Revelation 13 strongly suggests that the sea beast’s medieval authority will survive its mortal wound and exercise a revival of that same authority through the sheer power and strength of the earth beast which has become like it—an image of it . . .
Read MoreThis enmity is a gift that, by God’s grace, awakens us to the enemy's subtle and deceptive tactics.
Read MoreThese apparent manifestations of divine power in the last days will be very convincing, yet built upon the satanic foundation laid by his first lie: “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4)
Read MorePacked into this verse are two conditions that will facilitate this. One is made evident by the phrase in his presence, for these two beasts are becoming fast friends.
Read MoreThe Protestant vow to live according to the Bible alone, accompanied by increased access to it, was a providential opportunity to clear away all—not just some—erroneous teachings.
Read MoreThe “American Experiment” was the founding of a nation upon the two governing principles of civil and religious liberty. These two tenets, established in our country’s founding documents (the Constitution and the Bill of Rights), were designed to preserve the inalienable rights of individuals.
Read MoreJohn provides for us a description that assists the New Testament church to positively identify her last-day enemy. This enemy is the antithesis of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreDaniel’s vision of the fourth beast’s final end leaves no room for doubt as to the coming judgment of God. But that does not mean that everyone born into or associated with it is doomed. In fact, it means the very opposite if taken as a loving warning.
Read MoreToday’s opening verse makes it abundantly clear that before Jesus returns, only two groups will exist in the world. Worship is the central issue. The activity of the sea beast will continue to capitalize in rallying people together for the stated purpose of saving the world, and he will receive enormous support as earth’s history draws to a close.
Read MoreThus, we see that the sea beast offers a rival gospel. Serious students of God’s word know that the adversary made an early entrance into the church, promoting teachings that conflict with sound Biblical doctrine.
Read MoreBecause of our standing with Him in this love relationship, even as we live in a fallen world that is filled with every sort of evil, we are lovingly looked upon from above as citizens of heaven.
Read MoreFor the seventh time, we are reminded of the period of unrestrained rule of the sea beast: forty-two months. The Holy Spirit of God communicates thoroughly on this point, for it is a positive identifier even though nearly the entire world is unaware of the beast’s identity.
Read MoreTo love the Lord opens the door to meaning and purpose in this life that carries forward into eternity. Loving Him is expressed through worship, which may be defined as a mindset of service and obedience to Him.
Read MoreWe are well on the way to learning about the first ally of the dragon, whose plan is to create a deceptive likeness to Christ. More identifiers are ahead. Let us study together prayerfully and in great humility.
Read MoreJohn was living in the days of Rome’s dominion, so his description of the beast that represents it goes in reverse order. John is looking back over centuries as this beast was developing under the power of the dragon.
Read MoreIf we add up the heads mentioned here, there are a total of seven. Considering the philosophies that trickled down, Rome is described as a composite of the previous mindsets: Babylonian, Medo-Persian, and Greek philosophies that included mythology. History shows that, with each dominant empire, the policies became more brutal and less refined.
Read MoreThe remnant from a bolt of cloth exactly matches that which came off of that bolt at the first. The word means “that which remains” or “that which is left over”.
Read MoreThe hope of the Christian lies in the firm conviction that the decisive battle of the war took place on the day of Calvary. Satan himself knows this also, which is why he understands that his time is short.
Read MoreLast-day events are therefore Satan’s final attempt to destroy Christ’s followers and prevent the accomplishment of His purpose in the world. Still, every individual is in possession of the power to choose sides. In the final battle of the great controversy between Christ and Satan, the woman is on the front line.
Read MoreMay each of us keep sharp the contrast between the two opposing messages. God has laid out His marvelous life instructions for us in plain and simple terms. It is our enemy who feverishly works to blur the line of distinction, to lead each of us away from the truth of God’s word.
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