Pause for thought
Chapters twelve through fifteen of Revelation could be sub headed Setting the scene an introduction to some end time players. I find it near impossible to put the events of chapters twelve to fifteen in consecutive order, however they will certainly happen just as prophesied.
The Beast from the sea, has seven heads representing authority, with blasphemous names written, representing Empires that have persecuted Israel in the past, ref Danial 7:2-7. The ten horns with ten crowns representing power, is probably the seventh Empire of 13:1. It is the Devil (dragon) who gives him power, a throne and authority. This monster was not born possessed but at some point in his political career he bows down to the evil one who then possess him and rules the world through him . “Out of the sea” the Antichrist will come at a time of geo political instability. The sea represents people so I think the Antichrist will be democratically elected, which is man’s choice but not Gods 13:4.1 Samuel 8.
The Beast from the earth, or false prophet will appear like a lamb, but his true nature is like a wolf, this is the essence of every false prophet he will come from the Earth (no part of his message will come from above) he will be the great deceiver. His mission will be to destroy people by causing them to obey and worship the devil, by directing them to the Antichrist. 13:13-14, 2 Corinthians 11:15,
The Book of Life is a register of the redeemed, note it’s the Lambs (Jesus) book, also note, Christs death was planned by God from before there was a world! 13:8 “ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son” John 3:16
A verse to remember
For false christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Matthew 24:24 N.K.J.
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