Revelation 18

Commentary

Revelation 18 is a chapter of judgment and destruction. It is a warning to the world of the consequences of rejecting God and His ways. The chapter begins with a voice from heaven calling out to the world to come out of Babylon, a symbol of the world’s rebellion against God. The voice warns that Babylon will be destroyed and that those who remain in it will suffer the same fate. The chapter then describes the destruction of Babylon in vivid detail. It is a picture of the ultimate judgment of God on the world’s wickedness and rebellion. The destruction is so complete that nothing is left of Babylon but a pile of ashes. The chapter ends with a call to rejoice over the destruction of Babylon. It is a reminder that God’s judgment is just and that those who reject Him will ultimately be destroyed. Revelation 18 is a powerful reminder of the consequences of rejecting God and His ways. It is a warning to the world that God’s judgment is coming and that those who remain in rebellion will suffer the same fate as Babylon.