Unlocking the New Testament Part 36 - Revelation Talk 4 The Fallen Prostitute

David Pawson says, there are 3 women in the book of Revelation that are actually representative of either a group of people, a city or something else. He helps with interpretation. Much of the book deals with 2 cities - one labelled ‘Babylon’ - a city of man; and Jerusalem, the city of God - represented by 2 of the women. Throughout the Bible ‘Babylon’ is used for all that is secular and wicked. David says that sin, vice, aggressiveness, lust, greed and crime are more concentrated in cities. There are cities of the world now that could be the final ‘Babylon’ of Revelation. Revelation shows that politicians will bring about the destruction of ‘Babylon’, a city of pleasure, crime and commerce. David says it is pictured as a prostitute because it takes your money and gives you pleasure. The martyrdom of the church will not be total because there will be those who come out as advised. David says that the whole world finance system will collapse. He discusses the concept of Christians being raptured out before the trouble - a very important teaching.
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[@crmier3227]

What a wonderful, blessed man, thank you Lord for your servant David and all his teachings 🙏🏻

[@annalovesjesus345]

God bless David pawson

[@rebornasdavid]

The truth about the rapture is that it shouldn't matter when it's going to happen. I'm going to live my life the same and do God's will no matter what time we're leaving. I'm happy in knowing God will protect us no matter if it's a pre, mid or post trib rapture. Let his will be done and not my own. If that means living on the Earth through the worst time ever then so be it. God's will be done.

[@stephenwhitehead21]

I agree, until you receive further revelation it's the only sensible way forward

[@Ms_Aubrie]

That’s easy to say now. Hopefully you will endure. Me too.

[@rebornasdavid]

@@Ms_Aubrie I truly feel I have nothing to fear. My understanding of scripture has increased since I started studying this three years ago. And I fully expect we will be here. 1 Thess 4:16-17 AFTER the dead in Christ are raised. THEN the rest of us left will be caught up to meet them and the Lord in the clouds. Think about it. If the church gets raptured out before the tribulation then who is the antichrist going to conquer? Revelation 13:7 ESV [7] Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, And the locusts have no power over us. Revelation 9:4 ESV [4] They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any green plant or any tree, but only those people who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. Psalm 91 explains we have nothing to fear. Psalm 91:5-10 ESV [5] You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, [6] nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. [7] A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. [8] You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. [9] Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place- the Most High, who is my refuge- [10] no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. So...John 16:33 ESV [33] I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” 🙏❤️

[@Ms_Aubrie]

@@rebornasdavid❤🙏🏽

[@anniecary6294]

Fascinating study, particularly minute mark 14:00

[@johnroush9603]

I appreciate the teaching and the included wisdom. For some time; I have tried to fit the statements in Rev. 20:4-5 with teachings about the "rapture", and couldn't get them to mesh. No contradictions with David's view.

[@graceyow3392]

hi josh, revelation can slowly but surely be understood if not viewed from man-made interpretations but from prayerfully reading/studying/meditating on the whole of the word of god. first understanding the obvious that it is a warning and encouragement that believers are in the winning team if remaining faithful to the end. second patiently wait to understand the symbolisms when god would give the understanding of them when we need them.

[@graceyow3392]

37:12 may all heed this dire warning. thank you david for sharing.

[@richardrice7147]

Quite interesting what David says about politicians destroying Babylon the city. I live by New York City and wow are the politicians running into the ground what used to be center of many businesses worldwide.

[@craigskinner5100]

New York is Babylon.

[@richardrice7147]

@@craigskinner5100 indeed..corridor thru Boston, Ny, Philly, and DC...straight line connects these which at least 3 have significant obelisks...

[@amessenger3208]

Great teaching. May God bless everyone listening to this.

[@hazelmontgomery8754]

Thank you man of God. You are so right about the Rapture. Love from Belfast Northern Ireland x

[@stephenfiore9960]

Thank You

[@graceyow3392]

34:27 perhaps this belief of being raptured before the great tribulation (beast persecution to the extreme) maybe greatly contributory to the great falling away jesus spoke of in the last days-believers who were not prepared for this reality.

[@Ms_Aubrie]

Exactly

[@juliakubowaki2603]

thank you

[@jaycee4389]

Wisdom.

[@hazelmontgomery8754]

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[@twigglyfiggly3429]

18:50 I did not see that coming

[@annettecantu3826]

30 20 saints to endure Rev 14

[@msarver9771]

It can also mean that the moon will be near the feet of the constellation of Virgo. It was predicted that there would be signs in the sky also to indicate the times. The 3 wise men watched the skies, in fact this was a common thing to do.

[@graceyow3392]

34:00 since revelation declares that those who will be in the first resurrection are those who will reign with jesus who were those who were beheaded for not accepting the mark of the beast, clearly believers were not raptured before the beast's persecution to the extreme.

[@graceyow3392]

3:52 if the "church" is kept "physically safe" why does john say that the beast made war with the rest of her offsprings and overcame them? if the woman is the "church", then who are her offsprings? if the woman is the "church" how could the church give birth to jesus? this is anachronistic "interpretation."

[@Ms_Aubrie]

Because its only a faithful remnant within the Christian church that will be preserved. The rest of the church will have to endure it. The woman is the church and her offspring are the brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ…believers.

[@kush4286]

He thought things were bad then 😅, if he’s still alive he’d be shocked how things are turning out.

[@wongmichael9659]

If Lamech's line from Cain was destroyed in the flood during Noah's time, and only Seth's line survived thereafter, how could Lamech still get 'blamed' for the ills a city creates? Would like to hear David's comment on this.

[@pwx13]

why would it be lamech's line getting destroyed, it was angels mixed with people called nepholim

[@DavidPawsonMinistry]

Hi this is Steve on behalf of David :- David is currently very unwell so we are unable to ask him directly - listening to the talk David does not spell out fully what he is saying as it is impossible to do so every time he speaks on a difficult subject especially one that has so many different interpretations in his listening audience. The lineages may have passed away, but the ‘spirit’ of them still carries on in the demonic forces that survived the flood as well as in human hearts. David says here and elsewhere that cities concentrate sin - because they concentrate sinners. The inherent sin nature that was even in Adam is still with us today. However, in the midst of sinful society, there are always those who honour God and have faith in Him - though they are not perfect - and these are following the heart/line of Seth. When David speaks about the characters in Genesis, he shows that those who had God’s favour were not perfect but they showed faith in God. I trust this helps

[@pwx13]

@@DavidPawsonMinistry is David going to be ok, i am praying for him.

[@wongmichael9659]

@@DavidPawsonMinistry thanks, Steve. I can accept that the concept of city passed down via imperfect humans and the rulers of the air that survived the flood. May the good Lord restore David from his sick bed, and grant him full recovery. His voice is still very much needed by churches.

[@22Carolin2012]

Thanks Wong..i too had the same question when I heard the talk and reading the comments my question got answered... I praise God for his Children on earth...

[@Potenza7Svargeeya]

The port, either Hong Kong or New York. London is not at the sea shore.

[@craigskinner5100]

New York is Babylon.

[@anac8834]

Wish you put references or told us where do you get the extra information from! I am trying to understand the book of revelation but all the extra information is making me confused as i have no reference to read them. Thank you so much for taking your time to teach us all.

[@wotanziet4]

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[@wotanziet4]

I have just a a little lot to

[@JesusWantsU]

At 28:30 Pawson says 'I have not found a single statement anywhere in the New Testament that clearly says that he's coming twice'. This is not the test of doctrine. The Bible also does not state 'you can lose your salvation status', but it does teach you can. The Old Testament nowhere states 'the Messiah will come twice', but we know now that that is the unfolding plan.

[@annettecantu3826]

21 church and tribulation

[@juri8723]

Rome.

[@AlfredoGarcia-pf7lz]

The way I have understood that the prostitute is the catholic church if you read revelation chapter 17 it talks about the scarlet an purpura colors and the golden cup which is what the Pope wears purpura and scarlet colors, and the golden cup . So who is the prostitute, where is the catholic church, isn't in the seven hills? chapter 17 in the book of revelation say it very clear

[@gabechacon8375]

WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK ARE ALSO SURROUNDED BY 7 HILLS

[@alexf8309]

Welcome to 2020 🤣 business men in power you say? Tear America apart you say? The woman on the beast you say? Hehe. Or china... the martyrs there...

[@wotanziet4]

It’s good but I’m it’s not too a big fan but it’s ok still it’s not very a fun hard game for to play and with you it’s all fun