Babylon Part 2: Confronting Economic Injustice in Revelation and the Modern Church (Revelation Series)

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Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 14 November 2023

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford continue their exploration of Revelation in "Babylon Part 2," unmasking Rome's economic injustice and exploitation depicted in Revelation 17 and 18. They delve into how the ancient critiques of Babylon resonate with the modern church's complicity in unjust systems, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own participation and consider steps toward change.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Babylon in Revelation – How Rome is depicted as Babylon in Revelation 17-18, symbolizing economic injustice and oppression.

• Economic Injustice Then and Now – Exploring parallels between Rome's exploitation and modern America's economic practices.

• The Church's Complicity – Discussing how the modern church may be participating in the dynamics of Babylon through materialism and consumerism.

• Interpreting Revelation Correctly – The importance of understanding Revelation's imagery in its historical context to apply its lessons today.

• Personal Reflection and Action – Encouraging critical assessment of personal and communal participation in unjust systems and considering steps toward change.

Resources Mentioned:

• Revelation 17-18 – The fall of Babylon and its implications.

• Nerd Culture Ministry Summit – Conference on engaging with nerd culture.

• "Romans Disarmed" by Sylvia Keesmaat and Brian Walsh – Discussed in relation to economic practices and the church.

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As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.

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Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

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