The Seventh World Power

WE LIVE in a very special and momentous time-that of the appearance of the seventh world power of Bible history. Moreover, this power is the only one mentioned in the Bible purely as prophecy, for the previous six were woven into the Bible's historical record.  Concerning the seven powers, or "kings," the Bible foretold:  "There are seven kings: five have fallen, one is, the other has not yet arrived, but he does arrive he must remain a short while." -Revelation 17:10. 

A little over 1,900  years ago, when those words were written, five of the seven "kings," or political empires, 'had fallen."  They were Egypt, Assyria, Medo-Persia, and Greece.  The expression "one" is referred to Rome.  But Rome would not last forever. There would be one more empire, but the prophecy stated:  "[It] has not yet arrived." True to Bible prophecy, the seventh 'king' did arrive on the world scene!  What did this empire prove to be? Will it exercise its dominion indefinitely?  If not, how will it exit the world stage?  The Bible leaves us in no doubt. 

Next time: The Seventh World Power - Reliable Prophecy

From the Awake! magazine