The Whole Counsel of God Revelation 17:9-18; 18:1-24; 19:1-21
Jun 19, 2023
Dive into the rich symbolism of Revelation, exploring seven heads and ten horns tied to Rome's rulers. Discover the cycle of empires and how modern consumer capitalism mirrors past failures. Witness the symbolic fall of Babylon as a cautionary tale against corrupt ideologies. Uncover the temptations of materialism that challenge faith, reminiscent of ancient Rome's allure. Finally, reflect on the stark contrast between the lamentations of the fallen and the joyous victory represented in the marriage supper of the Lamb.
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Seven Mountains Symbolize Rome
- St. John uses seven mountains as blunt symbolism pointing to Rome's seven hills.
- Fr. Stephen De Young explains the woman sits in Rome, tying Revelation's imagery to the imperial city.
Nero Imagery In The Beast
- St. John hints the beast-as-eighth alludes to Nero's wounding-and-return legend.
- Fr. Stephen De Young links coded numbers and wounded-return myths to first-century context.
Called, Chosen, And Faithful Defined
- Fr. Stephen De Young explains called, chosen, and faithful as nested subsets of response to God's call.
- Called reaches many; chosen are appointed; faithful persevere in that purpose.