17:7–11 (NKJV) The last passage of Scripture discussed the appearance and description of the harlot Babylon and the scarlet beast. Today's passage will unravel some of the deeper meaning of this picture. 7 But the angel said to me, “Why did you marvel? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the … Continue reading The Woman and the Beast Explained