the book of Revelation and its apocalyptic vision of the end times. State your thesis that the book of Revelation predicts a popular uprising against the oppressive and corrupt powers of the world, symbolized by the whore of Babylon, who represents Rome and its imperial system.
the whore of Babylon is depicted in Revelation 17-18 as a rich, seductive, and blasphemous woman who rides on a beast with seven heads and ten horns. Analyze how this imagery draws on the Old Testament prophets’ condemnation of idolatrous and adulterous nations, such as Babylon, Tyre, and Jerusalem, who oppressed God’s people and allied with evil empires.
the whore of Babylon is associated with Rome and its imperial system, which persecuted Christians and demanded their worship of the emperor and the Roman gods. Provide examples of how Rome exploited, enslaved, and killed people from various nations and tribes, and how it corrupted the earth with its luxury, violence, and immorality.
the book of Revelation foretells the downfall of the whore of Babylon and her allies, who will be judged by God and destroyed by the beast and the kings of the earth. Explain how this prophecy encourages Christians to resist the temptation and pressure to conform to the world’s system, and to remain faithful to God and his Lamb, Jesus Christ, who will overcome evil and establish his kingdom.
Emphasize how the book of Revelation offers a message of hope and resistance to Christians who face oppression and persecution in any age. Call for action or reflection on how Christians can participate in God’s mission of justice and peace in the world.