In Revelation 17 John sees a vision of a woman riding a beast. This woman is called “Mystery Babylon” and she is also a great city that sits on 7 hills. Today the identity of this woman is debated in many circles, and one viewpoint states that this woman represents Jerusalem. Today we will examine the merits of this view, which is called Preterism, and see what scripture and history have to say on the true identity of the city of 7 hills.
“Spiritual Sodom & Egypt” was a nagging sticking point. However, since you drilled down the ‘spiritual nature’ of the word “spiritual,” I can see how it’s more likely than not likely that John/Jesus would have left “spiritual” out of the sentence IF he wanted to tell us the city was actually Jerusalem.
Also, I have been incredibly bothered by the fact that there isn’t documentation of an overwhelming consensus that the early church believed ALL had been fulfilled.
Also, Jesus/God coming on the clouds in judgement against Jerusalem certainly doesn’t mean he’s not coming back or dishing out more judgements in the future against Mystery Babylon.
I kinda arrived at the Preterist perspective on my own, but that was in an attempt to remove the fear surrounding what corrupt powers are doing at the future. However, I was most likely influenced by YouTube videos after I formed my hypothesis. Problem is, it doesn’t work.
The devil is much too active & Mystery Babylon & the beast are in obvious cahoots. I think Mystery Babylon is the Satanic umbrella that the Papacy has set up: Freemasonry, Jesuits, False Protestant denominations, especially Dispensationalism.
They deny Israel is Jesus’s people, AND falsely claim there are two paths to salvation.
I also agree that the “Mystery Woman” is the Bride who represents unfaithful Christians.
God expects nothing special from those who are not in his covenant, but demands his simple expectations are met from those he considers his Bride.
Thank you again Tudor… You are truly blessed. 😇 One day you’re going to have to tell me if you and God have private conversations, lol. 😂
Happy to hear these things are much clearer to you now. The great part about the bible is that it is 100% consistent, so we can build a case and test anything if we understand proper hermeneutics. None of the church fathers had the belief that Revelation had been done away with because the church was the center of prophecy up until the Jesuits came around and published their treatise on Preterism to take attention of the counterfeit. Revelation was added to the canon very late, well after Jerusalem was sieged, so obviously the Church believed it was still relevant.
Looking forward to this.. Trying to remove lingering Preterist notions in my head that need final clarification. Thank you!! 😊
You can do it! Don't let those Jesuits get you
Alright.. I’m convinced. 😁
“Spiritual Sodom & Egypt” was a nagging sticking point. However, since you drilled down the ‘spiritual nature’ of the word “spiritual,” I can see how it’s more likely than not likely that John/Jesus would have left “spiritual” out of the sentence IF he wanted to tell us the city was actually Jerusalem.
Also, I have been incredibly bothered by the fact that there isn’t documentation of an overwhelming consensus that the early church believed ALL had been fulfilled.
Also, Jesus/God coming on the clouds in judgement against Jerusalem certainly doesn’t mean he’s not coming back or dishing out more judgements in the future against Mystery Babylon.
I kinda arrived at the Preterist perspective on my own, but that was in an attempt to remove the fear surrounding what corrupt powers are doing at the future. However, I was most likely influenced by YouTube videos after I formed my hypothesis. Problem is, it doesn’t work.
The devil is much too active & Mystery Babylon & the beast are in obvious cahoots. I think Mystery Babylon is the Satanic umbrella that the Papacy has set up: Freemasonry, Jesuits, False Protestant denominations, especially Dispensationalism.
They deny Israel is Jesus’s people, AND falsely claim there are two paths to salvation.
I also agree that the “Mystery Woman” is the Bride who represents unfaithful Christians.
God expects nothing special from those who are not in his covenant, but demands his simple expectations are met from those he considers his Bride.
Thank you again Tudor… You are truly blessed. 😇 One day you’re going to have to tell me if you and God have private conversations, lol. 😂
Happy to hear these things are much clearer to you now. The great part about the bible is that it is 100% consistent, so we can build a case and test anything if we understand proper hermeneutics. None of the church fathers had the belief that Revelation had been done away with because the church was the center of prophecy up until the Jesuits came around and published their treatise on Preterism to take attention of the counterfeit. Revelation was added to the canon very late, well after Jerusalem was sieged, so obviously the Church believed it was still relevant.