The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 13:11-12
Revelation 13:11-12Another beast coming up out of the earth.The second beastThe antichrist, though an individual, is not alone. He not only has the ten sovereignties working into his hand with all “their power and strength,” but he has a more intimate and more potent companion, hardly less remarkable than himself, duplicating his power, and without whom he could not be what he is. This second beast has “two horns like a lamb.” Horns are the symbols of power; but these horns have no diadems, and... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Revelation 13:1-18
Revelation 13:1-18A beast rise up out of the sea.The domain of antichristI. It has a manifold development. In the commerce of the world, in the government of the world, in the campaigns of the world, in the literature of the world, in the religions of the world, antichrist appears in aspects as hideous, and in a spirit as savage and blasphemous as the monsters depicted in this vision.II. It has one master-spirit.1. He is endowed with tremendous power.2. His grand pursuit is moral mischief. He... read more