Strauss-' Comments
SECTION 42

Text Revelation 14:8

And another, a second angel, followed, saying, Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, that hath made all the nations to drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

Initial Questions Revelation 14:8

1.

What was the message of this second angel - Revelation 14:8?

2.

Compare his message with that of the flying angel in Revelation 14:6.

Revelation 14:8

Immediately following the first angel, a second angel followed saying fallen - (epesen - 2nd aor. ind. literally fell because of the immediate and singular act of collapse.) fallen is Babylon the great. The great rebellious, powerful, anti-Roman Christian empire is finished as sovereign over the minds and bodies of men. Right in the midst of her apparent victory over Christ's Church, John is led to announce that from the vantage point of the throne room of heaven - Babylon's fall was final, sudden and complete in God's plan of the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness. Mighty Rome might dominate the earth for a little while, but God's judgment will come; and she will not be able to stand against the wrath of the Lamb. Oh! What a message of hope to those 1st century Christians who were withstanding daily persecution for the glory of their Lord. We must never forget that there are people in our own day who pay dearly for their public acknowledgement of Jesus Christ.

Discussion Questions

See Revelation 14:14-20.

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