Sermon, May 10, 2009 - Babylon
Revelation 17 Babylon
Rev 1-5 Personal preparation for receiving the book’s message
Rev 6-16 Panoramic views of human history
Rev 17-22 Vision of the end of history
A. THEME [1-2]
1. A vision
2. A vision of Babylon
3. A vision of the seductiveness of Babylon
4. A vision of the success of Babylon
B. THE VISON [3-6]
1. The attractiveness of Babylon
2. What’s wrong with the Babylon
3. Her successful career
C. THE EXPLANATION OF THE VISION [7-18]
1. An uneasy relationship between church and state
2. A characteristic of all human history
3. A universal influence
4. One purpose: oppose Jesus Christ and His kingdom
D. THE PURPOSE OF THIS VISION
1. Beware of being seduced by this world [1 John 2.14-18]
2. Remember that this world is going to pass away [1 John 2.17]
3. Choose life! Be faithful to Jesus Christ [14]
