Babylon vs. The Bride Revelation 14:8; 17:1-6; 19:6-9; 21:1-2; 9-11
I. Establishing the Metaphors
o Babylon, the prostitute (Isa. 47:8; Rev. 14:8; 17:1ff)
Babylon is "a symbol of the spirit of godlessness that in every age lures people away from the worship of the Creator."—Robert Mounce
The prostitute of Babylon is the spirit of seductive culture, actively engaged in the deception and destruction of God's people. According to Rev. 17, she rides upon "the beast" which means she is propped up by the forces of anti-Christian government … Babylon is a parody of the true Bride—the church of Jesus Christ.—Derek Thomas
o Jerusalem, the Bride (Psa. 45; Isa. 54:5; Hos. 2:19; Rev. 14:4; 19:6-9; 21:9-11)
II. Seduction vs Attraction
o Babylon: Seduction through deception (Rev. 13:14)
o The Bride: Attraction in Christ (Psa. 45:17; Matt. 5:16; Jn. 17:23)
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
