Category Archives: Revelation

Led in Spirit

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 17:7-18, we continue to read about the mystery as John is led in Spirit by one of the seven angels to a vision of a woman on a beast. The woman is a harlot who is transported by … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Revelation | Tagged Christians, Idolatry, John, Mystery, Spirit, Trust, Tyranny | 3 Comments

Taking a Stand

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

Some say the harlot which I wrote about in yesterday’s post and described in Revelation 17:1-6 represents the ultimate in godless world religion. A question brought out in this passage is what is the extent of corruption in your local, … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity, Revelation | Tagged Character, Class, Excellence, Fairness, God, Government Corruption, Honesty, Justice, Leadership, religion, Truth, victory, World Religion | Leave a comment

Godless World Religion

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Revelation 17:1-6, a great harlot is depicted as the symbol of apostasy and idol-worship; drunk with the blood of the saints (v.6). She represents the ultimate in godless world religion who has been involved with the kings of … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrity, Revelation | Tagged Christ, Diversity, Freedom, God, Idol Worship, Integrity, Path, U. S. Constitution, World Religion | 4 Comments

Questions for Reflection for Study of Revelation 17-19

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey has taken us through the book of Revelation 14-16. The vision of John tells us there will be a crushing blow for those who deny Christ. Reading in Revelation 14, the message is … Continue reading →

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The Offer Remains Until the End

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

God will continue to offer eternal salvation up until the end but no one knows when the end will be. John continues to give us his vision of the end in Revelation 16, there is an expansion of the seventh … Continue reading →