Revelation OutlineRevelation Outline

Introduction. (ch. 1)Introduction. (ch. 1)1.1. The Seven Letters to the Seven The Seven Letters to the Seven

Churches (chs. 2-3)Churches (chs. 2-3)2.2. The Vision of the Seven Seals (4:1-8:5)The Vision of the Seven Seals (4:1-8:5)3.3. The Vision of the Seven Trumpets (8:6-The Vision of the Seven Trumpets (8:6-

11:19)11:19)4.4. The Seven Visions (chs. 12-15)The Seven Visions (chs. 12-15)5.5. The Vision of the Seven Bowls (ch. 16)The Vision of the Seven Bowls (ch. 16)6.6. The Victory over Antichrist (chs. 17-19)The Victory over Antichrist (chs. 17-19)7.7. The Victory over Satan (20:1-22:5)The Victory over Satan (20:1-22:5) Conclusion. (22:5-21)Conclusion. (22:5-21)

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) NIV Revelation 17:1 One of the seven

angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, "Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. 2 With her the kings of the earth committed adultery and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 3 Then the angel carried me away in

the Spirit into a desert. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. 4 The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) The golden cup filled with the

sacrilige and filth of her sexual immorality. Externally adorned And internally rotten.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 5 This title was written on her

forehead: MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER:

OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS

OF THE EARTH.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) Water = NationsWater = Nations NIV Revelation 17:15 Then the

angel said to me, "The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) The PROSTITUTE is the Beast of The PROSTITUTE is the Beast of

the Earth who associates the Earth who associates herself with the Beast of the herself with the Beast of the Sea. She represents spiritual Sea. She represents spiritual orders opposed to true orders opposed to true Christianity. She is the anti-Christianity. She is the anti-church and anti-christ within church and anti-christ within the ranks of the Church to the ranks of the Church to conform the church to secular conform the church to secular culture and philosophyculture and philosophy..

The MysteryThe Mystery

MYSTERY - It won’t be obvious at the time.BABYLON THE GREAT – She seeks to makethe true Church submissive to her.THE MOTHER: OF PROSTITUTES -- Spiritualadultery.AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.She is the abomination that causes

desolationto the true Church where Christ dwells.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) She rides the beast of the sea (the She rides the beast of the sea (the

worldly culture and powers) to oppose worldly culture and powers) to oppose the true church.the true church.

Balaam sought to lead Israel astray with Balaam sought to lead Israel astray with women.women.

The harlot is symbolic of false religion in The harlot is symbolic of false religion in the guise of true worship (Hosea 4:10-the guise of true worship (Hosea 4:10-15). 15).

In the Old and New Testaments, the In the Old and New Testaments, the pagan religions that surrounded God’s pagan religions that surrounded God’s people had prostitution as a key people had prostitution as a key element of worship. element of worship.

Spiritual adulterySpiritual adultery

Religious unfaithfulness to God Religious unfaithfulness to God equated spiritual prostitution – seeking equated spiritual prostitution – seeking wrong pleasure and vain love. wrong pleasure and vain love.

NIV James 4:4 You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) The harlot is clothed in luxurious The harlot is clothed in luxurious

clothing and adorned with jewels. clothing and adorned with jewels. Her beauty is external and vain. Her beauty is external and vain. Inside, she is as ugly and rotten Inside, she is as ugly and rotten as the dickens. Her love is vain as the dickens. Her love is vain and selfish. Babylon is the city and selfish. Babylon is the city where God’s people were taken where God’s people were taken and held in bondage. and held in bondage.

Again, let’s review…Again, let’s review…

MYSTERY – This won’t be obvious to many.

BABYLON THE GREAT – She is responsible for the oppression and “exile” of many true believers.THE MOTHER:

OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE

EARTH –She encourages people to elevate human desires and their aftermath over the Word and Will of the Spirit.

The Pseudo-ChurchThe Pseudo-Church

Unlike the persecuted (and faithful) Unlike the persecuted (and faithful) woman who represents the Church, woman who represents the Church, the pseudo-church is a taunting the pseudo-church is a taunting persecutor! She is shown as the persecutor! She is shown as the source of true exile and persecution source of true exile and persecution (Babylon) contrasted to the city of (Babylon) contrasted to the city of God (the new Jerusalem). The God (the new Jerusalem). The nations of the earth will delight in nations of the earth will delight in what she does in opposing true what she does in opposing true Christianity. Christianity.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) Only those who have special Only those who have special

revelation from the Holy Spirit revelation from the Holy Spirit understand the mystery. Notice the understand the mystery. Notice the emphasis is that emphasis is that she she is a mystery! is a mystery! The world will completely be The world will completely be surprised by who the harlot was at surprised by who the harlot was at the end of time. The world will the end of time. The world will recognize many renown and recognize many renown and respected religious leaders as the respected religious leaders as the harlot. harlot.

The Beast of the Land / The Beast of the Land / The Great ProstituteThe Great Prostitute

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) She is the false church and She is the false church and

religion assuming to be the true religion assuming to be the true Church on earth. She delights in Church on earth. She delights in the demise of the children of the the demise of the children of the true Church – those who cherish true Church – those who cherish the Bible in all truth (12:17). the Bible in all truth (12:17).

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) She leads souls astray by She leads souls astray by

elevating the worship of reason elevating the worship of reason and feeling above God and His and feeling above God and His Word. Word.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) She follows the tactics of Satan in She follows the tactics of Satan in

Eden to make the world feel they Eden to make the world feel they are “missing out” if they are “missing out” if they wholeheartedly adopt and obey wholeheartedly adopt and obey God’s Word. God’s Word.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 6 I saw that the woman was drunk with

the blood of the saints, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus. 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.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 8 The beast, which you saw, once

was, now is not, and will come up out of the Abyss and go to his destruction. The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast, because he once was, now is not, and yet will come.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) This is the mystery revealed also.This is the mystery revealed also. Those Those who follow Satanwho follow Satan do not do not

think about the fact that they will think about the fact that they will see this angel judged on the Last see this angel judged on the Last Day.Day.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 9 "This calls for a mind with

wisdom. The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits. 10 They are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come; but when he does come, he must remain for a little while.

Seven kingdomsSeven kingdoms

1.1. Egypt.Egypt. Was.Was.

2.2. Assyria. Assyria. Was.Was.

3.3. Babylon. Babylon. Was.Was.

4.4. Persia.Persia. Was.Was.

5.5. Greece. Greece. Was.Was.

6. 6. Rome.Rome. The one that is.The one that is.

7. 7. Crumbled feet of clay in Daniel? Crumbled feet of clay in Daniel? Western Civilization? One yet to come?Western Civilization? One yet to come?

The Crumbled Feet is The Crumbled Feet is Western Civ. That Western Civ. That influences all nations and influences all nations and spreads to this day.spreads to this day.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) The woman rises above the The woman rises above the

peoples of the earth. When one peoples of the earth. When one king or kingdom has served its king or kingdom has served its usefulness, the beast arises in usefulness, the beast arises in another form to the very end. another form to the very end.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) What we can clearly teach is that What we can clearly teach is that

authorities opposed to the authorities opposed to the Church’s purposes will rise and Church’s purposes will rise and fall to the very end.fall to the very end.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 11 The beast who once was, and

now is not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction.

The 8The 8thth King King

This is Satan himself who is judged This is Satan himself who is judged at the end. All kingdoms of the at the end. All kingdoms of the earth are judged in the procession earth are judged in the procession leading up to Satan’s judgment.leading up to Satan’s judgment.

17:8 The beast, which you saw, once was, now is not, and will come up out of the Abyss and go to his destruction.

Explained more Explained more thoroughlythoroughly 12 "The ten horns you saw are

ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast.

The Beast of the The Beast of the “Nations”“Nations” 10 = number of completion.10 = number of completion. There are a set number of rulers There are a set number of rulers

who arise and oppose the church. who arise and oppose the church.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 14 They will make war against the

Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings-- and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 15 Then the angel said to me,

"The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 16 The beast and the ten horns

you saw will hate the prostitute. They will bring her to ruin and leave her naked; they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 1. After Christianity seems to be 1. After Christianity seems to be

in demise (presently or after the in demise (presently or after the judgment), the nations of the judgment), the nations of the earth will turn on this harlot (the earth will turn on this harlot (the false church) as she has served false church) as she has served her purpose for them (v.16). her purpose for them (v.16).

2. And / or, this occurs in hell.2. And / or, this occurs in hell.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 17 For God has put it into their

hearts to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to give the beast their power to rule, until God's words are fulfilled.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 18 The woman you saw is the great

city that rules over the kings of the earth.

She receives recognition and dignity from the secular world for achieving their purposes.

The Great City is another reference to Babylon. 18:21.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) NIV James 4:4 You adulterous NIV James 4:4 You adulterous

people, don't you know that people, don't you know that friendship with the world is friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy the world becomes an enemy of God.of God.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) NIV Revelation 18:1 After this I

saw another angel coming down from heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his splendor. 2 With a mighty voice he shouted:

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) "Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the

Great! She has become a home for demons and a haunt for every evil spirit, a haunt for every unclean and detestable bird.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) Detestable bird?Detestable bird? Birds of carrion are attracted to that Birds of carrion are attracted to that

which is dead. Demons find an abode which is dead. Demons find an abode with the damned and dead before God.with the damned and dead before God.

Noah released a bird of carrion that Noah released a bird of carrion that was not afraid to land on the judged. was not afraid to land on the judged. He had to release a bird that only He had to release a bird that only landed on that which is living: The landed on that which is living: The dove.dove.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 3 For all the nations have drunk the

maddening wine of her adulteries. The kings of the earth committed adultery with her, and the merchants of the earth grew rich from her excessive luxuries.“

The false church encourages kings and people to worship their own desires.

John the Baptist didn’t. Mark 6:18. For John said of to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) The false-church took “personal The false-church took “personal

sacrifice” out of following the sacrifice” out of following the Lord.Lord.

She provided the way of ease and She provided the way of ease and comfort, instead of sacrifice and comfort, instead of sacrifice and surrender of self to Christ and His surrender of self to Christ and His ways.ways.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 4 Then I heard another voice from

heaven say: "Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues; 5 for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.

Sins aretrashedpiled up.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 6 Give back to her as she has

given; pay her back double for what she has done. Mix her a double portion from her own cup. 7 Give her as much torture and grief as the glory and luxury she gave herself. In her heart she boasts, 'I sit as queen; I am not a widow, and I will never mourn.'

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 8 Therefore in one day her

plagues will overtake her: death, mourning and famine. She will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 9 "When the kings of the earth who

committed adultery with her and shared her luxury see the smoke of her burning, they will weep and mourn over her. 10 Terrified at her torment, they will stand far off and cry: "'Woe! Woe, O great city, O Babylon, city of power! In one hour your doom has come!'

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 11 "The merchants of the earth will

weep and mourn over her because no one buys their cargoes any more-- 12 cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls; fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet cloth; every sort of citron wood, and articles of every kind made of ivory, costly wood, bronze, iron and marble;

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 13 cargoes of cinnamon and

spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and bodies and souls of men.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 14 "They will say, 'The fruit you

longed for is gone from you. All your riches and splendor have vanished, never to be recovered.' 15 The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand far off, terrified at her torment. They will weep and mourn

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 16 and cry out: "'Woe! Woe, O

great city, dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet, and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) James 3:1 Not many of you

should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more severely.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 17 In one hour such great wealth

has been brought to ruin!' "Every sea captain, and all who travel by ship, the sailors, and all who earn their living from the sea, will stand far off. 18 When they see the smoke of her burning, they will exclaim, 'Was there ever a city like this great city?'

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 19 They will throw dust on their

heads, and with weeping and mourning cry out: "'Woe! Woe, O great city, where all who had ships on the sea became rich through her wealth! In one hour she has been brought to ruin!

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Remember those who wished to Remember those who wished to go along with flow of the secular go along with flow of the secular culture had life a lot easier, but culture had life a lot easier, but only for a brief time in the only for a brief time in the eternities ahead.eternities ahead.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 20 Rejoice over her, O heaven!

Rejoice, saints and apostles and prophets! God has judged her for the way she treated you.'"

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) Notice the righteous ones are in Notice the righteous ones are in

common union with the apostles common union with the apostles and the prophets – The Bible.and the prophets – The Bible.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 21 Then a mighty angel picked

up a boulder the size of a large millstone and threw it into the sea, and said: "With such violence the great city of Babylon will be thrown down, never to be found again.

Big splashBig splash

The big splash is the shattering of the nations The big splash is the shattering of the nations in judgment. Daniel prophesized this.in judgment. Daniel prophesized this.

NIV Daniel 2:45 This is the meaning of the vision of the rock cut out of a mountain, but not by human hands-- a rock that broke the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold to pieces. "The great God has shown the king what will take place in the future. The dream is true and the interpretation is trustworthy."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 22 The music of harpists and

musicians, flute players and trumpeters, will never be heard in you again. No workman of any trade will ever be found in you again. The sound of a millstone will never be heard in you again.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) The deliverance of God’s people The deliverance of God’s people

is simultaneous with the “putting is simultaneous with the “putting down” of their spiritual enemies.down” of their spiritual enemies.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 23 The light of a lamp will never

shine in you again.

NEVER AGAIN WILL THEY BE ABLE TO ASSUME TO BE “SPIRIT”UAL

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 23b The voice of bridegroom and

bride will never be heard in you again.

THE WORD OF CHRIST WILL THE WORD OF CHRIST WILL NEVER BE THEIR GUISE AND NEVER BE THEIR GUISE AND MASK AGAIN.MASK AGAIN.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 23c 23c Your merchants were the

world's great men. By your magic spell all the nations were led astray.

THE FALSE CHURCH WAS INTERESTED IN TRANSACTIONS FOR EARTHLY SECURITY AND GAIN THAN SOULS.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 24 In her was found the blood of

prophets and of the saints, and of all who have been killed on the earth.“

The false church’s opposition to the true Church is the same persecution that started with Abel.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) NIV Revelation 19:1 After this I heard

what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2 for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 3 And again they shouted:

"Hallelujah! The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 4 The twenty-four elders and the

four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried: "Amen, Hallelujah!"

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 24 Elders = The Church.24 Elders = The Church. The Four angels. The Arch Angels The Four angels. The Arch Angels

in control of the four chief realms in control of the four chief realms of creation: Humanity, wild of creation: Humanity, wild animals, domestic animals, and animals, domestic animals, and the spiritual.the spiritual.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 5 Then a voice came from the

throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 6 Then I heard what sounded like

a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. 7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 8 Fine linen, bright and clean,

was given her to wear." (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.)

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 9 Then the angel said to me, "Write:

'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!'" And he added, "These are the true words of God." 10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, "Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) NIV Joel 2:28 'And afterward, I will

pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 11 I saw heaven standing open and

there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped

in blood, and his name is the Word of God.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) The Word goes forth to war and to The Word goes forth to war and to

judge the hearts of men.judge the hearts of men.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 14 The armies of heaven were

following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) NIV Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not

depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his.

NIV Hebrews 1:8 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 15b 15b He treads the winepress of

the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 17 And I saw an angel standing in

the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair, "Come, gather together for the great supper of God, 18 so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and mighty men, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, small and great."

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 19 Then I saw the beast and the

kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to make war against the rider on the horse and his army

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) Just before the end, a tribulation Just before the end, a tribulation

takes place for the Churchtakes place for the Church

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) 20 But the beast was captured,

and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) Again, the opposition of the world Again, the opposition of the world

and the false teacher who and the false teacher who assumed the authority and signs assumed the authority and signs of Christ (means of grace) are of Christ (means of grace) are hurled down to hell together.hurled down to hell together.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) NIV Revelation 19:21 The rest of

them were killed with the sword that came out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.

The Victory over The Victory over Antichrist Antichrist (chs. 17-19)(chs. 17-19) The demons (the birds of carrion) The demons (the birds of carrion)

will feast on the damned for will feast on the damned for eternity.eternity.

Mankind outside of God’s Mankind outside of God’s gracious care is dust –gracious care is dust –The desire and feast of The desire and feast of Satan.Satan. NIV Genesis 3:14 So the LORD God said to

the serpent, "Because you have done this, "Cursed are you above all the livestock and all the wild animals! You will crawl on your belly and you will eat dust all the days of your life.

NIV Isaiah 65:25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain," says the LORD.