Revelation 18:1-24The Fall of the Beast
American Journal of Biblical Theology
Copyright © 2008, J.W. Carter Scripture quotes from KJV
Revelation 18:1-24American Journal of Biblical Theology
She has become a home for demons and a haunt for every evil spirit, a haunt for every unclean and detestable bird.
Though satan was defeated at Calvary, he still continued (and today continues) to exert his dominion over all who do not turn to God in faith. The character of that lost community that is within his domain is now exposed for what it really is. This community of those who separate themselves from God is not the wonderful place that may appear to the world today. It is the home for demons and evil spirits. Early Christians, as well as those today, were not ignorant concerning demons. They blamed every bad thing that happens on evil spirits and spirits of sin. Those who are making their home apart from God are making their home with those very demons and evil spirits that they so greatly fear. The word, “haunt” refers to a nesting place from which to operate a campaign. It is like a watchtower that looks over the domain of its host, giving view to all that takes place. The haunt gives every evil spirit the vantage point from which to respond at will. This domain of demons is likened to that of the aerie of birds that live on the carcasses of the dead; vultures that hover over those that are dying, waiting to spring upon the dead at their earliest opportunity.
Though godlessness seems lovely and attractive to those who seek it, when it is illuminated by the truth of God’s word, we see a quite darker vision, one that no rational person would desire.