Playlist: Woman as Symbol of Babylon (topic)
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the book of Revelation, the symbol of a woman represents the pervasive and seductive cultural system of Babylon, embodying a way of life that opposes God's will. Revelation 17:5 describes her as "MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH," portraying her as the epitome of …
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The woman in Revelation 17 and 18 symbolizes the enduring spirit of Babylon's way of life rather than any literal nation. She appears as a harlot seated on many waters and riding a scarlet beast full of blasphemy, arrayed in purple and scarlet, adorned with gold, precious stones, and pearls, and holding a golden cup full of …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-Six)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)To keep us secure from the temptations of the world, we must embrace our metaphorical sister, Wisdom, keeping us focused on our relationship with God.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Gossip about us from someone we may have trusted can be painful, yet our tongue has likely been just as detrimental against someone who may have trusted us.
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHair length and clothing are outward indicators of a person's inner spiritual condition. They serve as a testimony of what we are on the inside.
The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBitterness divides one member of Christ's Body from another. Individuals often look for a 'doctrinal' reason to justify leaving a congregation.