Monday, March 28, 2016

What Does The Resurrected Babylonian Head Represent?

By Donna Watson


The name antichrist or the beast is sometimes mentioned or signified in various biblical books. Daniel was the first to give an indication of it in his 70th week narration. However, the resurrected Babylonian head features in the writings of John the apostle. The three letters of John and the book of Revelation give the bulk of this story.

Revelation 13 makes the first and significant mention. Satan is described as having seven heads and ten horns. He makes six subsequent appearances with the seven being the ultimate. The beast narrated is construed to represent both a kingdom or empire and a person or king. This is so considering the impossibility of a kingdom existing without a ruler and further more, rulers create kingdoms.

The beast is said to arise from both the sea and land. The world has experienced the rule of at least six kingdoms or empires so far. They include Egypt, Roman empire, Persia, Syria and Greece, among others. These oppressive kings wanted to separate Israelis from their God. In fact, God always sent the people into exile or to be dominated because of idolatry. The ultimate release to brutal kings will be to the antichrist who will be tyrannical and oppressive.

Verse 3 of Revelation 13 says that this beast has a fatal wound but it appears to have healed. Just like a warrior who is celebrated for his survival marks, this beast is followed throughout the world with amazement. The explanation is given in Chapter 17. It is also worth mentioning that there is a woman who appears alongside the beast.

In chapter seventeen verse eight, the dragon dies and resurrects. This is an indication that it is more of a kingdom than person. However, people do not die and resurrect on daily basis. The only possible explanation is that of a conspiracy in the present world. Further, can God kill an oppressor and cause him to rise from abyss?

The book of Thessalonians gives a clear explanation of how and why God would cause the resurrection of a tyrant. The aim is to create a delusion with the aim of punishing people who fail to believe in him. The idea is to cause them to adore this resurrected beast that will lead to their death. These are the intentions and actions of the antichrist.

From the history of the world, six kings and kingdoms have already ruled. Their names have been mentioned before. Concern is on the seventh. The seventh king is the one to rule for not more than three and a half years. He will then descend to the abyss and rise with destruction. Verses nine to eleven of chapter 17 are very clear on that.

The current interpretation is that the seventh and eventually eighth king or empire is the Islamic rule. It represents the antichrist who proclaims death and destruction to all who fail to adhere to its dictates. It will also cause immense destruction and untold suffering. The bible says that only a set number of believers will be safe, those who believed in the Lamb of God.




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