Revelation 17 - 18
RevelationSteve Gregg
In this presentation, Steve Gregg delves into the symbolism of Babylon in Revelation 17-18. He notes that while some interpret the harlot in these chapters as the Roman Catholic Church or a coalition of apostate faiths, it is equally likely that the term refers to Jerusalem as a great city and a harlot who cheated on Yahweh. Gregg draws connections to Jeremiah 2:20 and Ezekiel 16:23 to support this interpretation. He also explores the difficult passage in verses 7-11 and cautions against relying too heavily on futurist interpretations that have yet to come to fruition.
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Steve Gregg provides an in-depth analysis of Revelation 19, discussing the fall of Babylon and the marrying of the faithful woman by God. He also touc
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Revelation 20
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Steve Gregg provides an interpretation of Revelation chapter 20, which is considered a controversial chapter in the Bible. Gregg discusses the represe
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Revelation 14 - 16
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In this segment of his discussion on Revelation, Steve Gregg delves into the symbolism of chapter 14, which follows the previously discussed period of
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