apocalypse - nc state university• associated with the number 666 – mark of the beast • in the...
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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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.