![]() ![]() Noticing that the same seven heads are present in the beast(s) of Revelation 13:1 17:3, we find the key to their identification in Revelation 17:9-10. The dragon is identified with the devil or Satan ( Revelation 12:9), but he has seven crowned heads (Revelation 12:3). The third power, the false prophet, is the beast with the horns of a lamb, the one that came out of the earth during the end times, which begins to speak with the voice of a dragon, healing the wound of the first beast (see Revelation 13:11-18).ĭoes the book of Revelation or the Bible decode the identity of these beasts? Graffiti depicting a caricature of the New World Order, criticised for its anti-Semitic imagery. This wound led to the end of the old order, in which the beast coming out of the sea had much power and influence, which it will regain, according to the book of Revelation. This head, the prophecy says, “had a fatal wound” but it is to be healed (see Revelation 12:3 13:1, 3 17:3, 7). The book of Revelations places special emphasis on “one of the heads”, the one with 10 horns. The second power, the beast coming out of the sea, is an image of the dragon. The first power, the dragon, is identified with the devil ( Revelation 12:9), the lord and god of this world ( John 16:11 1 Corinthians 4:4 Ephesians 6:12), who acted and continues to act through any power that rises up against God. This alliance will have political and religious effects. The book of Revelation mentions that the last challenge of the world will be the ascent of the alliance formed by three powers: the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet (see Revelation 16:13, 19 acc. Let us find out more about how the book of Revelation describes this end of earth’s history. Later, after the Devil counterfeits the second coming, pretending to be Jesus Christ, for a very short time, all the powers of the earth will submit to this false Christ and, implicitly, to his vicar (see Revelation 17:13 13:8). 12:3 13:2 19:20 20:3) will form a threefold alliance against God and to His people. To begin with, the powers mentioned in Revelation (the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet- Revelation 16:13, 19 acc. ![]() In short: according to the book of Revelation, there will be no consensus and long-term unity. It is more of a return to an old historical order, but this time with an unprecedented worldwide success. But do these passages actually support their claims? It is true the scenario in the book of Revelation ( chapters 13 and 17) refers to a world order, but this could hardly be called “new”. ![]() Those that speak about this power often refer to passages from the Bible, particularly in the book of Revelation. Many who prophesy about doomsday events and the end times in the present day speak about an imminent New World Order-a totalitarian uniting of various powers into a final dictatorial ruler. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |