Another Beast
This article examines the identity and deceptive activity of the second beast in Revelation 13, drawing on Herman Hoeksema's exposition and applying apocalyptic theology to contemporary globalization movements. The author argues that modern efforts toward world government and the reshaping of institutional power represent the fulfillment of biblical prophecy concerning the beasts of Revelation, calling readers to discern the times in light of Reformed eschatological understanding.
Previous article in this series: December 15, 2012, p. 139. "And the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred, and all their brethren were at their commandment." I Chronicles 12:32 The near monopoly of power once enjoyed by sovereign entities is being eroded. . . .states must be prepared to cede some sovereignty to world bodies . . . . Globalization thus implies that sovereignty is not only...
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