The Symbols of Revelation Chapter 13

Created: 13 May 2013 / Modified: 13 May 2013 Here is a high level overview of the major symbols found in Revelation 13. This first draft is just the cliff-notes version. Later editions will provide more background.

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The Symbols of Revelation Chapter 13

Beast #1 Dragon Beast #2 Image to the Beast Verses 1-10 Verses 2,4,11 Verses 11-17 Verses 14-15 The Papacy The old serpent, called the Devil and Satan The United States of America Apostate Protestantism (when it shall look and operate like Beast #1) Sunday Sacredness (in opposition to the Sabbath of the Lord) The title of the Vicar of Rome 666 Political power; Persecution To enforce its decrees upon pain of civil punishment up to, and including, death.

Mark of the Beast Name of the Beast Number of his Name exercises power to cause

Verses 16-17 Verse 17 Verses 17-18 Verses 4,7,14,15 Verses 12,15,16

The Symbols of Revelation Chapter 13 by Andrew S. Baker

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