How does Revelation 19:2 affirm God's justice in judging the "great prostitute"? The Text at a Glance “ ‘For His judgments are true and just. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and He has avenged the blood of His servants shed by her.’ ” (Revelation 19:2) True and Just Judgments • “True” points to God’s absolute reliability (Numbers 23:19; Psalm 19:9). • “Just” declares that every verdict lines up with His unchanging righteousness (Deuteronomy 32:4; Romans 2:5-6). • Together, they assure believers that no ruling is arbitrary; every act springs from God’s perfect moral nature. Why the Great Prostitute Is Judged • She “corrupted the earth with her immorality.” – Global scale of influence—her sin is not private but systemic (Revelation 17:1-2, 5). – Moral pollution parallels ancient Babylon’s pride and idolatry (Isaiah 47:8-10). • She “shed the blood” of God’s servants. – Persecution of prophets and saints has a long history (Matthew 23:34-35). – God’s justice necessarily addresses violence against His people (Genesis 9:5; Revelation 6:9-11). Justice as Vindication • “He has avenged the blood” fulfills the martyrs’ cry (Revelation 6:10) and God’s promise (Deuteronomy 32:43). • Justice is not vengeance in human terms; it is God’s righteous restoration (Romans 12:19; Hebrews 10:30). • The saints’ suffering is answered publicly so that God’s holiness is displayed and His people are honored (2 Thessalonians 1:6-7). The Consistency of God’s Character • God judged Egypt for oppression (Exodus 12:12), Canaan for depravity (Leviticus 18:24-30), and Israel for covenant breaking (2 Kings 17). Revelation 19:2 stands in that same line of consistent moral governance. • Unlike flawed human courts, His verdicts are free of error or bias (Psalm 96:13; Isaiah 11:3-5). Encouragement for Believers Today • Confidence: No injustice escapes His notice (Proverbs 15:3). • Patience: Delay in judgment is not indifference but mercy offering repentance (2 Peter 3:9). • Worship: The heavenly multitude responds with praise (Revelation 19:1-3), modeling a fitting response—adoration of the Judge who always does right. |
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