Endtimes: Babylon the spiritual enemy manifested in Rome

 The bride of Christ refers to the individuals from the twelve tribes whom God utilized during that period to restore the entire world to Himself. This understanding led me to examine several scriptures, which I would like to share with you. 

In the Book of Revelation, we find a significant passage where the Spirit and the bride unite. This union symbolizes reconciliation, as noted in Revelation 22. 17. Here, the Spirit and the bride invite others to come forth: "Let the one who hears say come, and let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the free gift of the Water of Life." This invitation is directed towards people following the reconciliation that occurred after the fall of Babylon, the period of persecution, the Great Tribulation, and the sounding of the last trumpet. This context is crucial as it pertains to the generations that followed, including ourselves and others.

Revelation 19. Let us rejoice and give Him glory, for the wedding of the Lamb has arrived, and His bride has prepared herself. 

It is important to remember that Jesus came first for Israel; this is an undeniable fact. It is essential to acknowledge that Israel was the initial focus of His mission. This is reflected in Peter's declaration, where he stated that the gates of hell would not prevail against the faith he possessed. This faith was held by the people of that time, despite the opposition from spiritual adversaries, including Babylon. These challenges began prior to the Great Tribulation.

The concept of the bride symbolizes reconciliation, akin to the union in marriage; a profound mystery between husband and wife. While I could reference additional scriptures regarding the bride, I will refrain from doing so at this moment, as I believe you can explore them independently. However, my primary focus is on the significant events in Rome leading up to the Great Tribulation, which I initially intended to discuss, ultimately connecting back to Revelation 19, as it also addresses the theme of marriage.

After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven saying Allelujah salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord Our God for true and righteous are his judgments because he has Judge the great Harlot. Revelation 19

 A spiritual adversary, indeed, referred to as the great Harlot, was manifested on Earth during a significant period when Christ walked among humanity. This formidable entity was particularly evident in Rome, the heart of the Roman Empire. It is noted that this adversary has been judged for corrupting the Earth through her immoral actions. One aspect of this manifestation occurred in Rome, while the other is of a spiritual nature, which God sought to eradicate, as the struggle was never against mere flesh and blood. 

He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication; and He has avenged on her the blood of His servants shed by her.” 3 Again they said, “Alleluia! Her smoke rises up forever and ever!” 4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, “Amen! Alleluia!” 5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying, “Praise our God, all you His servants and those who fear Him, both[c] small and great!”

6 And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the[d] Lord God Omnipotent reigns! 7 Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.” 8 And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

9 Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.” 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

 The elect refers to those individuals who were part of the Faith of Jesus Christ during that period, who bore witness to their faith and trust in Him. His glory was manifested through them, signifying the reconciliation that took place. It is important to note that His mission initially focused on Israel, exemplified by His act of raising the dead to life, which represented a spiritual awakening. This event indicated that humanity could also transition from death to life. A significant transformation occurred, as at the crucifixion, God disarmed His spiritual adversaries and ridiculed them. However, this was merely the beginning; the culmination of His plan was realized in the second coming. The first and second comings together represent the fulfillment of divine promises. During His initial arrival, He came for Israel, utilizing the nation to defeat His spiritual foes, a victory that was ultimately completed at the second coming when the bride and the bridegroom were united and reconciled.

 After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. 2 And he cried mightily with a loud voice, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird! 3 For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the [b]abundance of her luxury.”

4 And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. 5 For her sins [c]have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. 6 Render to her just as she rendered [d]to you, and repay her double according to her works; in the cup which she has mixed, mix double for her. 7 In the measure that she glorified herself and lived [e]luxuriously, in the same measure give her torment and sorrow; for she says in her heart, ‘I sit as queen, and am no widow, and will not see sorrow.’ 8 Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and mourning and famine. And she will be utterly burned with fire, for strong is the Lord God who judges her. Rev 18

 Babylon has come to symbolize a dwelling place for demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and despised bird. This reference pertains to the spiritual adversary of God, which has led people into deception through idolatry. The entire world was ensnared in this bondage, a central theme of the struggle, and I too was once trapped in it. God intervened to liberate us from this captivity, urging individuals to abandon idolatry and the spiritual corruption associated with it. The call was to embrace Christ, who served as the Ark of salvation through faith for those people at that time. Many were aware of Him, having faith in His existence, having heard of Him, and having witnessed His deeds. Those who did not recognize Him would ultimately face dire consequences. Failure to heed this warning resulted in suffering from her plagues, which, while spiritually significant, also manifested during the Great Tribulation, a period marked by the devastation of Rome, which was burned down by 71%.

 

“The kings of the earth who committed fornication and lived luxuriously with her will weep and lament for her, when they see the smoke of her burning, 10 standing at a distance for fear of her torment, saying, ‘Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour your judgment has come.’

11 “And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, for no one buys their merchandise anymore: 12 merchandise of gold and silver, precious stones and pearls, fine linen and purple, silk and scarlet, every kind of citron wood, every kind of object of ivory, every kind of object of most precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; 13 and cinnamon and incense, fragrant oil and frankincense, wine and oil, fine flour and wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and chariots, and bodies and souls of men. 14 The fruit that your soul longed for has gone from you, and all the things which are rich and splendid have [g]gone from you, and you shall find them no more at all. 15 The merchants of these things, who became rich by her, will stand at a distance for fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, 16 and saying, ‘Alas, alas, that great city that was clothed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! 17 For in one hour such great riches [h]came to nothing.’ Every shipmaster, all who travel by ship, sailors, and as many as trade on the sea, stood at a distance 18 and cried out when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, ‘What is like this great city?’

19 “They threw dust on their heads and cried out, weeping and wailing, and saying, ‘Alas, alas, that great city, in which all who had ships on the sea became rich by her wealth! For in one hour she [i]is made desolate.’

20 “Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you [j]holy apostles and prophets, for God has avenged you on her!”

21 Then a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, “Thus with violence the great city Babylon shall be thrown down, and shall not be found anymore. 22 The sound of harpists, musicians, flutists, and trumpeters shall not be heard in you anymore. No craftsman of any craft shall be found in you anymore, and the sound of a millstone shall not be heard in you anymore. 23 The light of a lamp shall not shine in you anymore, and the voice of bridegroom and bride shall not be heard in you anymore. For your merchants were the great men of the earth, for by your sorcery all the nations were deceived. 24 And in her was found the blood of prophets and saints, and of all who were slain on the earth.”

 The Great Fire of Rome, a significant historical event, occurred in 64 AD. According to various sources, including Wikipedia, the fire ignited on July 18, 64 AD, starting in the merchants' shops. This detail is crucial, as I believe it relates to the biblical passage in Revelation 18, which states that the merchants of the earth will lament and mourn because no one purchases their goods anymore. The fire had a profound impact on trade in Rome.

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