In Revelation the bible tells us of the Beast, the Anti Christ and Satan. They would seem to be 3 different evils. Rev 10; And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where are also the beast and the false prophet; and they shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. Can anyone help shed some light, and identify them, or give me the specific role of each?
2007-12-19 08:48:34 · 11 answers · asked by Jethro Bodine 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the "Beast" referrede to in the book of Revelation is not unlike the beast about which Daniel prohesied. The Beast itself is not just one entity. The fact that it has 7 heads and 10 horns (this is an ENTIRE oversimplification, I know) represents the succession of world powers up to the time that John penned the book of Revelation. 1 head with 1 horn represented the Egyptian Empire, 2nd head with 1 horn represented the Assyrian Empire, 3rd head with 1 horn represented the Babylonian Empire, 4th head with 2 horns represented the Medo-Persian Empire, 5th head with 1 horn represented the Greek Empire, the 6th head with 1 horn represented the Roman Empire and the 7th head with 2 horns represented, to John, a world power that had not arrived on the scene at that time but has now been identified as the Anglo-American Dual World Power (England and the USA) The False Prophet is ALSO not a single entity. It is a conglomeration or earthly organization that stands up against Jesus and true christians... And Satan, as mentioned in Revelation, is the one behind or 'giving power' as it were to the beast. Does that help at all?
2007-12-19 09:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by d_eic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the false prophet is the man who will deceive millions during the tribulation , claiming the anti Christ as the one true God . The beast and the devil are the same just different aspects of Lucifer . The anti Christ will be a normal human who will be possesed by Satan ( which is Lucifer , his original name )
2007-12-19 08:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Suicide642 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that the Anit-Christ is supposed to be a human who preaches a false peace that results in death, destruction and mayhem, much like Hitler. Satan and the beast are just 2 ways of saying "the Devil"
2007-12-19 08:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Mike K 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Satan is the adversary who used to be a covering angel, nearest to YHVH, but His pride caused Him to want to be worshiped. The Anti-Christ is someone (human) who wants to be worshiped. Martin Luther said it was the Pope. The beast is the Anti-Christs system, his organization, his armies, etc. The false prophet is someone who lies pretending he is representing the Creator. I think that is "Protestants" who are no longer protesting, but getting in bed with those who twist scripture to their own destruction.
2007-12-19 08:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are the evil trinity: Satan, the beast, and the false prophet.
2007-12-19 08:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by Averell A 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Satan is the physical manifestation of evil. The anti christ is the intangible epitome of that evil. And the beast is Satan's pet who he sends at the apocalypse to wreak havoc.
2007-12-19 08:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Juz some characters in Harry Potter
2007-12-19 08:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by sakisuheung 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
One entity, 3 roles.
2007-12-19 08:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Its the same.
Like GOD.
He is The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Triune.
2007-12-19 08:51:34 · answer #9 · answered by xxcutielou 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
does it matter the description? evil is evil and there-for it is one and the same. but there is no greater evil than that which is designed by man - than that of religion!
2007-12-19 08:54:26 · answer #10 · answered by speck323 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋