STUDY QUESTIONS, Chapter 13

1. True or False. The fact that John saw Antichrist rising up out of the "sea" signifies that he will rise up from among the "people." (v.1)

2. Which might best explain why Antichrist is signified to John as a composite of four separate beasts? (v.2)

• a. Because Antichrist will not be human
• b. Because the beasts represent four ungodly kingdoms
• c. Because Antichrist will embody all four ungodly kingdoms
• d. Both (b) and (c).
  

3. True or False. The wounding and subsequent healing of one of Antichrist's heads is probably meant to signify that Antichrist will be assassinated during the Tribulation and then falsely "resurrected." (vs. 3-8)

4. Fill in the blanks. Who is it that grants Antichrist "a mouth" to speak blasphemies and "great authority"? ______________. For how long? ___________________________________. (vs. 3-8)

5. True or False. God promises immunity from persecution for all the believers during the tribulation. (vs. 9-10)

6. Complete this statement: "Then I saw another _______________ coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns _______________________ and spoke like a _________________. (vs. 11-14)

7. Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the second beast? (vs. 11-14)

• a. He is a "false prophet"
• b. He is not a political figure, but appears deeply religious
• c. He will tell the world to worship Antichrist
• d. He will be given the same diabolical power as Antichrist
• e. All of the above
• f. None of the above
  

8. Which might NOT apply to the "mark"? (vs. 15-17)

• a. It will be a computer chip implanted under the skin
• b. It will be applied to the right hand or forehead
• c. People will not be able to buy or sell without it
• d. Everyone will be compelled to have a mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name
  

9. Which does NOT explain the meaning of the number 666? (v.18)

• a. It is the number of a man
• b. It has always been a number associated with evil
• c. God revealed in order to impart wisdom about the identity of the Antichrist
• d. Those with understanding are told to calculate the number