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Rev. 13:11-15 THE BEAST FROM THE EARTH
Intro: Ill. The Satanic Trinity. Many things that Satan does, are a direct attempt by
the devil to copy God. Last week, we looked at the Anti-Christ, this week, we are
confronted with the Anti-Holy Spirit. The last one was the governmental, economic,
military leader; this one is the leader of false religion. There will be a one world
religion! It’s coming and is even now on it’s way. The world is getting ready for the
advent of a new global community that will embrace all religions, (Ill. The Pope ,Ill.
A leader in the Ecumenical movement - A person with worldwide connections has
even been in this church!) Let’s spend some time tonight looking at this beast from
the earth. The evil man known as the False Prophet.
I. v.11 THE APPEARANCE OF THE BEAST
A. Out Of The Earth - Lit. from the land. Probably from Israel, possibly a Jew.
B. Two Horns - Power and authority. (Ill. No crowns)
C. Like A Lamb - Gentleness and association with Christ. This is the Anti-Lamb!
He claims authority os the chosen of God. (Ill. people will flock to hear anyone
who claims to speak for God!)
D. Speaks As A Dragon - With deceptiveness - Ill. 1 Tim. 4:1) He is intent on
devouring people’s lives and souls - 1 Pet. 5:7. Ill. Satan and every demon are
liars! - John 8:44
II. v. 12 THE AUTHORITY OF THE BEAST
A. He is empowered by the devil and acts with the authority of the Anit-Christ.
B. He causes the world to worship the Antichrist and the Devil - (Ill. Ecumenical
Movement and one world church!) Ill. 2 Thes. 2:4. Ill. The repulsiveness of
devil worship! One day, the entire world will do it and think they are
worshipping God come down to man!
III. v.13-15 THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BEAST
A. Miracles - v.13 - Fire from Heaven - (Ill. Elijah - 1 Kings 18; Mal. 4:5-6; A
duplicate of Elijah’s miracle!) Not all miracles are of God - Ill. So called
Charismatic movement! Not all men of God do miracles! (Ill. John Baptist -
Matt. 11:11; John 10:41!)
B. Miracles - v.14 - Uses the miracles to convince people to go away into idolatry!
C. Miracles - v.15 - The image they make moves, speaks and demands worship.
All who refuse to worship the image are destroyed. (Ill. Robotics? Reality?)
Conc: As we conclude these thoughts on this second beast, let me ask you some
questions. 1.) How open are you to new forms of worship? 2.) Do you belive that all
religions can operate under the same umbrella? 3.) How important is pure doctrine to
you personally? 4.) Do you think it is acceptible to worship with people of a different
faith? In these last days, we will begin to see more and more of these things coming
to pass. We will begin to see an erosion of the truth and a disappearance of the
dictinctives that mark us from others. You will worship someone! Either God or the
Devil! Yes, you will bow before one or the other!
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