These visions are similar to those of Daniel (Daniel 7). The picture of the beast coming out of the sea fits what we know from history about the Roman Empire, including its wicked rulers and the Roman Church (with the papacy).
BibleGateway: Revelation 13:1-10 ESV Text: Revelation 13:1-10 KJV Text: Revelation 13:1-10 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:42 1 And I… Read More »These visions are similar to those of Daniel (Daniel 7). The picture of the beast coming out of the sea fits what we know from history about the Roman Empire, including its wicked rulers and the Roman Church (with the papacy).