Revelation 16:17-17:18: Apocalypse—The 7th Bowl and the Fall of Babylon

Earth— After the seventh bowl of God's wrath is poured out, John is shown a vivid and symbolic vision of the judgment of Babylon the Great, portrayed as a harlot seated upon a scarlet beast, full of blasphemous names and adorned in luxurious riches. Babylon's downfall is announced by an angel, and her destruction is mourned by the kings of the earth and the merchants who thrived off her immoral influence.

The Rev. Joshua Knippa, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Nederland, TX, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Revelation 16:17-17:18.

Shrouded in mysterious visions of cosmic battles, plagues, and catastrophic events, the Apocalypse of St. John, or as it’s more commonly known--the Book of Revelation, paints a haunting picture of the end times. Cryptic symbols of beasts, the rise of the Antichrist, and the final judgment unfold with unsettling intensity, revealing the ultimate clash between good and evil. Yet, beneath its terrifying imagery, Revelation is also a deeply personal letter, offering comfort to early Christians facing persecution. It reassures them—and believers today—of God's control over history, His promise of redemption, and the certainty of Christ's victory.