The Seven-Headed Beast of Revelation 17

Overview

• This lecture discusses the symbolic meaning of the Seven-Headed Beast in Revelation 17 as well as the 10 horns on its seventh head.
• The explanation is drawn directly from Biblical scripture.

The Harlot on the Beast

• Symbolism: Represents a powerful false church.
• Biblical References:
  • Ephesians 5:25, 32 - Uses a chaste woman to symbolize the true church.
  • Revelation 17:1, 15 - An immoral woman symbolizes an immoral church.
• Characteristics of the Harlot:
  • Influence: Sits on "many waters," symbolizing influence over peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages.
  • Sinfulness: Commits fornication and has relationships with many kings and inhabitants.
  • Wealth and Corruption:
    • Adorned in purple, scarlet, precious stones, and pearls.
    • Inward character filled with abominations and filthiness.
  • Label: "Mystery Babylon the Great, Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth."
  • Violence: Persecutes and kills true Christians.
  • Great City: Reigns over the kings of the earth, specifically symbolizing Rome.

The Beast of Revelation

• Represents the Roman Empire:
  • Selected due to its extensive influence over Western civilization and emergence of the most powerful church.
  • Significant impact in areas such as law, government, architecture, language, etc.

Seven Heads of the Beast

• Symbolism: Represent seven revivals of the Roman Empire.
• Historical Context:
  1. First Revival: Imperial restoration under Justinian (554 AD).
  2. Second Revival: Carolingian Empire (800 AD).
  3. Third Revival: Holy Roman Empire under Otto the Great (962 AD).
  4. Fourth Revival: Hapsburg Dynasty with Charles I (1530 AD).
  5. Fifth Revival: Napoleon’s Empire (1804 AD).
  6. Sixth Revival: Italy and Germany (Hitler-Mussolini Axis, 1929).
  7. Seventh Revival: Yet to come, prophesied before Christ's second coming.

The 10 Horns

• Represent: 10 end-time leaders or nations.
• Role: Form the core of the Roman Empire’s final revival.
• Biblical Reference: Revelation 17:12-14.
• End-Time Events:
  • Will turn against the Harlot, burning her with fire.
  • Jesus will destroy this rebellious army.
• Significance: Signals the fall of Satan’s kingdom, Babylon the Great, to be replaced by the Kingdom of God.

Conclusion

• The Beast of Revelation is a critical prophecy, urging Christians to watch for a superpower linked to the Catholic Church emerging in Europe.
• Encouragement to verify the information through Bible study and to subscribe for further insights.

Note: The lecture encourages further reading and verification of the presented interpretations through a free study guide.