Abyss – Insights into Bible Prophecy

The Beast from the Abyss

April 17, 2023 David R Maas

The “Abyss” was introduced when the “fifth trumpet” sounded and demonic hordes “ascended” from it. It is referred to next after the “Two Witnesses” complete their “testimony.” On cue, the “Beast ascends from the Abyss” to attack and slay them, but only after they finish their prophetic mission.

The pattern of satanic forces “ascending” from the “Abyss” and waging war against the “saints” repeats in Revelation. And the “saints” are identified as those who have the “testimony” and “faith” of Jesus.

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Abyss, Seven Trumpets, Two Witnesses

The Two Witnesses

April 15, 2023 David R Maas

In its task of prophesying before “nations and kings,” the church is symbolized by “Two Witnesses” that “testify” before the “Inhabitants of the Earth.” Their work continues for the entire “twelve hundred and sixty days” or “forty-two months” until they “finish” their prophetic ministry. Afterward, they are “slain by the Beast from the Abyss.”

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Abyss, Jezebel, Millennium

The Abyss

December 13, 2022May 8, 2023 David R Maas

When it is first introduced, “smoke” and locust-like creatures ascend from the “Abyss” to torment the “inhabitants of the earth.” In Revelation, it is the deep pit from which satanic agencies ascend to wreak havoc and wage war against the “saints.” It is also the “prison” where demonic forces are imprisoned until their appointed time to execute their malevolent plans.

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Abyss, Beast from the Sea, Thousand-Years

THE ABYSS

November 12, 2021 David R Maas

The Abyss is the source of satanic attacks against the people of God, though it remains under the authority of the Lamb – Revelation 11:7.

When first introduced, “smoke” and the horde of locust-like creatures were seen ascending from the “Abyss” to torment the “inhabitants of the earth.” In Revelation, it is a deep pit from which satanic agencies ascend to wreak havoc and wage war against the “saints.” It is also the “prison” where demonic forces are held until their appointed time to execute their evil deeds.

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Abyss, Seven Trumpets

FIFTH TRUMPET, FIRST WOE

November 7, 2021 David R Maas

The fifth trumpet unleashed the first of “three woes,” as malevolent creatures began to ascend from the Abyss – Revelation 8:13-9:12.

When the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, John saw smoke “ascending” from the “Abyss,” a place ruled by an “angel” associated with “destruction.” The “Abyss” is prominent in several of the book’s visions. It is the source of malevolent entities hostile to the “Lamb” and his people that “ascend” from it to wreak havoc, sometimes on the “inhabitants of the earth,” but more often on the “saints.”

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