Posted by John Matthews on May 04, 2015 at 06:10:26:
The 24 years 1932 to 1956 have significance.
The below all “taken and quoted” from the middle paragraphs of what you wrote in Chapter 17 of “How Near Armageddon”, which the website readers, can read by selecting the Chapters Section on the main menu:
“1932”
Through the image of the "waters", we know that we have reached the year 1932. (See the explanation of Rev 8:8 and 14:7,)
Isaiah 17:12 Woe to the multitude of many people, which make a noise like the noise of the sea; and to the rushing of nations, that make a rushing like the rushing of many waters. The nations shall rush like the rushing of mighty waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off.
Through the images and words of this reference it seems as if the reasons for revolts ("rushing of nations") in Europe were rebuked by God ("woe") and would spread world-wide in the time that ships ("noise of the sea") took men to the ends of the earth ("far off").
Revelation reveals that God will intervene when the revolts of the masses can no longer be controlled, and the final fall will follow when "God remembered Babylon the Great" (Rev 16:18).
The time 1932—1956 is the time of the fall of Babylon and the time that the nations will rise up to secure freedom and independence, throughout the world.
Revelation 17:14 They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them, because he is Lord of lord and King of kings — and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.
Reading further into the Chapter, adds deeper insight, for those who are interested. “The mystery” of “Christ” being revealed. Amazing!
The last few paragraphs:
“Revelation 17:18
“The woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth”.
Revelation wishes to illustrate the development of "the woman" to "the prostitute" through the development of the "great city".
In the following chapter, we will follow the progression of trading empires through the centuries.
Revelation 17:18 covers a tremendous span of history for it says: "the woman you saw is the great city"
In other words from 1068 (the first foundation of the New Jerusalem — before the "woman" became the "prostitute") to the time of the democratic rulers of the earth (kings of the earth) whose main aim will be to maintain the "great city" (a global economy).
Revelation indicates the inevitable.
All men, regardless of their status, are prone to succumb to the subtle forces of the beast. They will gradually succumb to worldliness and move away from Christianity.
However, Revelation also reveals that the Trinity is keeping a constant check on the situation”
1932 is the time of the fall of Babylon, according to this interpretation.
Where are we to-day - in 2015?