Victory in the Lord
Read Revelation 17
Rev 17:6-7 When I saw
her, I was greatly astonished. 7 Then the angel said to me: “Why are you
astonished? I will explain to you the mystery of the woman and of the beast she
rides, which has the seven heads and ten horns.”
WHAT is the explanation of the meaning of this chapter? (You
read it, right?)
The seven heads of
the beast are seven hills on which the
woman sits. Rome is the “city of the seven hills”. Rome is also known as
the ‘Mother of prostitutes’. And the seven heads also represent seven kings.
The phrase “five have
fallen” means that the majority of kings have come and gone. One
is currently on the throne, and one has not yet come. When he does come,
he must remain for a little while
because ‘the time is near’ (1:3). After his departure the beast will reveal
itself in an eighth king, who
is not a newcomer, for he has already appeared as one of the seven.
It is believed
this 8th king is Nero. He was emperor of Rome who severely
persecuted Christians. But he is going to his destruction, as every
God-opposing monster goes.
“The ten horns are ten kings. They are with the
Antichrist, the leader of Rome. They rule satellite states. But they have not yet received a kingdom, and
they will receive their authority along with the beast for a short time. God forms these leaders’ power, but he limits
their rampage!
Their war against the Lamb is useless, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings.
His called, chosen and faithful followers will share his victory.” (D.A.
Carson (1994). New Bible Commentary; 21st Century Edition.)
A Moment’s Thought: Jesus is truly King and Conqueror.
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