"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 31
THE HARLOT IS JUDGED
By Given O. Blakely
Part 7
THE NAME
The name is a compounded one. It is not simplistic, because evil and apostasy are not elementary. This is what draws men to spiritual Babylon - its seeming complexity and intricacy. But it is all a sham.
"Mystery" This...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 31
THE HARLOT IS JUDGED
By Given O. Blakely
Part 6
THE BEAST IDENTIFIED
" . . . having seven heads and ten horns." Later, the spirit will identify the seven heads as "seven mountains," and the ten horns as "ten kings" (verses 9,12). These details will be discussed later, when...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 31
THE HARLOT IS JUDGED
By Given O. Blakely
Part 5
I SAW A WOMAN
"So he carried me away in the Spirit into the wilderness. The angel will now provide John with an accurate portrayal of spiritual harlotry. It will require him to be extricated from the realm of flesh,...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 31
THE HARLOT IS JUDGED
By Given O. Blakely
Part 4
SHE DOMINATES
" . . . who sits on many waters . . . " This is not a provincial corruption, or one limited to a certain geographic area. It is global in its impact. "Many waters" are precisely defined...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 31
THE HARLOT IS JUDGED
By Given O. Blakely
Part 3
I WILL SHOW YOU
"Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me . . . " The singularity of having a heavenly personality speak with John is worthy of...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 31
THE HARLOT IS JUDGED
By Given O. Blakely
Part 2
THE NATURE OF SALVATION
Too often, the nature of salvation is obscured to the people. Because they are living too close to the world, Satan blinds them to the real character of redemption.
As broad and extensive as salvation is, there...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 31
THE HARLOT IS JUDGED
By Given O. Blakely
Part 1
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, "with whom the kings...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 30
THE SEVENTH VIAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 9
PURPOSES FULFILLED IN THESE JUDGMENTS
Divine judgments are reactions, but not mere reactions. There are noble purposes served in the pouring out of judgments-particularly those at the conclusion of time. Just as blessings have a purpose, so do the judgments of...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 30
THE SEVENTH VIAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 8
OVERWHELMING JUDGMENT, YET NO REPENTANCE
The language is unusually strong. "And great hail from heaven fell upon men, each hailstone about the weight of a talent." While this is most likely figurative language, there is no reason to limit it to...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 30
THE SEVENTH VIAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 7
UNITY CONCLUDED
"Now the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell." The "great city" represents the devil's most extensive and successful amalgamation of men. It is more comprehensive than the unity disrupted at Babel...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 30
THE SEVENTH VIAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 6
THE DISRUPTION OF INIMICAL FORCES
"And there were noises and thunderings and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth." To say the very least, the...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 30
THE SEVENTH VIAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 5
REAPING AND SOWING
The sureness of reaping what is sown must not elude us. Throughout the Word of God, this principle is stated repeatedly. We are seeing it fulfilled in the Revelation. We do well to spend a moment on this...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 30
THE SEVENTH VIAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 4
THE SEVENTH BOWL POURED OUT
The seventh vial includes the Divinely imposed disintegration of "great Babylon." It only required the Lord's "remembrance" of her to initiate this judgment. Proceeding through the world triumphantly, spiritual Babylon has run roughshod over the saints...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 30
THE SEVENTH VIAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 3
A BRIEF SUMMATION
Remember, we are considering the PRELUDE to the end of all things. There will come a time when the effectiveness of Christ's enemies-especially those who wear His name-will be concluded by the Lord Himself. When Egypt pursued Israel...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 30
THE SEVENTH VIAL
By Given O. Blakely
Part 2
SPIRITUAL BABYLON
This apostasy is the spiritual Babylon to which we are being introduced. It is what God is judging in our text. Over the years, men have grown accustomed to this religious corruption, and have even sought to justify its...