In this sermon, Dr. Steve Taylor examines the question of whether America is the “Mystery Babylon” described in Revelation 17 and 18. While acknowledging the arguments commonly used to identify America with Babylon, he presents a different interpretation based primarily on biblical geography, the distinction between the woman and the beast, and the prophetic descriptions of the kingdoms associated with them. He argues that the biblical pattern places Mystery Babylon in the ancient Middle Eastern world rather than in the United States.
The message also explores the biblical references to Tarshish and Chittim, presenting the view that these passages better describe America and the Western powers. Rather than depicting America as a nation destined for Babylon’s complete destruction, Steve argues that Scripture portrays a Western commercial power that will be humbled, diminished in influence, and ultimately present during Christ’s kingdom. The sermon encourages listeners to carefully compare prophetic interpretations with Scripture and to remain focused on Christ even when believers disagree about the details of biblical prophecy.