19:1,2
There is great rejoicing over the collapse of the world system. Some might find this odd, even “unChristian”, but we need to remember that the world system is corrupt at its heart, and this corruption is the cause of the ills in the world. “Salvation and glory and power belong to our God”. This statement is the truth, the world system is built upon a lie.
God’s judgements are “true and just”. People often worry about the so-called “problem of hell”. This is an utterly imaginary problem! When we come to the final judgement it will be seen that every decision made by God is “true and just”. Instead of worrying about this non-problem we are far better devoting our efforts to proclaiming the gospel which can truly save people from hell. The “great prostitute” has been condemned, and He has avenged the blood of His servants. We should note that vengeance belongs to the Lord, it is not for us to avenge.
19:3,4
There is further rejoicing over the fact that “the smoke from her goes up for ever and ever”. This is not a temporary defeat of an enemy, but an everlasting defeat. The rejoicing and worship also comes from the twenty four elders and the four living creatures. The resounding message is that the complete collapse of the world system is a good thing!
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