Beast from the Sea, Inhabitants of the Earth, Lamb

No Neutrality

David R Maas

The Inhabitants of the Earth choose not to follow the Lamb. Instead, they swear fealty to the Dragon and his Beast and take his Number.

There are no geographic restrictions on the reign of the “Beast” in the Book of Revelation. All the “Inhabitants of the Earth” take the Beast’s “Mark” or “Number” and venerate its image. No national government resists the monster from the Sea, for it is granted “authority over every tribe, people, tongue and nation.” There are no exceptions, no nation or government will stand against the “Beast” except Christ’s “Kingdom of Priests.”

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Beast from the Sea, Caesar, Cross, False Prophet, Satan

Seizing God’s Likeness

David R Maas

Satan and the Rulers of this Age exalt themselves and usurp Divine prerogatives in contrast to the true Servant of God, Jesus Christ.

Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled the role of the ‘Suffering Servant’ described in the Book of Isaiah. He did not attempt to seize the “likeness of God” as Adam did or exploit his position as God’s Messiah to exercise power over others. His sovereignty is radically different than the governments of this fallen world. Rather than subjugate his subjects or kill his enemies, Christ endured a shameful death on the Imperial Cross for friend and foe alike in obedience to his Father; therefore, God exalted him above all things.

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Beast from the Sea, Caesar, False Prophet

Idolizing the Beast

David R Maas

The Empire’s propagandists encourage men and women to give allegiance and veneration to the Emperor, the Beast from the Sea.

The “False Prophet” as described in the Book of Revelation uses religious symbolism and economic control to coax the Inhabitants of the Empire to pay homage to the Imperial Throne. Whether force or persuasion is employed, the goal is the same. Men who refuse to venerate the “Beast from the Sea” are excluded from economic activity and impoverished.

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Bête, César, Le Faux Prophète

Idolâtrer la Bête

David R Maas

Les propagandistes de l’Empire encouragent les hommes et les femmes à prêter allégeance et vénération à l’Empereur, la Bête de la Mer.

“Le Faux Prophète” tel que décrit dans le Livre de l’Apocalypse utilise le symbolisme religieux et le contrôle économique pour persuader les habitants de l’Empire de payer un tribut au Trône impérial. Que ce trompeur utilise la force ou la persuasion, le but est le même. Les hommes qui refusent d’adorer la “Bête de la Mer” sont exclus de l’activité économique et appauvris.

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Deceivers, False Prophet, Signs & Wonders

Lying Signs and Wonders

David R Maas

God performs supernatural acts for His people but signs and wonders of themselves are no guarantee of Divine Approval.

Many “prophetic” voices are claiming that God is about to pour out tremendous “signs and wonders” the likes of which no man has ever seen, supernatural displays so overpowering that billions of souls will prostrate themselves in repentance before the awesome power of God. Indeed, this super revival will be defined and characterized by mighty signs and wonders.

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