In this episode, Rob and Vinnie begin to look at the 3rd main section of the Book of Revelation--the account of the Great Prostitute. This account does not get enough attention when it comes to understanding the Book of Revelation. Rob argues that this section may be one of the most important parts of the Book of Revelation. Have we been seduced by the Great Prostitute? 

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Show Notes: 

17:1-6

1. 17:18 Great City: Rome

1. Babylon: epitaph for Rome 

Babylon is materialism; commercialism; food, clothing, shelter; comfort; pleasure

 4 main stories/scenes

• John taken to a new location (Patmos, Heaven, Wilderness, Mountain)

The Great Prostitute and the Bride

Contrasting visions of two women 

• The two women are actually cities 

• The Great Prostitute, Babylon, a voice says, “Come out of her, My people” (18:4). 

17:1-19:10 is a courtroom scene

• the people of God function as the plaintiffs. 

Revelation is critiquing empire and offering an alternative kingdom

The book of Revelation must be viewed through the lens of contrasting kingdoms.

Wilderness is where the people of God are! (3x 12:6, 14; 17:3) 

There are 4 women in the book of Revelation: Jezebel (2:20-23); Woman 12:1-17; Great Prostitute (17:1-19:10); Bride (21:9-22:9)

John’s portrait of her suggests that she is attractive and seductive.