The book of Revelation describes “a woman” who is a “great prostitute” and has a name that is “a mystery: ‘Babylon the Great.’” (Revelation 17:1, 3, 5) This woman represents the world’s collective body of false religions, those which have “exchanged the truth of God for the lie.” a (Romans 1:25) Although those religions differ in many respects, in one way or another they ...
But Revelation chapter 20 also promises that the dead will be resurrected. (Read Revelation 20:11-13.) Faithful “righteous” ones who died in the past along with “unrighteous” ones —who did not receive an adequate opportunity to learn about Jehovah— will all come back to life here on the earth.
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Shocking refers to something that causes intense surprise, disgust, horror, or offense, often due to it being unexpected or unconventional. It could relate to an event, action, behavior, news, or revelation that departs drastically from normal standards or expectations.
- What does the book of Revelation reveal concerning God’s people? THE book of Revelation reveals that God’s heavenly Kingdom has been established and that Satan has been expelled from heaven. (Rev. 12:1-9) That expulsion brings relief to the heavens, but it creates challenges for us. Why?
What is Apocalypse? Begin with Revelation 1 to understand this fascinating book: the 7 churches of Revelation, heavenly visions, prophecies, beasts, symbols.