Revelation 9 - Lake Erie Bible Church

Chapter 9
THE REVELATION TO JOHN
83. In fact, Domitian believed himself to be the incarnation of Apollo, leading Beasley-
Murray to conclude, “John’s last word about the fifth trumpet was a master stroke of
irony; the destructive host of Hell had as its king the emperor of Rome.”
84. While some have considered this view to have merit, it is based on an historical
fulfillment of a passage that is still future from our time.
85. These names contextually provide the fundamental understanding of this king and his
armies that are bent on the destruction of mankind and will use whatever means are at
their disposal to inflict harm and suffering.
86. The reason for their actions will become clear as they serve as a propaganda plo y that
Satan uses to advance the reputation of Antichrist.
87. There is some suggestion that Satan will claim that these invaders represent the return
of the followers of the evil God falsely suggesting that the Second Advent has
occurred.
88. At the end of five months, Antichrist will claim to have repulsed the invasion, just as
he conquers and defeats the two witnesses at the middle of Daniel's 70th week.
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89. The Antichrist will then be hailed as the true savior of the world, who will promise to
eventually rid the world of the 144,000, who have not been touched by this plague.
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