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Page 1: apocalypse - Nc State University• Associated with the number 666 – Mark of the Beast • In the past, many have been thought to be the Beast – judged by their horrific actions
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apocalypse 

•noun 

•any revelation or prophecy 

•a prophetic revelation, especially concerning a cataclysm in which the 

forces of good permanently triumph over the forces of 

evil 

•any universal or widespread destruction or 

disaster

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•  Next ruler of the  Roman Empire •  Known as the “AntiChrist” or “man 

of sin” •  Receives his power from the 

Dragon •  7 year truce •  When he is wounded, the Dragon 

heals him •  Associated with the number 666 – 

Mark of the Beast •  In the past, many have been 

thought to be the Beast – judged by their horrific actions and ideologies. 

•  Involved in the prophetic demise of Israel

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• increase in the air’s average temperature 

• increase in ocean temperature 

• increase in sea level 

• ozone depletion – caused by an increase in greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels 

• extreme weather 

• hurricanes 

• tornadoes 

• tsunamis (earthquakes) 

• weather­related catastrophes represent the celestial signs that are outlined in the Bible 

• a great earthquake 

• the sun will turn black 

• the moon will turn blood­red 

• the stars (meteorites) will fall 

• the sky will roll back like a scroll

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• an epidemic plague that causes high mortality and pestilence 

• according to the Bible, God uses plagues during the Apocalypse as a curse 

• Avian Flu 

• Cancer 

• HIV/AIDS 

• SARS 

• Anthrax 

• chemical warfare

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• Israel v. Palestine 

• War on Terror 

• Terrorist Attacks 

• Global Turmoil 

• Bombings 

• Suicide bombers 

• car bombs 

• means of explosion 

• Nuclear Warfare 

• Arms Race 

• The Book of Revelation 

• Fighting over the Holy Land 

• Jerusalem is supposed to be the epicenter of three major world religions. Ironically, this is one of the most violent places across the globe. 

• Israel is the size of New Jersey, yet receives press and media attention similar to a nation the size of Russia. 

• It is believed that when the Beast comes, God will protect Israel from his wrath.

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