The present seat of world government is situated in New York City. It is called the United Nations Organization.
The financial center of the nation is seated in New York City, as is the headquarters of the nation's Central Bank, the Federal Reserve Bank.
All major television networks have their base in New York and the advertising industry is likewise headquartered there.
Washington DC may be the seat of the Federal Government, but the head of this great beast we call the United States of America, is located in New York City, New York.
It is a notable spiritual signature, that in the same area sits a city named, Babylon.
There has been a great deal of speculation as to the identity of Babylon in the end days.
A number of prophecy minded Christians, believe that the United States of America closely resembles that nation mentioned by the prophets of old.
Yet others refuse to accept such a notion, even as the image of the goddess of Babylon sits conspicuously in New York harbor.
Many mainstream Christians have accepted a number of scripturally unsupported doctrines, which lead them to believe that America is not mentioned in Bible prophecy.
Some expect to be "raptured" before any destruction of "Babylon the Great" might occur.
The reader is encouraged to compare the scriptures related to this end time nation, and make their own determination, based upon the scriptures, coupled with an examination of contemporary America.
What the prophets said about Babylon in the end times:
- Babylon would be a great nation in the end times ( Revelation 17; Revelation 18; Isaiah 13:6).
- Babylon would have a huge seaport city (Revelation 18:17).
- The great city Babylon is the home of world government (Revelation 17:18).
- Babylon would be the economic center of the world (Revelation 18:3).
- Babylon would be the center of a global economic order (Revelation 13:16).
- Babylon would the queen among the nations (Isaiah 47:5-7; Revelation 18:7).
- Babylon would be the most powerful nation in the world (Revelation 18).
- Babylon would be the hammer of the whole earth (Jeremiah 50:23).
- Babylon is called a lady, and is symbolized by a woman (Isaiah 47:7-9).
- Babylon would be the praise of the whole earth Jeremiah 51:41).
- Babylon would be the center of world trade (Jeremiah 51:44; Revelation 17:18; Revelation 18:19).
- Babylon would be the richest nation in the world (Revelation 18:3).
- All nations that trade with Babylon would grow rich (Revelation 18:3).
- The merchants of Babylon would be the great men of the earth (Revelation 18:23).
- Babylon would have mighty rivers (Isaiah 18:2).
- Babylon would be a land that is measured and populated throughout (Isaiah 18:2).
- Babylon would destroy her own land with pollution (Isaiah 14:20).
- Babylon is a land rich in mineral wealth (Jeremiah 51:13).
- Babylon would be the leading agricultural nation of the world (Revelation 18).
- Babylon would be the leading exporting nation in the world (Revelation 18).
- Babylon would be the leading importing nation of the entire world (Revelation 18).
- Babylon would be filled with warehouses (Jeremiah 50:26).
- Babylon would be the leading industrial nation of the world (Revelation 18).
- Babylon would be known for her cattle, sheep and other livestock (Jeremiah 50:26-27; Revelation 18:13).
- Babylon would be known for her mills (Revelation 18:13).
- Babylon would be a nation of farmers and harvests huge crops (Jeremiah 50:16).
- Babylon would be a huge exporter of music (Revelation 18:22).
- Her musicians would be known around the world (Revelation 18:22).
- Babylon would have an aviation program (Isaiah 14:13-14; Jeremiah 51:53; Habakkuk 1:8).
- Her skies would be filled with the wings of aircraft (Isaiah 18:1).
- Babylon would have a space program (Jeremiah 51:53; Isaiah 14:13-14).
- Babylon would defend her skies with aircraft (Jeremiah 51:53).
- Babylon will have a great seaport (Revelation 18:17-19).
- Babylon would be known as a coastal nation that sits upon many waters (Jeremiah 51:13).
- Babylon would trade with all who have ships in the sea, year round (Revelation 18:17-18).
- Babylon would be a nation filled with a "mingled" people (Jeremiah 50:37).
- Babylon would be a Republic, ruled by many counsels (Isaiah 47:13).
- Babylon's governmental system would break down (Isaiah 47:13).
- Babylon would become bogged down with political divisions (Isaiah 47:13).
- Her leaders use astrology, seers and mystics for guidance (Isaiah 47:13; Revelation 18:2).
- Babylon would labor in the occult from her very inception (Isaiah 47:12).
- Babylon would fall to the occult just before her end by fire. (Revelation 18:2).
- Babylon would turn upon her Godly heritage, leaving her desolate (Jeremiah 50:11).
- Babylon's "Christian leaders" would lead God's people astray (Jeremiah 50:6; Revelation 18:2).
- The people of Babylon shall turn to astrology and spiritism (Isaiah 47:12; Revelation 18:2).
- Babylon becomes the home of all spiritual uncleanness (Revelation 18:2).
- Babylon would be a nation of religious confusion (Isaiah 47:12-13).
- Her leader will rule from the great city Babylon (Revelation 17:18).
- World government will rise up to rule from Babylon (Revelation 13; Revelation 17; Revelation 18).
- This world government will be a diverse entity (Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:23).
- This entity will rise up and use the military power of Babylon to rule the world (Isaiah 14:4-6; Revelation 13; Revelation 17).
- Babylon will produce and export automobiles (Revelation 18:13).
- Babylon will be a nation of craftsmen, experts in their trade (Revelation 18:22).
- Babylon will be known for her jewelry of gold and silver (Revelation 18:22).
- Babylon will be an enormous importer and exporter of spices (Revelation 18:13).
- Babylon will be a tremendous exporter of fine marble products (Revelation 18:22).
- Babylon will be known for her production of iron and steel (Revelation 18:12).
- Babylon will be known for international corporations (Revelation 18:23).
- Babylon will be known for her institutes of higher education (Isaiah 47:10).
- Babylon will be the premier force in world affairs (Jeremiah 51:55).
- Babylon will be a great military power (Jeremiah 51:30; Revelation 13:4).
- Her people will enjoy the highest standard of living in the world (Revelation 18:7).
- Her people will become mad from idolatry (Jeremiah 50:2; Habakkuk 2:18).
- Her people will descend into a multitude of sins (Revelation 18:5).
- Her people will live without a care (Isaiah 47:8).
- Babylon will become proud, haughty, and will not consider her end (Isaiah 47:7-8; Revelation 18:7).
- A number of nations will form an alliance against her (Jeremiah 50:9).
- Her enemies will take her by surprise (Isaiah 47:11; Jeremiah 50:24).
- She will be attacked by nuclear weaponry (Revelation 18:8).
How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.
Is this description not fitting of the United States of America? Decide for yourself.
© 2010 Craig Portwood
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Interesting perspective Craig!
Only if you want it to be.
It's like looking at a grilled cheese and seeing the Mother Mary or something. Personal perspective. Personal interpretation.
Most people are too spiritually blind to see any further than themselves unfortunately.
If you spend all your time with your nose in a book looking for "signs", you're going to fall into the pit as well because you were not paying attention to where you where walking.
It takes observation of self, not just book learning.
Until you know yourself, knowing anything about "God" is impossible.
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"She will be attacked by nuclear weaponry (Revelation 18:8)."
Hahahaha, how do you expect to be taken seriously?
Thank you Judy.
@xenon,
I see the same phenomena from the opposite side. Those who refuse to consider a possibility, cannot be persuaded. If you spend all your time refusing to see the signs, you will not see them. If so, the blindness is not for lack of signs, but for lack of desire or willingness to believe that they exist.
If one spends all their time looking at themselves, they will likewise, fall into a pit. If the sign says “pit ahead” and the individual refuses to see it or consider it, that individual will fall prey to it if it does indeed exist. The sign cannot be blamed for an individuals willful ignorance to take heed to it.
I trust God’s Word. I can look back upon my personal experience and see that it is true. My personal experience and observation validates what the Bible says.
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Why would I care if I am taken seriously or not? I bear witness. It’s none of my business what others may think of it.
I expect that New York City will be destroyed as is said of that mighty city “Babylon the Great” in Revelation 18. Imagine if I had said 10 years ago that the World Trade Center would be destroyed. Your comment would most likely have been the same then as it is now. After the fact, you would doubtless say it was coincidence. Skepticism is like that.
I would not want to be anywhere near New York City on July the 4th. I would expect to see it destroyed on or around that date, perhaps not this year. I expect that on or near July 4th 2011, it will be destroyed. If it is not, I remain confident that it will happen in time. Sooner than later.
NYC is Babylon the Great and she will be destroyed by fire. Mock on if you must. Enjoy the time you have left by pursuing whatever your heart and flesh desires to enjoy.
The US certainly seems to fit the bill.And i dont why people laugh at USA being attacked by nuclear weapons.Its the same as the Babalonions laughing & having a party whilst being beseiged by the Persians.
@JOHN RIDLEY,
An astute observation. This is another example of how America fits the Babylonian mold. That's another reason why I would not be too amazed to see a July 4th destruction. Babylon celebrated her defeat by holding a huge party.
Looks correct to me.....
X is any place your not?
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Craig we are in the same town brother, come by and say hi some time. Sorry for the mistype
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The original Babylon was in Iraq. Babylon, according to a Dictionary, means, "Confusion of languages, meanings", which points to the tower of Babal in Iraq. Saddam had put a note on the tower challenging God. The US won the war in 4 days. 4 symbollically represents God. Babylon, by dictionary, also means, "impracticable scheme".
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I also trust God’s Word and I too, can look back upon personal experience and see that it is true. My personal experience and observation also validates what the Bible says. I was reading Revelations Chpt. 17 & 18 over ten years ago when the Holy Spirit revealed to me that America was and is Mystery Babylon and I agree that New York is the head, with her pagan goddess statue of "Liberty". I also believe in the catching away of those few counted worthy to escape all the coming horrors ("rapture") because the Bible fully supports it. (However, I don't believe that the majority of "churchianity" will be raptured because they are part of the Harlot that rides the Beast. Only those who have heard the Spirit's call to "Come our of her My people..." Rev 18:4 and have separated themselves to Christ and who "praying always that they might be counted worthy to ESCAPE ALL these things that are coming to pass and to stand before the Son of Man (who is in HEAVEN at the right hand of God)!
1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Revelation 3:10: Because you have kept the word of My patience, I also will keep you from the hour of trial that will come upon the whole world, to test those that are ON THE EARTH.
The blind truly leading the blind. So many cannot or will not see.Israel was a Harlot before so why not now? Babylon has all the earmarks of the U.S.A. and Revelations is apocalyptic.All those marrying and giving in marriage, life just goes on but guess again for God will not be mocked.
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