The sermon explores the prophetic imagery of Revelation 17 and 18, portraying Babylon as a symbolic representation of worldly systems and the allure of fleeting pleasures that ultimately lead to destruction. Drawing on themes of idolatry, persecution, and divine judgment, the message warns against the dangers of prioritizing material wealth and earthly power over devotion to God, emphasizing the importance of separating oneself from such influences to avoid sharing in their fate. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a call to vigilance and faithfulness, assuring believers that God will ultimately avenge the blood of the martyrs and bring justice to those who oppose Him, while simultaneously offering a comforting assurance of divine protection for those who remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ.
Hopewell ARP Church is a Biblical, Reformed, Presbyterian church, serving the Lord in Culleoka, TN, since 1820. Lord's Day Morning, set your gps to arrive by 11a.m. at 3886 Hopewell Road, Culleoka, TN 38451
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Demise of the Worldly [Family Worship lesson in Revelation 17–18]
Why do we need to see and hear the greatness of God’s wrath upon worldliness? Revelation 17–18 looks forward to the hearing of God’s Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord’s Day. In these forty-two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we need to be warned about wrath, so that we will come out from among the worldly and be separate.
The sermon explores the prophetic imagery of Revelation 17 and 18, portraying Babylon as a symbolic representation of worldly systems and the allure of fleeting pleasures that ultimately lead to destruction. Drawing on themes of idolatry, persecution, and divine judgment, the message warns against the dangers of prioritizing material wealth and earthly power over devotion to God, emphasizing the importance of separating oneself from such influences to avoid sharing in their fate. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a call to vigilance and faithfulness, assuring believers that God will ultimately avenge the blood of the martyrs and bring justice to those who oppose Him, while simultaneously offering a comforting assurance of divine protection for those who remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ.(click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)
The sermon explores the prophetic imagery of Revelation 17 and 18, portraying Babylon as a symbolic representation of worldly systems and the allure of fleeting pleasures that ultimately lead to destruction. Drawing on themes of idolatry, persecution, and divine judgment, the message warns against the dangers of prioritizing material wealth and earthly power over devotion to God, emphasizing the importance of separating oneself from such influences to avoid sharing in their fate. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a call to vigilance and faithfulness, assuring believers that God will ultimately avenge the blood of the martyrs and bring justice to those who oppose Him, while simultaneously offering a comforting assurance of divine protection for those who remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ.
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