Revelation 13:1-4 tells us about the anti-christ and Ron Rhodes has pulled out 15 truths believers should know.
Rhodes is the President of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries.
Today, the next five. Each of these phrases tells us what the anti-christ will be or will possess:
- 6. He Will Blaspheme – “and blasphemous names on its heads” (13:1): These point to the antichrist’s character — and he will exalt himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped.
- 7. Great Army – “The beast was like a leopard”. The leopard was known for swiftness, cunning, and agility. This imagery in Daniel represents Greece under Alexander the Great.
- 8. Fierce – “its feet were like a bear’s” (13:2): Such strength and fierceness will certainly characterize the antichrist and his forces.
- 9. Powerful Words – “Its mouth was like a lion’s” (13:2): The lion in Daniel’s account refers to Babylon. Babylon was known for its ability to move quickly (like a lion). This verse reveals that the final world empire of the antichrist — a revived Roman Empire — will be rooted in all the previous empires. It will unite in a single kingdom all of the evil and power that characterized the previous kingdoms.
- 10. Satan – “To it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority”: The ultimate source of the antichrist’s power is Satan.
The last Five tomorrow.