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The Beast and Religion
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan is highly organized and has extended his tentacles into every aspect of life, including religion. The second Beast of Revelation 13 is a religious leader.
The Beast From the Earth and 666
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe first beast rises out of political turmoil, while the second rises out of an entrenched, worldwide religious system, totally opposed to God's laws.
The Mark of the Beast
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWill we trust God in the basic areas of life—food, clothing, and water—or compromise, accepting the mark of the beast to save our physical lives?
The Beast and Babylon (Part Five): The Great Harlot
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe fallen Woman of Revelation 17 and 18 displays no religious characteristics but is instead involved in the politics, economics, and culture of its time.
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.
The Whole Earth
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeScripture prophesies that the Beast's empire will subjugate 'the whole earth.' But if we are waiting for the entire globe to be conquered, we will be deceived.
A Place of Safety? (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe prophecies concerning the Man of Sin refer to a person with great political power with global significance rather than to a leader of a small church.
The Book of Daniel (Part Five)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDaniel 7-8 is full of overlapping images and visions. Both chapters show the certainty of the end of Gentile kingdoms, replaced by God's eternal Kingdom.
How Was it Accomplished So Easily? (Part Five)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Lying is Satan's principle modus operandi. Following his influence, corporations and even churches shave the truth.
Trends in Global Religion
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world is not very unified religiously, is it? What does this mean for the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? Could this mean we still have a long time to wait?