What does the Bible say about judgment on Babylon?
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The Bible describes Babylon as a symbol of false religion that will face divine judgment for its sins and opposition to God's grace.
In Revelation chapter 18, Babylon is presented as a harlot symbolizing every false religion that opposes salvation through Christ. God's judgment upon Babylon is swift and total, as seen in verses 8-10, where it states that her plagues will come in one day and she shall be utterly burned with fire. This judgment serves to highlight the seriousness of God's disdain for any belief system that glorifies itself rather than the grace of God through Christ. The passage emphasizes that God’s justice will prevail, and ultimately, His people will rejoice over Babylon’s downfall because it represents freedom from every form of false worship.
Scripture References:
Revelation 18:4-8, 1 Peter 1:13
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