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New Babylon Rising: The Emerging End Times World Order
What New Babylon Reveals to Us About the End Times
What will the world look like in the last days? One significant clue the Bible offers is a fascinating look at New Babylon. More than one-tenth of the book of Revelation is devoted to prophecies about this city—the center of the antichrist’s world government. But are we to understand these prophecies symbolically or literally?
In New Babylon Rising , trusted prophecy expert Ron Rhodes offers insight into what God’s Word tells us about the worldwide influence of New Babylon in the end times. Take a look at what prophetic Scripture says and As you explore the Bible’s prophecies about the last days, you’ll discover that no matter how uncertain the future looks, you can have peace knowing that God is in full control of all things.
What will the world look like in the last days? One significant clue the Bible offers is a fascinating look at New Babylon. More than one-tenth of the book of Revelation is devoted to prophecies about this city—the center of the antichrist’s world government. But are we to understand these prophecies symbolically or literally?
In New Babylon Rising , trusted prophecy expert Ron Rhodes offers insight into what God’s Word tells us about the worldwide influence of New Babylon in the end times. Take a look at what prophetic Scripture says and As you explore the Bible’s prophecies about the last days, you’ll discover that no matter how uncertain the future looks, you can have peace knowing that God is in full control of all things.
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Published August 13, 2019
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August 1, 2019
New Babylon is one element of the coming end-time events that I had never studied or even considered in depth. I had read other books that briefly touched on it, but they were mostly of the opinion that ‘Babylon’ was a coded reference to Rome. So I went into this book fairly open to the concept, but still needed to be convinced that the author’s view was correct, and he convinced me.
Rhodes takes us to Revelation and shows us how the plain literal grammatical reading of the text demands a physical city, an actual rebuilt Babylon. Drawing from numerous books in the Old and New Testaments, he helps us develop a timeline of end-time events to help us place Babylon in its proper Biblical perspective. He also briefly explains Babylon’s spiritual and political history as it relates to the Bible and its future. To do that, he draws from secular and Biblical historians.
The last few chapters help us understand the correct response to Biblical prophecy by both saved and unsaved people. I especially appreciated the last appendix’s explanation of the literal interpretation of Scripture. Please let me recommend that you be sure to read this appendix.
The only negative I have about this book is that it is a tad repetitive. I would still recommend it for everyone. It will help you understand God’s plan for the future, and encourage your walk with Him.
I received this as a free ARC through NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers. No favorable review was required. It was my pleasure to provide my honest opinions.
Rhodes takes us to Revelation and shows us how the plain literal grammatical reading of the text demands a physical city, an actual rebuilt Babylon. Drawing from numerous books in the Old and New Testaments, he helps us develop a timeline of end-time events to help us place Babylon in its proper Biblical perspective. He also briefly explains Babylon’s spiritual and political history as it relates to the Bible and its future. To do that, he draws from secular and Biblical historians.
The last few chapters help us understand the correct response to Biblical prophecy by both saved and unsaved people. I especially appreciated the last appendix’s explanation of the literal interpretation of Scripture. Please let me recommend that you be sure to read this appendix.
The only negative I have about this book is that it is a tad repetitive. I would still recommend it for everyone. It will help you understand God’s plan for the future, and encourage your walk with Him.
I received this as a free ARC through NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers. No favorable review was required. It was my pleasure to provide my honest opinions.
September 17, 2019
I am grateful Mr. Rhodes believes in the rapture; however, it could be today or in a thousand years before believers are raptured. It is a continual desire for apocalyptic authors and speakers to want to relate the tribulation to today's culture. This has been done for decades and every author has to keep changing according to what is new and trendy. This is all silliness and about selling books for the people who are all about relating Revelation to today.
Some have wanted to equate the tribulation religion to Catholicism and now, it is Islam as it is predominate today. However, it is all going to be about antichrist and his religion and his idolatry plan and his talking idol as we read in Revelation chapter 13. And the false god, Apollo, is mentioned in Revelation and he has no holdings to Islam.
If people want truth, then learn the Bible from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 with no additions or subtractions. And this includes Matthew, 2 Peter, Zechariah which deals also with the apocalypse and numerous Old Testament books including Jeremiah and Psalm 2.
I will add, the word engines is found in the Bible (2 Chronicles 26:15) and could have been set in Revelation, but God did not. He, being omnipotent, can remove oil supplies in less than a second. When He declares horses will be used in the Armageddon/Megiddo battle, He means it.
One-third of the earth will be destroyed in the time of Revelation and cultures are continually changing. Today there is no slavery, but slavery will dominate the world in the tribulation.
Plus, just because one has to have the mark to buy and sell, does not mean he will not use some form of currency as well. The mark does not automatically erase currency or some type of payment agreement. It is one stipulation to buying and selling. Only God knows the details. And not all may be able to buy if they are impoverished, whether they own this satanic mark or not.
Today, we have a social media which could dissipate on a future date. We do not know what a day may bring and societies have changed as new governments have resumed power. Evil people could arrive on the screen and remove social media. Only the LORD knows and no one is allowed to add a jot or tittle to the Word of God.
Please beloved brethren, do not get caught up in that which we know nothing about with summations and assumptions. Hold only to what is recorded in the inerrant Word of God, rightly translated from ancient manuscripts; using a Bible that is not modernized or compromised for today's worldly believer.
Some have wanted to equate the tribulation religion to Catholicism and now, it is Islam as it is predominate today. However, it is all going to be about antichrist and his religion and his idolatry plan and his talking idol as we read in Revelation chapter 13. And the false god, Apollo, is mentioned in Revelation and he has no holdings to Islam.
If people want truth, then learn the Bible from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 with no additions or subtractions. And this includes Matthew, 2 Peter, Zechariah which deals also with the apocalypse and numerous Old Testament books including Jeremiah and Psalm 2.
I will add, the word engines is found in the Bible (2 Chronicles 26:15) and could have been set in Revelation, but God did not. He, being omnipotent, can remove oil supplies in less than a second. When He declares horses will be used in the Armageddon/Megiddo battle, He means it.
One-third of the earth will be destroyed in the time of Revelation and cultures are continually changing. Today there is no slavery, but slavery will dominate the world in the tribulation.
Plus, just because one has to have the mark to buy and sell, does not mean he will not use some form of currency as well. The mark does not automatically erase currency or some type of payment agreement. It is one stipulation to buying and selling. Only God knows the details. And not all may be able to buy if they are impoverished, whether they own this satanic mark or not.
Today, we have a social media which could dissipate on a future date. We do not know what a day may bring and societies have changed as new governments have resumed power. Evil people could arrive on the screen and remove social media. Only the LORD knows and no one is allowed to add a jot or tittle to the Word of God.
Please beloved brethren, do not get caught up in that which we know nothing about with summations and assumptions. Hold only to what is recorded in the inerrant Word of God, rightly translated from ancient manuscripts; using a Bible that is not modernized or compromised for today's worldly believer.
November 2, 2024
This was a very good book to listen to.. Lots of scriptures to back up this teaching on the book of Revelation. Lots of facts and insights on the progression of the end times.
May 28, 2019
This book was just okay. It was very repetitive and I didn't learn anything that I haven't already read somewhere. Disappointing read.
July 21, 2019
Whether you’re just beginning to study about end-times prophecy or you’ve been studying for many years, this book has something for both groups of readers. I had not read a book by this author before, and I liked the readable, engaging way he presents his viewpoint of end-time events.
It’s fascinating reading about the two aspects of Babylon-spiritual and commercial-and how that will impact the future of the coming world events. He offers many scriptures for our consideration and clearly explains his reasoning for his conclusions. I also liked the fact that his attitude through the book is not condescending towards others who have differing viewpoints. He treats their conclusions with respect for the person, but defends his position in a considerate manner. I was challenged by this quote towards the end of the book: “Live your life as if the rapture could happen today, but plan for your entire lifetime expectancy. That way you are prepared for both time and eternity.” I’m glad to have this book in my shelf so that I can refer back to it when I study Bible prophecy.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
It’s fascinating reading about the two aspects of Babylon-spiritual and commercial-and how that will impact the future of the coming world events. He offers many scriptures for our consideration and clearly explains his reasoning for his conclusions. I also liked the fact that his attitude through the book is not condescending towards others who have differing viewpoints. He treats their conclusions with respect for the person, but defends his position in a considerate manner. I was challenged by this quote towards the end of the book: “Live your life as if the rapture could happen today, but plan for your entire lifetime expectancy. That way you are prepared for both time and eternity.” I’m glad to have this book in my shelf so that I can refer back to it when I study Bible prophecy.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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