Update on Understanding the Great Tribulation: Understanding The Great Tribulation (Revised)

By Brother Lawrence

This book will help believers focus upon the fulfillment of end time prophecies. It is part of an ongoing series called "Understanding the Great Tribulation (Revised)." Many are distracted by the world's corruption instead of praying in agreement with the Word and Spirit of God. It is time to overcome the world and stand with the Spirit. The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!" And let him who understands say, "Come!" (Revelation 22:17). God Bless.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brother Lawrence
• Release date: Mar 17, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393633211

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THE MYSTERY NATION [Chapter One]

And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

– Revelation 17:5, KJV.

The description of this woman is captioned to get our attention. We should take a moment to see what this title means. The woman of Revelation of 17:5 has several names. Her forehead says she is a mystery. The word mystery comes from the Greek word musterion pronounced moos-tay'-ree-on. In context, it means a hidden thing.[1] Many do not see nor understand the hidden corruption of this woman.

She is called Babylon the Great. The word Babylon comes from the Greek word Babulon pronounced bab-oo-lone'. It originates from the Hebrew dialect (894). It means confusion.[2] It is the means of creating misunderstanding and misdirect one’s perceptions. Truth is always veiled for the sake of gain.

The word great comes from the Greek word megas pronounced meg'-as. In context, it means proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God.[3]

She is called the Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the earth. The word mother comes from the Greek word meter pronounced may'-tare. In metaphor, it means the source or motherland. In context, it means the woman is the source of all harlotries and abominations around the world.[4] The word harlot comes from the Greek word porne pronounced por'-nay. It means one who yields herself to defilement for the sake of gain, an idolatress.[5] The word abominations comes from the Greek word bdelugma pronounced bdel'-oog-mah. In context, it means idols and things pertaining to idolatry.[6]

She is also referred to as Babylon and great city. See Revelation 14:8 and 16:19.[7] The word city comes from the Greek word polis pronounced pol'-is. It means a very large dwelling place.[8] See also Revelation 18:21. Here, the woman represents more than a city. Believers called out by God will not live in only one metropolitan city. See Revelation 18:4.

By Biblical definition, the woman of Revelation 17:5 is veiled to hide and confuse many. She is prideful and insulting to God. She defiles herself before God for her own gain. She spreads her idolatrous policies throughout the world. Her desolation is described in the eighteenth chapter of Revelation (v 2). It is prefaced with a call for God's people to come out of her. John writes,

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.

– Revelation 18:4, KJV.

The word plague comes from the Greek word plege pronounced play-gay'. It means calamity.[9] See also Revelation 18:17. For in one hour is she made desolate. (Revelation 18:19). The word hour comes from the Greek word hora pronounced ho'-rah. In context, it means a calamitous event or moment.[10] After her swift destruction, John states, the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee. (Revelation 18:23, KJV). The Christian faith will no longer exist within her borders.

Her Description

For she says in her heart, I sit as queen, and am no widow, and will not see sorrow.

- Revelation 18:7

The word widow comes from the Greek word chera pronounced khay'-rah. It means, a city stripped of its inhabitants and riches.[11] Here, this great whore believes she will always be inhabited with wealth and people. John writes, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. (Revelation 17:15, KJV). The word sitteth comes from the Greek word kathemai pronounced kath'-ay-mahee. In