Rev 13: 11 Then I saw another beast, coming out of the earth. He had two horns like a lamb, but he spoke like a dragon. 12 He exercised all the authority of the first beast on his behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. 13 And he performed great and miraculous signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to earth in full view of men. 14 Because of the signs he was given power to do on behalf of the first beast, he deceived the inhabitants of the earth. He ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived. 15 He was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that it could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed. 16 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17 so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. 18 This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666.
Last blog we mentioned there might be an "un-holy or satanic trinity". If this is the cast, the Dragon, the Beast and the False Prophet would be our three players.
The Dragon we mentioned was thrown down from Heaven and is Satan (the Anti-God). The Beast, the son of the Dragon, who appears on earth, dies (remember, it may not be a physical death), is resurrected, and given power by Satan. and the False Prophet (will speak of in chapters to come).
Turn to Daniel 11:36-45. Here we find a really good description of the Anti-Christ. We read he will arise in Jerusalem, be an atheist ("he shall not regard the God of his fathers" (God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob), and become a Jew. He would have to become a Jew or he would have no claim to Israel. This guy will not honor God or any supernatural god, until eventually the man to come. (come into power, the first beast).
If this Beast is the son of the Dragon, it would make him the Anti-Christ. This would mean it would be similar things that would coincide with our Holy Christ:
1. It would also be a man. Personal pronouns are used, like "he", to describe this beast.
2. "Coming up out of the earth." Both of the last two beast mentioned will be natural men born in the last days. This will fulfill prophesy of Dan. 7:11, Isa 11:4 and 2 The 2:8.
3. This Beast will arrive after the first beast mentioned and will act as the first beast prophet. (Rev 13:13; 19:20; 20:10)
4. The mentioning of the "like a lamb". Now think here. Whom else do we refer to as "a lamb". That's right! This beast will have some Christ like appearance or mannerisms. Be meek and have strength. But, he will be known by his words..."Spoke like a dragon"!
5. This guy has all the authority of the first beast. He is the first beasts' cheer section, his promotion posse, his PR firm and will convince people to worship the first beast.
6. Verse 13 says he can do miracles, this will help in the deception of men.
7. With all the signs and miracles, it will be easy to convince men to make idols of the first beast. (verse 14)
8. He will be able to convince men to make a image of the first beast and then give it live and cause it to speak and to bring death to those who do not worship this Antichrist.
9. There will be a mark that will be forced upon those who belong to the kingdom of the Antichrist. Either on the forehead or the hand. The mark will be the number of his name. This is where the 666 comes from.
10. People who do not get the mark, will not be able to buy, trade or sell.
This is much information that will be talked about further as we read more of the Book of Revelation. I will stop here for now.
Remember this will happen AFTER the church is taken. You do not have to go through this, you can live a better life NOW. Contact me or a church to turn your life over to Christ. He loves you and wants the best for you, not this, not what is described here. It is truly as easy as ABC !...Admit you need Christ, Believe He died and rose again and Confess Him to be your personal Savior! DONE ! Hang with people who believe in The Holy Bible and strengthen one another with God, Christ and the Holy Spirit in your new life to guide you.
Blessings on all till next time,
Calabash
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