And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen,.... Revelation 14:8
"....the state of the different churches since the second angel proclaimed their fall.
Their ministers take their text from the Word, but preach smooth things. The natural heart feels no objection to this. It is only the spirit and power of the truth, and the salvation of Christ, that is hateful to the carnal heart.
There is nothing in the popular ministry that stirs the wrath of Satan, makes the sinner tremble, or applies to the heart and conscience the fearful realities of a judgment soon to come.
Wicked men are generally pleased with a form without true godliness, and they will aid and support such a religion.
Many, very many, who profess to be Christians, have not known God. The character of the natural heart has not been changed, and the carnal mind remains at enmity with God.
An innumerable host of evil angels are spreading themselves over the whole land. The churches and religious bodies are crowded with them. And they look upon the religious bodies with exultation; for the cloak of religion covers the greatest crimes and iniquity."
Spiritual Gifts vol.1 E.G.W.
"....the state of the different churches since the second angel proclaimed their fall.
--They have been growing more and more corrupt;
--yet they bear the name of being Christ's followers.
--It is impossible to distinguish them from the world.
There is nothing in the popular ministry that stirs the wrath of Satan, makes the sinner tremble, or applies to the heart and conscience the fearful realities of a judgment soon to come.
Wicked men are generally pleased with a form without true godliness, and they will aid and support such a religion.
Many, very many, who profess to be Christians, have not known God. The character of the natural heart has not been changed, and the carnal mind remains at enmity with God.
An innumerable host of evil angels are spreading themselves over the whole land. The churches and religious bodies are crowded with them. And they look upon the religious bodies with exultation; for the cloak of religion covers the greatest crimes and iniquity."Spiritual Gifts vol.1 E.G.W.
