Who Are Represented By The End Time 5 Beasts?

By Harold Lee


John in Revelation gives Christians the signs to watch out for as they near end times. Most of these predictions have been fulfilled including pestilence, wars, earthquakes, deaths, etc. However, the ultimate sign which is the end time 5 beasts is least understood and may be missed in entirety. It is culminating in the world advocating for the creation of a single order.

Of the five beasts narrated in the story, four will be from the sea while the fifth will emerge from land. Each has a distinct form and represents powers or kingdoms that will rule the earth before the return of Christ. The lion is the first, but it has wings that are later plucked rendering it immobile. The second takes the shape of a bear and has three ribs. The leopard comes third and holds dominion. It is identified by four wings and four heads.

There is an elaborate description of a fourth beast and this was for a reason. Its description is distinct from the others and extraordinarily strong. It had ten horns and three were plucked to allow for the head. The fourth head had a new horn that could speak pompously. When God appears, the fourth beast is annihilated while others are spared and dominion passed over to the Son of Man.

The fifth beast is distinct from the others though its description is not as vivid. It rises from the earth unlike the other four that come from the sea. This beast is the forehand of the others and commands people to worship the previous one. Anyone who does not worship him faces death. It is responsible for engraving the mark of the beast on all people on their right hand or forehead.

The five beast rises from the earth but is not clearly described. It promotes the power of previous beasts and speaks with authority. In fact, it causes people to worship the first dragon and pronounces death to anyone who does not obey. It is this dragon that causes and forces people to receive the mark of the beast on the forehead or right hand.

As the end times draw closer, Christians need to be aware of the interpretations given to these revelations. The lion is prominent in England which is represented by the first beast. Russia is represented by the second beast which is a bear. Germany is represented by the third image of a leopard. It symbolizes their dominion with tanks over the last few decades.

Something peculiar about the fourth beast is that it combines the first three. This is depicted by continued push for integration with examples being EU and UN. It is worth noting that the leopard will dominate meaning that soon, Germany will reign again. This is the era when the antichrist will take over.

Christians should be worried or concerned about the future. The last days are uncertain as it is not clear what role each of state wielding power at present will represent. As the world seeks to integrate and speak in one voice, the prophesy of a single order is actualized. Only by remaining vigilant can Christians be safe and ready to meet the messiah when he returns.




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