A SECOND Beast will Rise.
The coming Antichrist will have a religious partner.
Revelation 13:11-12 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. 12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. (KJV) . . . The Antichrist will appear to be resurrected from a deadly wound.
The coming Antichrist will not work alone. Another man, also empowered by Satan, will rule with the Antichrist. This powerful religious leader or beast, as God sees him, will rise to power with the Antichrist. In this prophecy God reveals some important information and details concerning this coming religious man of power.
#1. Two horns like a lamb . . . tells us he will emerge with Christian credentials or doctrine, but #2. Spoke like a dragon . . . tells us he will be controlled and directed by Satan. Some think the False Prophet might be a Jew. I do NOT know WHO the man is, but I am under the impression that this could well be the pope. This person, along with the coming one-world (global) religious system he will lead, is referred to as The Woman Who Rides the Beast (Rev.17), in the book of Revelation. This evil, blood-thirsty "one-world" religion appears to rise out of Rome.
Rev. 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. (KJV)
This religious leader will create some sort of an interactive "image" representing the Antichrist. ALL those who refuse to worship the image will be killed. The Bible, to my knowledge, does not tell us exactly what this image will be.
Rev. 13:13-14 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, [14] And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. (KJV) This beast shall do seemingly astonishing miracles, like making fire come down to Earth from Heaven while everyone is watching. It will lead all unbelievers astray by cunning deception. He shall order the people to make a great statue of the first beast, who was fatally wounded and then came back to life.
This character will have great power attained from Satan. He will indeed do lying wonders and pretended miracles, by imitating the power of God’s Holy Spirit. He will imitate Elijah by bringing down “fire from Heaven.” He will construct an image (idol) of Antichrist, which will evidently be placed in the Temple at Jerusalem (not yet built). I believe this to be the “abomination of desolation” spoken of by Daniel and Jesus (Dan.9:24-27; 12:11; Mat.24:15).
Rev. 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. (KJV) This second beast shall have power to give supposed life to the image of the first beast, so that the image (idol) of the first beast will seem to speak. And if anyone refuses to bow to the image of the beast, they shall be killed.
To make an image of the Antichrist, whose deadly wound was healed, would be like adding fuel to the already started fire! It would just give form and power to his worship. The False Prophet will also be able to make this idol speak. With today’s technology, this will be no great thing. For those of you who have seen the images at Disneyland, that both move and speak, know this is possible. And with each passing day, new things are brought forth. All those who refuse to worship the image of this beast, will be put to death by the False Prophet.
Rev. 13:16-17 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: [17] And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. (KJV) He will demand that everyone . . . great and small, rich and poor, slave and free, to accept a mark on the right hand or on the forehead. NO one will be able to buy or sell anything without unless they have the mark of the beast.
He will have tremendous power. He will put out a decree that ALL people (everyone, everywhere) receive a “mark” on their right hand or forehead (conspicuous spot). I don’t know if this mark will be visible to the naked eye or not. I think that it could possibly be a tiny microchip that will be inserted under the skin. These ‘chips’ are already in use for identification purposes on pets and livestock. The tiny chip is inserted under the skin on the shoulder of a dog, cat or horse. Should the animal stray, the chip can be read, revealing to whom the animal belongs. I truly do not know exactly what or where or how this “mark” will work, but I do know it is the devil’s mark, and I do know you do NOT want any part of it! This “mark” of the beast is designed to mock the seal that God places on His people (Rev.7:2-3), Again, we have imitation and counterfeits of Satan. God marks His people to save them. Satan’s beast marks his people to save them from the persecution that Satan will inflict upon God’s followers. Identifying this particular mark is not nearly as important as identifying the purpose of the mark. Those who accept it show their allegiance to Satan. They will be able to operate within the economic system that he promotes, and they show their open rebellion for God. NO ONE will be able to buy or sell or trade in any manner; without accepting Satan’s mark. This will include doctors, dentists, hospitals, banks, all stores of any kind. Anyone who refuses the mark shows that person is totally committed to God; and shows they prefer death rather than compromise their faith in Christ. It will be a terrible time! God describes these wicked men as "beasts" (Rev.13:1,2,3,4,11,12,14,15,18) because these "beasts" will slaughter and devour millions of believing Christians and Jews who will come to know Jesus Christ after the Rapture takes place.
We are living in the Last Days. We all must watch as we wait for the Coming of the Lord Jesus at the Rapture.
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Antichrist Revealed, Restrainer Removed
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Continuing in Sin
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Ecumenism, Christian Response
Flaming Fires of Hell
Image of the Beast
Mark of the Beast
Mark of Beast, Obedience or Disobedience
Mark of the Beast Very Near
Rise of the Antichrist
Satan's Counterfeit Messiah
Satan and the Antichrist
Satan's Second Beast
Second Beast in Revelation Chapter 13
Second Beast Will Rise
Temple Rebuilt in Jerusalem
Warning of the Third Angel
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