So he carried me away in the Spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. (Rev 17:3-6)
Whatever this woman represents it is in opposition to the Church of GOD, the work of GOD, and the Will of GOD. This figure stands in contrast with the Bride of Christ, as a mystery religion and world system that is not of GOD, and both of the world and deriving her power from the people of this world. GOD has already judged this system for her abominations and idolatry. He has judged those who are a part of her, and those who trust this system instead of GOD for their salvation. He says to come out of her and be separate, speaking to those who are of GOD, for He doesn't want His people corrupted by her blasphemies and spiritual whoredoms and false worship.
To us today, since this system is already working, we are to warn those who seek GOD and share His message of Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. We are to preach the Word, the whole Word to the whole world, that they might hear and believe, and believing have life in His Name. We are to disciple one another in love that we all grow in our knowledge of GOD and in grace and Truth. We are to minister to those that are hurting and in need, not to earn anything, but to share Christ as GOD gives the increase. We are to do His Will, accomplish His work, and live His Word so the world sees Christ in us the Hope of Glory, wants what we have, and receives Christ by faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and trust Him for your Salvation, and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. Be born again and receive His forgiveness today.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
To us today, since this system is already working, we are to warn those who seek GOD and share His message of Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. We are to preach the Word, the whole Word to the whole world, that they might hear and believe, and believing have life in His Name. We are to disciple one another in love that we all grow in our knowledge of GOD and in grace and Truth. We are to minister to those that are hurting and in need, not to earn anything, but to share Christ as GOD gives the increase. We are to do His Will, accomplish His work, and live His Word so the world sees Christ in us the Hope of Glory, wants what we have, and receives Christ by faith in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and trust Him for your Salvation, and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. Be born again and receive His forgiveness today.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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