All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast--all whose names have not been written in the Lamb's book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world. Revelation 13:8 Worship is something that every person on the earth does. Some will not call what they worship a god, but they... Continue Reading →
Revelation 13:4 The Wrong Perspective
People worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, "Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?" Revelation 13:4 In order to have the correct perspective in life, one must have the right foundation. He must be willing to look at... Continue Reading →
Revelation 17:17 Ultimate Control
"For God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose by agreeing to hand over to the beast their royal authority, until God's words are fulfilled." Revelation 17:17 The event that is being described in this passage is a time when the beast is rising in his rule over the world. All the... Continue Reading →
Revelation 14:9-10 God’s Fury
"A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand, they, too, will drink the wine of God's fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented... Continue Reading →
Revelation 13:10 Endurance and Faithfulness
"If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity they will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword they will be killed. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God's people." Revelation 13:10 John had just revealed some disturbing information. At some point there will... Continue Reading →