The Revelation of Jesus Christ

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Pastor Ralph H. Flynn
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Chapter 14:8-13

Lesson 28 with Answers
A Fair and Just Judgment

“Babylon” sometimes refers to a literal city, sometimes to a religious system, sometimes to a political system. all stemming from the evil character of historic Babylon. The destruction of the city of Babylon itself, whether a reference to Rome, as is commonly held, or to a rebuilt city of Babylon on the ancient site of historic Babylon, does not take place until the end of the great tribulation. Inasmuch as the context here seems to deal primarily with the end of the great tribulation and the beginning of the millennial kingdom, the reference seems to be to the literal city. Babylon is fallen, is fallen. (vs 8)

I. The Judgment upon the Worshippers of the Beast. (vs 9-11)
(A) It shall be a judgment of doom.

(B) They will be tormented with fire
and brimstone in the presence of:
(1) The Holy Angels
(2) The Lamb

(C) Christ referred to hell (gehenna) 11 out of 12 times.

(D) Christ made 12 out of 19 references to hell's fire.

How dangerous it is for men to trifle with false religions,
which dishonor the Incarnate Word and contradict the written Word.

II. The Judgment upon the Non-worshippers of the Beast. (vs 12-13)
(A) It shall be a judgment of blessing.

(B) Through some will face martyrdom
Others will go into hiding
Better than those who accept the easy way out.

(C) They kept the Commandments of God.
They kept the Faith of Jesus Christ.

(D) The voice is that of the Holy Spirit.

III. What are the six Beatitudes found in the Book of Revelation?

1. (vs 1:3) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

2. (vs 16:15) Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

3. (vs 19:9) Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb.

4. (vs 20:6) Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reighn with him a thousand years.

5. (vs 22:7) Blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

6. (vs 22:14) Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

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