Revelation: How to Slay a Dragon (part 3)

About this episode

Dr. Matt discusses the themes and interpretations of Revelation chapters 12-15, focusing on the symbolic representations of the Dragon and the Beasts.

In this class Dr. Matt covers Revelation 12-15. Topics covered:- The Dragon-The Beasts-The Mark of the Beast-The Number of the Beast 666/616-The Mark of The Lamb-The WinepressConclusions:The first Beast in Revelation is Rome, but it is more than Rome. It is all who embody the Beast in every generation.The second Beast is Nero, but it is more than Nero. It is all who embody Nero and the way of the first Beast in every generation.All Empires are controlled by the hostile spiritual powers of Satan.The church is to have an Exile mindset in this age (Jeremiah 29:4-11)How do we slay the Dragon? With a whole life witness that mirrors the life of Jesus!

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Matt

Topics covered

• Revelation
• The Dragon
• The Beasts
• The Mark of the Beast
• Spiritual Powers
• Exile Mindset
• Witness of Jesus

Keywords

• Revelation
• Dragon
• Beasts
• Mark of the Beast
• Nero
• Rome
• Satan
• Exile mindset
• Witness
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rome

Books & works: Revelation, Jeremiah 29:4-11

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