Subject: Who is the "Beast" in Revalation? |
Bible Note: There are three beasts mentioned in Revelation. The one mentioned in chapter 17 is the United Nations Organization. This beast "once was [1920], and now is not [1939], and yet will come [1945], is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven [Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, Anglo-American world empires]." (Revelation 17:8, 11, 12, 13) Compare this with Revelation 13:14, 15. All these beasts refer to global political powers under the Devil's control. (See Revelation 13:1, 2, 7, 12; Daniel 7:2-8, 23; 1 John 5:19; Luke 4:5, 6) They are thrown into the "lake of fire." "The lake of fire is the second death." (Revelation 20:10, 14) Stokeyhk. |