The Beast (Part 2)

Revelation 13:2

"And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were

as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the

dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority."

        The "Beast" that comes up out of the sea (chap 13, John's Beast) has Seven Heads and Ten Horns, and the Horns are Crowned. This represents the "Beast" or Empire, at the height of its power, when it will have all its heads, and when the kings, the heads of the Ten Kingdoms which will be divided, will have been crowned. The "Beast" that comes up out of the Abyss also has Seven Heads and Ten Horns. But they are not crowned, because these Ten Kings that's represented by these Ten Horns have not as yet received their Kingdom. (Rev. 17:12). This implies that the "Beast" of Rev. 17, represents the Antichrist at the beginning of the "Week."  As Confirmation of this view the "Woman" is seen at this stage riding the 'Beast." Since the "Scarlet Clothed Woman" is not seen until Chap 17, it is clear that she rides the "Beast" from the beginning of the "Week," because she represents the "Papal Church." (Papal supremacy is the doctrine of the Roma Catholic Church that the Pope by reason of Vicar of Christ and as Pastor of the entire Christian Church, has Full supreme and universal power over the whole Church. A power that can always be exercise unhindered).
        The Papal Church comes into power after the "True Church" has been caught out. During the wars preceding the rise of the Antichrist, the nations that will then be found in the geographical limits of the Old Roman Empire, will form an "Alliance" for mutual protection. These will be the ten Nations, represented by the "Ten Horns" of The Beast. There is no doubt that the "Papal Church" will play a  prominent part in those proceedings. She will be rewarded by restoration to political power, and this union of  "Church and State," in which the Church will have control, is shown by the Woman riding the Beast,and dominating it. But when the "Ten Kings" shall receive their Kingdoms and be Crowned, they "shall hate the "Whore," and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire." (Rev. 17:16)
        We are told in Rev. 17:9 that the "Seven Heads" of the "Beast" represent "Seven Mountains" (this is to identify it with the Roman Empire). We are told in the next verse (R. V.) that (the "Seven Heads" also represent "Seven Kings" of whom "Five are Fallen and one is. and the other is not yet come;and when he cometh he must continue a short space." That is in John's day "Five Kings had Fallen, one was the then ruling Emperor, and the "Seventh" was yet to come. Who are the first "Five Kings" that had fallen; well that is not known. The King that was on the throne in John's day was Domitian, who had banished John to the Isle of Patmos. The Last or the "Seventh King" who is yet to come is with out a doubt the "ANTICHRIST." Tomorrow we will continue with one of the "Heads" receiving a Deadly wound. (Rev. 13:3)  
        Amen!! 

Reading: (Rev.13:1-2; Chap 17)
Ref: (HG SB; BSB)
       (C. Larkin)

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr. 

The Cross Life Ministry