America in Bible Prophecy

that in Bible prophecy, different kingdoms or nations are often described as “beasts”? Scripture also says that in the last days, two such “beasts”will exercise tremendous political and religious control over the world—and when they unite, as the Bible predicts they will, the result will place them as the most dangerous “beasts” to have ever roamed the earth. But who are they? And are they in the world today? Get ready—because you’re about to find out! Let’s begin our investigation by looking at a central prophecy found in the book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament. Revelation is a mysterious letter written by the apostle John while he was on Patmos, a secluded island in the Mediterranean where he had been banished for his faith. He penned it around ad 96, during a time when Christians were being persecuted by pagan-controlled Rome. In Revelation 13, the Lord revealed to John two world powers that would rise to prominence in Earth’s last days. To determine whether the USA will play a role, we must carefully examine these two powers and what their symbols tell us about them. Let’s begin by looking at the first beast: And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea (v. 1). As already mentioned, in the Bible, the term“beast” is used as a symbol for a world power. How do we know? Because Scripture itself clearly says so! In the book of Daniel, God’s prophet was shown four beasts in vision 6 Bible symbols can be confusing and even intimidating at first, but like a jigsaw puzzle, once you put all the pieces together, the picture becomes clear and conclusive. What mammal kills the most humans each year? According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the world’s deadliest beasts for humans include bears, lions, tigers, and even elephants. But the deadliest? Human beings! As “the world’s most efficient killers of other humans,” people intentionally kill approximately 400,000 people each year. An Amazing Fact: Did you know The from the

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