Introduction

Good morning, church family! We're about to delve into the gripping pages of Revelation 18:2 today. We're going to talk about some heavy stuff- God's inevitable judgement, the fall of Babylon, and the supreme reign of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Theologian A.W. Tozer once said, "Justice, when used of God, is a name we give to the way God is, nothing more; and when God acts justly, He is not doing so to conform to an independent criterion, but simply acting like Himself in the only way He can act." That's what we're going to unpack today.

Let's read the full Scripture passage together, "And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird." Revelation 18:2

Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today with humble hearts, ready to receive Your Word. Guide us as we navigate through the challenging truths of Your inevitable judgement, the fall of Babylon, and the supremacy of Christ. Open our eyes, Lord, to see the lessons You want us to learn and our ears to hear Your truth. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

I. God's Judgment is Inevitable

The inevitability of God's judgement is a theme that runs throughout the Bible, and it is a truth that we must grapple with as believers. The passage we are studying today, Revelation 18:2, paints a vivid picture of this judgement as it announces the fall of Babylon, a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God. This verse serves as a stark reminder that God's judgement is not only certain but also final.

A. God's judgement is inevitable because He is a just God. His justice is not a concept that we can fully comprehend with our finite minds, but it is an integral part of His character. As A.W. Tozer pointed out, when God acts justly, He is simply being Himself. He cannot act in any other way. This means that He cannot overlook sin or let it go unpunished. The Bible tells us in Numbers 14:18, "The Lord is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet He does not leave the guilty unpunished." God's love and mercy do not negate His justice. They exist in perfect harmony with it.

B. The inevitability of God's judgement also stems from His sovereignty. God is the supreme ruler of the universe, and He has the authority to judge His creation. In Revelation 18:2, the mighty angel proclaims the fall of Babylon with a strong voice, symbolizing the authority and power of God's judgement. This judgement is not arbitrary or capricious. It is the righteous response of a holy God to sin and rebellion.

C. Moreover, God's judgement is inevitable because it is a necessary part of His plan for redemption. The fall of Babylon in Revelation 18:2 signifies the end of human rebellion and the beginning of God's eternal reign. It is a necessary step towards the fulfillment of God's promise to establish a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells. God's judgement, therefore, is not only an expression of His justice but also His love. It is His way of dealing with sin and evil once and for all, to make way for a world where His children can live in peace and righteousness.

Yet, the inevitability of God's judgement should not lead us to fear, but to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ have been justified by His blood and will not face God's wrath. They have been transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light. They are no longer citizens of Babylon, destined for destruction, but citizens of heaven, destined for eternal life.

Pastor: share a personal story that illustrates the inevitability of God's judgement and how this truth has impacted your life.

II. The Fall of Babylon

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