How can we prepare for God's judgment as described in Revelation 16:19? Recognizing the Scene in Revelation 16:19 “Then the great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the Great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath.” • Seventh bowl—climactic outpouring of wrath • Literal global upheaval—no culture or nation left standing • Babylon (world system) receives full, deserved judgment Why This Judgment Matters • Demonstrates God’s holiness (Habakkuk 1:13; Revelation 15:4) • Confirms prophetic reliability (Isaiah 13-14; Jeremiah 50-51) • Ends every human refuge outside Christ (Revelation 18:9-19) • Prepares earth for Christ’s reign (Revelation 19:11-16) Preparing Our Hearts 1. Receive the only refuge—Jesus Christ – Act now (2 Corinthians 6:2) 2. Repent of Babylon’s ways – Revelation 18:4; 1 John 2:15-17 – Abandon habits feeding worldliness 3. Embrace holiness and obedience – 2 Peter 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:14 – Daily Scripture, prayer, accountability 4. Cultivate eternal perspective – Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 6:19-21 – Re-evaluate time, money, goals 5. Persevere under pressure – Revelation 14:12; James 1:12 – Respond to trials with worship (Acts 16:25) Living in Light of Babylon’s Fall • Practice discernment—refuse cultural conformity (Romans 12:2) • Share the gospel—warn and rescue (Jude 22-23) • Assemble faithfully—strengthen one another (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Watch and pray—stay alert (Luke 21:34-36) Encouragement to Persevere • Babylon’s doom is certain; our future secure (Revelation 21:1-5) • Present sacrifices yield eternal joy (Romans 8:18) • “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! (Revelation 22:20) |
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