The Empire – (The Beast is the embodiment of the ancient power that has stalked the saints since the fall of Adam)

Whomever HE Pleases! – (God gives political leadership to whomever He pleases, according to His will)

Christ or Caesar – (Should disciples embrace what Jesus rejected?)

Governing Powers – (Disciples must not oppose governing authorities, which have been arranged by God)

Welcoming the Beast – (The “inhabitants of the earth” willingly receive the Beast’s mark, and Christians are not immune to its allurements)

Lamb or Dragon – (The inhabitants of the earth refuse to follow the Lamb and choose to give allegiance to the Beast)