As John continues to help Christians see the world as it really is, he shares the vision of a great harlot and a powerful beast. These images personify pleasure and power in our world. The vision serves to both unmask the intoxicating nature of sin so that we see it for what it really is and offers hope as we see the sure defeat of any evil power that would make war against the Lamb of God. This a hope filled call for repentance and perseverance.