False Religion-Its Dramatic End Foreseen, Chapter Eight

"RELIGION Makes a Comeback." That was the message proclaimed  by an article in The New York Times Magazine.  the article indicated that religion still seems to have a tenacious grip on the heart and minds of millions of people.  It may therefore be difficult to believe that a radical change in the world's religious climate is about to take place. But such a change  is indicated int he 47th chapter of Isaiah.

Isaiah's words were fulfilled 2,500 years  ago.  However, the words recorded at Isaiah 47:8 are quoted in the book of Revelation and given a future application.  there the Bible foretells the end of the harlot like organization called "Babylon the Great"-the world empire of false religion.  (Revelation 16:19)  The designation "Babylon" for the false religions of the world is appropriate, since it was in ancient Babylon that false religion got its  start.  From there it spread to the four corners of the earth.  (Genesis  111:1-9) Religious doctrines that originated in Babylon, such as the immorality of the soul, hellfire, and the worship of triune gods, are shared by virtually all religions,  including  Christendom.  Does Isaiah's prophecy throw any light on the future of religion?

Next time: Babylon Brought Down to Dust

From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind, Volume II, 2001