Playlist: Beast, First (topic)
The Beast and Religion
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The first beast, as described in Revelation 13, rises from the sea and is empowered by the dragon, who is Satan. This beast holds significant authority and is a central figure in the deceptive operations orchestrated by Satan to oppose God's purpose. Together with the dragon and the second beast, who rises from the earth and is …
The Mark of the Beast
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Revelation 13:1, the first Beast rises up out of the sea, representing a political, economic, and military power emerging from the great populations of the earth. This Beast is described as an entity that is worshiped, with people marveling at its might, saying, "Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?" It is …
The Beast From the Earth and 666
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe first beast rises from the sea as a political, military, and governmental power marked by instability and volatility. It receives its throne, power, and great authority from the dragon and is granted a mouth to speak great things and blasphemies along with authority to continue for forty-two months. Its seven heads and ten …
Conspiracy Theory (Part Four)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The conspiracies concocted by world leaders are inspired by Satan—even the infighting and apparent conflicts involving kings deposing kings.