JH>The word "MOTHER" itself, indicates that she has "offspring."  Looking  at 
wh
JH>kind of mother this is, as you have shown in your discourse to  be 
"religious
JH>then could we not assert that her offspring is also  "religious."  Also 
knowi
JH>that we have determined this "religious"  MOTHER to be Roman Catholicism, 
wha
JH>religious organizations are there in  the world today who have broken 
way,
JH>standing on their own, and have  grown to substantial sizes and positions 
of
JH>import themselves?  I would  be curious to hear your thoughts on this.
Hello Jerry,
Here are my sentiments on this. This was not written by me but I can say
it no better.
   1. Clue number one: A thoughtful reading of Revelation chapters 17
   and 18 shows that this woman is more than just an individual. She
   symbolizes a "city" that controls the governments of the world
   (Rev. 17:18).
     2. The second clue is her influence and popularity. She sits on
   many waters explained to be the peoples of the world, Rev. 17: 1,
   15 (See how the Bible explains itself!) Revelation 17:2 speaks, no
   doubt, of her deception of the peoples of the world. (See also Rev.
   14:8; 18:3; 19:2). Evidently her popularity and social
   acceptability allow her to do her evil work freely.
     3. Clue number three is her connection with civil governments.
   Revelation 17:2, and 18 mention her ties with "the kings of the
   earth." She is a world political power and is recognized as such by
   various governments.
     4. The fourth clue is her bright colorful attire. Rich colors of
   purple, scarlet (Rev. 17:4) and "linen" (Rev. 18:16 - white in
   color) are hers. Could the leaders of this "Harlot" actually wear
   these colors? Her adornment is also gold, precious stones, and
   pearls. Think about this. What comes to mind?
     5. Clue number five has to do with her immense wealth. She
   possesses riches in abundance (Rev. 17:4; 18:7, & 11-19). Vast
   financial holdings make this "city" a great power in world
   commerce.
     6. Clue number six concerns a multitude of martyrs. Read Rev.
   17:6 and Rev. 18:24. What city of worldwide influence has been
   responsible for multitudes martyred because of their faith in
   Christ and the Bible?
     7. The seventh clue is her name. Revelation 17:5 tells us her
   name is MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND
   ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. She is not literal Babylon, for that is
   in ruins. She is "Mystery Babylon." Archaeology has shown that
   Babylon was the origin of mystery religions such as the worship of
   Simiramis and Tammuz, the ancient eastern madonna and child. Locate
   where and by whom these are venerated today under other names and
   you may be well on your way to solving this puzzle.
     8. Clue number eight is her location. She is a "city" that sits
   on seven mountains (Rev. 17:9, 18). There is a famous city that
   sits on seven hills (mountains in the local tongue) which has named
   them (1) Palatine; (2) Capitoline; (3) Quirinal; (4) Aventine; (5)
   Caelian; (6) Esquiline; and (7) Viminal. Check this out with a
   dictionary, gazetteer, or encyclopedia!
     9. The ninth and final clue also has to do with her names as does
   clue number seven above. In Revelation 17:5, she is also named THE
   MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. This Harlot has
   given birth to many of the same sort as the mother. They too enjoy
   great prestige, popularity and power. They are socially acceptable
   and listened to by the civil leaders of this world. Identify the
   Mother and give a little thought to her offspring. You may be
   surprised at your conclusions!
   Revelation 18:4 gives a great command and a serious warning: "come
   out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and
   that ye receive not of her plagues." This harlot (and her
   harlot-daughters) are guilty of terrible sins and those who remain
   in her are "partakers of her sins." They will be judged by God
   because they are a part of her.
     Read these Scriptures and do a little research. When you do learn
   just who the Harlot and her Daughters are, please do not get mad at
   me for calling this to your attention. I did not write the Bible. I
   am only to tell you what it says. How you respond to the Bible has
   eternal consequences.
     The vital question is this: are you a part of this "Mother of
   Harlots," or her wicked Brood? If so, will you heed the warning and
   obey the call to "Come out of her?" Be done with her! Repent of
   your sins and trust in Christ alone and separate yourself from the
   Harlot and her Daughters!
     "...COME OUT OF HER, MY PEOPLE, THAT YE BE NOT PARTAKERS OF HER
   SINS, AND THAT YE RECEIVE NOT OF HER PLAGUES." (Rev. 18:4).
For the cause of God and truth.....
                                    Mick James S.S.
                                An Ambassador for Christ
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                           "ek autou kai di autou kai eis auton ta
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