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启示录生命读经 · 第42篇

从海中上来的兽（三）

The Beast Out of the Sea (3)
1在前两篇信息中，我们已经看见，敌基督就是但以理七章的第四个兽，但以理八章的小角，但以理九章的王，以及但以理十一章的王。在本篇信息中，我们需要来看敌基督其他的特征。
1In the two previous messages we have seen that Antichrist is the fourth beast in Daniel 7, the little horn in Daniel 8, the prince in Daniel 9, and the king in Daniel 11. In this message we need to consider some other characteristics of Antichrist
伍 形状像豹
V. LIKE A LEOPARD
2启示录十三章二节说，『我所看见的兽，形状像豹，脚像熊的脚，口像狮子的口。』要给这兽起个名字真不容易，因为牠具备其他兽的特征，因此，启示录十三章直接称牠作『兽。』
2Revelation 13:2 says, “And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet as those of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion.” It is very difficult to give a name to this beast because he has the characteristics of all the other beasts. In Revelation 13 he is simply called “the beast
一 但以理七章第三个兽的象征
A. The Symbol of the Third Beast in Daniel 7
3照但以理七章四至六节看，豹的特征是快捷残暴的行动，象征希腊亚历山大大帝。在某一面说，豹比狮子更凶猛。约翰看见的兽『形状像豹，』更加确定我们说过的，敌基督将是希腊人。亚历山大大帝是一头豹，敌基督也好像豹。
3According to Daniel 7:4-6, the leopard, whose characteristic is swift and cruel movement, was the symbol of Alexander the Great, the king of Greece. In a sense, a leopard is more fierce than a lion. The fact that the beast which John saw “was like a leopard” confirms our saying that Antichrist will be a Greek. Alexander the Great was a leopard, and Antichrist will also be like a leopard
二 脚像熊的脚─但以理七章第二个兽的象征
B. His Feet as Those of a Bear, the Symbol of the Second Beast in Daniel 7
4启示录也告诉我们，兽的脚『像熊的脚。』熊的特征是那毁坏的脚，象征玛代波斯的帝王。熊用脚践踏、毁坏，敌基督也将有这种特征。
4We are also told that the feet of the beast are “those of a bear.” The bear, whose characteristic is its destroying feet, was the symbol of the monarchy of Medo-Persia. A bear stamps and destroys with its feet. Antichrist will have this characteristic
三 口像狮子的口─但以理七章第一个兽的象征
C. His Mouth as That of a Lion, the Symbol of the First Beast in Daniel 7
5启示录十三章二节说兽的口『像狮子的口。』狮子的特征是吞噬的口，象征巴比伦王尼布甲尼撒。敌基督这兽与但以理七章四至七节所说的另外三个兽相像，并且有那三个兽一切的特征，因此牠将是人类历史上一切恶势力的总和。敌基督将有亚历山大大帝、大利乌和尼布甲尼撒的特征。他虽然形状像豹，脚却是熊的脚，口是狮子的口。所有野兽的特征都结合在他一人身上，使他成了包罗一切的兽。因此，他就是属世权势的最终表现和总和。你若研读世界历史，就会看见尼布甲尼撒吞噬人，大利乌践踏人，而亚历山大大帝行动快捷，在极短的时间内获得了整个帝国。不但如此，亚历山大也是极其残暴。这一切特征，都豫表敌基督的各种特点，他实在是个不寻常的人物。
5Revelation 13:2 says that his mouth was “as the mouth of a lion.” The lion, whose characteristic is its devouring mouth, was a symbol of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. Since this beast, Antichrist, is like the three other beasts and will have the characteristics of all three, as mentioned in Daniel 7:4-7, he will be the totality of all evil powers in human history. Antichrist will have the characteristics of Alexander the Great, Darius, and Nebuchadnezzar. Although he will look like a leopard, his feet will be those of a bear and his mouth that of a lion. All the characteristics of all the wild beasts will be synthesized in this one person, making him the all - inclusive beast. Hence, he will be the ultimate issue and totality of all the worldly powers. If you study world history, you will see that Nebuchadnezzar devoured people, Darius stamped upon them, and Alexander the Great moved swiftly, seizing the entire empire in a very short period of time. Furthermore, Alexander was exceedingly cruel. All these characteristics prefigure the various features of Antichrist, who will certainly be an extraordinary figure.
6不要以为敌基督是个普通人。不，他极不平凡。大约在四十年前，有人说墨索里尼就是敌基督。那时约在一九三六年，我已经开始尽职了，我非常仔细的留意世界局势。当我们听到这种说法时，立刻就认为墨索里尼并没有那种能力。再者，他看起来不像豹，倒像青蛙。无论甚么时候，你听到传言说某人可能是敌基督，你必须看看他有没有敌基督的那些特征，看他像不像豹、熊和狮子？是否聪明过人？我们既然看见了圣经里有关敌基督的亮光，在这事上就没有人能欺骗我们。
6Do not think that Antichrist will be an ordinary person. No, he will be a very unusual man. Nearly forty years ago, some said that Mussolini was Antichrist. At that time, in 1936, I was already in my ministry and I was carefully observing the world situation. When we heard this claim, we immediately realized that Mussolini was not that powerful. Furthermore, he did not have the appearance of a leopard, but rather that of a frog. Whenever you hear a rumor that a certain man may be Antichrist, you must consider whether or not he possesses the characteristics of Antichrist. Ask whether he is like a leopard, a bear, and a lion. Inquire whether he is intellectually brilliant. Since we have seen the light in the Scriptures regarding Antichrist, no one will be able to cheat us with respect to him
四 从海中上来
D. Coming out of the Sea
１ 在地理上，从地中海这『大海』上来
1. Geographically, out of “the Great Sea,” the Mediterranean
7启示录十三章一节说，兽要从海中上来。在地理上，这海乃是地中海，就是但以理七章二节的『大海。』启示录九章十一节，十一章七节和十七章八节告诉我们，敌基督要从无底坑上来；十三章一节却告诉我们，他要从海中上来，像但以理七章三节所说的一样。这指明敌基督要从两个源头出来。他的灵，就是在他出生以前已存在无底坑里的，要从无底坑里上来。他的身体要从地中海周围一个外邦国家出来。敌基督要从无底坑和海中上来，这也可能指明海是无底坑的出口，因为无底坑是在地心里，（罗十7，太十二40，）海是在地之上。
7Revelation 13:1 says that the beast will come up out of the sea. Geographically, this sea is the Mediterranean Sea, “the great sea” mentioned in Daniel 7:2. In 9:11, 11:7, and 17:8 we are told that Antichrist will come up out of the abyss. But in 13:1 we are told that he will come up out of the sea, as also mentioned in Daniel 7:3. This indicates that Antichrist will come from two sources. His spirit, which has been kept in the abyss, will come up out of the abyss, and his body will come from one of the Gentile nations around the Mediterranean Sea. That Antichrist will come up out of both the abyss and the sea may also indicate that the sea is the mouth of the abyss, because the abyss is in the heart of the earth (Rom. 10:7; Matt. 12:40), and the sea is above the earth
2 在表号上，从外邦世界中出来
2. Symbolically, out of the Gentile World
8按照圣经的表号，地象征以色列国，海象征外邦列国。（启十七15，赛五七20。）这指明敌基督要从外邦世界出来。有人认为敌基督要从犹太地区，或从犹太人中兴起来。但是我们已看过，在圣经里，地象征犹太地区，海象征外邦世界。敌基督既不是来自地，乃是从海中上来，他就不可能从以色列中兴起。再者，我们知道他要从古希腊四国的一国中出现。（但八8～9，21～23。）我们既看见了这光，就不该再听信任何轻率的解释。
8In biblical figure, the land signifies the nation of Israel, and the sea signifies the Gentile nations (17:15; Isa. 57:20). This indicates that Antichrist will come out of the Gentile world. Some expect Antichrist to arise in the Jewish territory or out of the Jewish people. But, as we have seen, in the Bible the Jewish territory is signified by the land and the Gentile world is signified by the sea. Since Antichrist will not come out of the land, but out of the sea, he cannot arise in Israel. Furthermore, we know that he will appear out of one of the four kingdoms of ancient Greece (Dan. 8:8-9, 21-23). Because we have received this light regarding Antichrist, we should no longer listen to any loose interpretations.
五 有十角七头
E. Having Ten Horns and Seven Heads
9启示录十三章一节说，那兽，就是敌基督，有『十角七头，在十角上戴著十个冠冕，七头上有亵渎的名号。』我们在这里看见，这个包罗一切的兽有十角七头。我们都需要留意这点。
9Revelation 13:1 says that the beast, Antichrist, will have “ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns ten diadems, and on his heads names of blasphemy.” Here we see that this all-inclusive beast will have ten horns and seven heads. We all must pay attention to this
1 与那龙一样
1. The Same as the Dragon
10十二章三节的龙，和十三章一节的兽，都有七头十角。这著重的指明那要来的敌基督和撒但乃是一。事实上他乃是撒但的具体化身。撒但化身在他里面，并藉著他得彰显，因为撒但的七头十角，将是敌基督的七头十角。
10Both the dragon in 12:3 and the beast in 13:1 have seven heads and ten horns. This emphatically indicates that the coming Antichrist will be one with Satan. He will actually be the embodiment of Satan. Satan will be embodied in him and expressed through him, for Satan’ss even heads and ten horns will be the seven heads and ten horns of Antichrist
2 十角
2. Ten Horns
11这十角是甚么？首先乃是十七章十二节里由十角上十个冠冕所象征的十王。其次乃是但以理二章四十二至四十四节里大像十个脚指头所象征的十国。请记得，十王就等于大像那十个脚指头所代表的十国。在大像有十个脚指头，在兽有十角。兽的十角就等于大像的十个脚指头，并且这十个脚指头同时就是十国。
11What are these ten horns? Firstly, they are the ten kings in 17:12 signified by the ten diadems on the ten horns. Secondly, they are the ten kingdoms symbolized by the ten toes of the great image in Daniel 2:42-44. Remember that the ten kings are equal to the ten kingdoms represented by the ten toes of the image. With the image there are ten toes, and with the beast there are ten horns. The ten horns of the beast are equal to the ten toes of the image. Moreover, these ten toes are simultaneously the ten kingdoms
3 七头
3. Seven Heads
12兽的七头就是罗马帝国的七位该撒，（启十七10，）这是七头上七个冠冕所象征的。（启十二3。）罗马帝国一共有十二位该撤，但在启示录的豫言里只题到七位，其余的五位无多大关系。这七位该撒第一位是犹流（Julius），第五位是尼罗（Nero），第六位是多米田（Domitian），约翰写启示录时的该撒就是他。第七位该撒到后来会受死伤，但要凭第五位该撒尼罗的灵复苏过来，成为敌基督。现在尼罗的灵是被困在无底坑里。第七位该撒被杀后，将要复苏时，尼罗的灵就要从无底坑里被释放出来，进到第七位该撒的身体里，他就复苏成为第八位该撒。（启十七10～11。）敌基督虽然是第八位该撒，但他仍然算是第七位以及第五位的一部分。我们读到十七章时，要更详细的看这事。
12The seven heads of the beast are seven Caesars of the Roman Empire (17:10), signified by the seven diadems on the seven heads (12:3). Altogether, the Roman Empire had twelve Caesars, but only seven figure in the prophecy in Revelation. The other five are not much involved. The first Caesar was Julius, the fifth, Nero, and the sixth, Domitian, who was Caesar when John wrote the book of Revelation. The seventh Caesar, who will eventually suffer a death blow and be resuscitated with the spirit of Nero, the fifth Caesar, will be Antichrist. At the present, Nero’s spirit is being held in the abyss. After the seventh Caesar has been killed and is about to be resuscitated, Nero’s spirit will be released from the abyss and will enter into the body of the seventh Caesar, who will then be resuscitated to be the eighth (17:10-11). Although Antichrist will be the eighth, yet he will still be of the seventh and a part of the fifth. We shall consider this more thoroughly when we come to chapter seventeen.
13兽的七头有亵渎的名号。按照历史，七位该撒都曾自称为神，僭取神格，强迫百姓把他们当作神敬拜。这对神真是亵渎。这就是亵渎的名号所表征的。
13The seven heads of the beast bear names of blasphemy. According to history, all seven Caesars claimed to be God, assumed deity, and forced their people to worship them as God. That was really blasphemous to God. This is what is signified by the names of blasphemy
陆 无底坑的使者
VI. THE ANGEL OF THE ABYSS
一 从无底坑上来
A. Coming up out of the Abyss
14敌基督也是无底坑的使者，（启九11，）无底坑乃是一个深坑。我们看过，敌基督要从无底坑上来，（启十一7，十七8，）并且有尼罗的灵。也许有人会想说，我们怎么知道复苏的敌基督有尼罗的灵。一面，就著他肉身的源头说，敌基督要从古马其顿和希腊帝国四国中之一出来；另一面，圣经清楚指明，他要从无底坑上来。还有，他的名字也有个数字，就是六百六十六。按照希伯来字母的数值，该撒尼罗这名字的数字，等于六百六十六。这指明要来的敌基督就是该撒尼罗。我们从已过的圣经教师得到帮助，看见该撒尼罗死后，他的灵无疑是到了无底坑，以备将来之用。到了某个时候，他的灵要从无底坑里被释放出来。启示录清楚的告诉我们，要来的敌基督要受到死伤，虽然被杀，那死伤却医好了，（启十三3，）这就是指他复苏了。到了十七章，我们要看到敌基督凭该撒尼罗的灵复苏了。敌基督先是第七位该撒，大概在末了的三年半之前被刺杀，以后尼罗的灵从无底坑里被释放出来，进入这第七位该撒的身体里，他就复苏过来成为第八位该撒。这将是冒仿基督的复活。基督徒向来传讲说，基督是惟一被钉死以后又复活的一位。但有一天要来，另有一个要被杀，好像又复活过来。因著有这样冒仿的复活，全地的人都希奇，跟从那兽，（启十三3，）就是冒充基督的敌基督。他这第七位该撒要成为第八位，但他将有第七位的身体，和第五位的灵。我们都需要这正确领会的光照。
14Antichrist will also be the angel of the abyss (9:11), which is a deep shaft. We have seen that Antichrist will come out of the abyss (11:7; 17:8) and will possess the spirit of Nero. Some may wonder how we know that the resuscitated Antichrist will possess the spirit of Nero. On the one hand, as far as his physical origin is concerned, Antichrist will come from one of the four kingdoms of the empire of ancient Macedonia and Greece. On the other hand, the Bible clearly indicates that he will emerge out of the abyss. Furthermore, his name will have a number, six hundred sixty-six. According to the numerical evaluation of the Hebrew letters, the number of the name Caesar Nero equals six hundred sixty-six. This indicates that the coming Antichrist will be Caesar Nero. With the help of some of the foregoing teachers, we have seen that after Caesar Nero died his spirit undoubtedly went to the abyss for some future use. At a certain time, his spirit will be released from the abyss. We are told clearly in Revelation that the coming Antichrist will suffer a fatal blow. Although he will be killed, his fatal wound will be healed (13:3). This denotes resuscitation. When we come to chapter seventeen, we shall see that Antichrist will be resuscitated with the spirit of Caesar Nero. Antichrist will firstly be the seventh Caesar who will be assassinated, probably before the last three and a half years. Then the spirit of Nero will be released from the abyss to enter into the body of the seventh Caesar, who will then be resuscitated to become the eighth Caesar. This will be a counterfeit of the resurrection of Christ. Christians have been preaching that Christ was the only One to be crucified and resurrected. But the day is coming when another one will be killed and seemingly resurrected. Due to this counterfeit of the resurrection, the whole world will marvel after the beast (13:3), Antichrist, the counterfeit of Christ. He, the seventh, will become the eighth; yet he will have the body of the seventh and the spirit of the fifth. We all need the enlightenment of this proper understanding.
二 鬼附之蝗虫大军的王
B. The King of the Army of the Demon-possessed Locusts
15敌基督既是无底坑的使者，就要作鬼附之蝗虫的王。（启九1～。）第五号吹响的时候，撒但要落到地上，并且有无底坑的钥匙赐给他。（启九1。）九章一节的星就是指撒但，要从天上被摔到地上。撒但被摔到地上之后，他会用无底坑的钥匙，释放出一支非常奇特、鬼附的蝗虫大军来。在释放蝗虫的同时，尼罗的灵大概也跟著释放出来。可能他们一同从无底坑上来，敌基督就成了蝗虫大军之王。我们看过，这些蝗虫要叫人受痛苦五个月。撒但、龙、和敌基督这兽，要合作折磨、伤害神为祂自己所造的人。这是第五号，也是三个灾祸的头一个，就是大灾难最严重灾祸的开始。
15As the angel of the abyss, Antichrist will be the king of the demon-possessed locusts (9:1-11). At the sounding of the fifth trumpet, Satan will fall to the earth and 11 will be given the key of the shaft of the abyss (9:1). The star in 9:1 refers to Satan, who will be cast down from heaven to earth. After Satan has been cast down to earth, he will use the key of the shaft of the abyss to release an army of extraordinary, demon-possessed locusts. At the time these locusts are released from the abyss, the spirit of Nero will probably be released with them. They may all come out of the abyss together, and Antichrist will become the king of this army of locusts. As we have seen, these locusts will torment men for five months. Satan, the dragon, and Antichrist, the beast, will collaborate to torment and injure man whom God created for Himself. This will be the fifth trumpet, the first of the three woes, the beginning of the great tribulation.
三 亚巴顿和亚玻伦
C. Abaddon and Apollyon
16启示录九章十一节说，无底坑的使者，希伯来话叫亚巴顿，希利尼话叫亚玻伦。亚巴顿原文意毁坏，亚玻伦原文意毁坏者。敌基督是毁坏者，也是毁坏。他怒气填膺，充满了撒但的忿恨，所到之处，都带来毁坏。撒但知道他的时间不多，在地上行动只有三年半了。因此，他藉著敌基督作工，尽所能的来破坏人类。
16Revelation 9:11 says that the name of the angel of the abyss in Hebrew is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon. Abaddon means destruction, and Apollyon means destroyer. Antichrist will be both the destroyer and the destruction. He will be consumed with rage, will be obsessed with a satanic hatred, and will bring destruction wherever he goes. Satan will realize that his time is short, that he has just three and a half years to act on earth. Hence, working through Antichrist, he will do everything possible to damage mankind
柒 不法的人
VII. THE MAN OF SIN
17敌基督也是那不法的人。（帖后二3～10。）使徒保罗写帖撒罗尼迦后书的时候，必定因他对但以理书极有认识，所以对这不法的人有深刻的印象。按照但以理八章和十一章，敌基督要高抬自己超过诸神，并且自称为神。保罗在帖后二章所讲的，一定是指著但以理书说的。
17Antichrist will also be the man of sin (2 Thes. 2:3-10). When the apostle Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians, he must have been impressed regarding this man of sin from his knowledge of the book of Daniel. According to Daniel chapters eight and eleven, Antichrist will exalt himself above all gods and call himself God. Paul’sword concerning this in 2 Thessalonians 2 must refer to the book of Daniel
一 不法者
A. The Lawless One
18敌基督将是那不法者。（帖后二。）今天整个世界正趋向不法，到处无法无天。因著敌基督就是不法的代表，甚至是不法的总和，因此，圣经称他为『不法者。』
18This man of sin is described as “the lawless one” (2 Thes. 2:8, Gk.). Antichrist will be a lawless person. 8 The entire world today is heading in the direction of lawlessness. Lawlessness is everywhere. Because Antichrist will be the representative of lawlessness and even its totality, the Bible calls him “the lawless one.”
二 灭亡之子
B. The Son of Destruction
19敌基督这不法的人，也被称作『灭亡之子。』（帖后二3。）因为他那样邪恶和不法，因此要成为『灭亡之子，』并且要奇特的灭亡。他要被羔羊击败、擒住，并活活的被扔到火湖里去。因此，在这短短的一段圣经里，保罗将敌基督的两个名称告诉我们；不法的人（不法者）和灭亡之子。
19Antichrist, the man of sin, is also described as “the son of destruction” (2 Thes. 2:3). Because he will be so sinful and lawless, he will become “the son of destruction,” who will perish in an extraordinary way. He will be defeated by the Lamb, seized, and thrown alive into the lake of fire. Therefore, in this short portion of the Word, Paul gives us three titles of Antichrist—the man of sin, the lawless one, and the son of destruction
三 敌对神，高抬自己超过神
C. Opposing God and Exalting Himself above God
20帖后二章四节说，敌基督『是那敌对、且高抬自己超过一切称为神，或受人敬拜者的。』我们需要把这节和但以理八章十一、二十五节，十一章三十六、三十七节，以及启示录十三章六节比照一下。这些经节都说到同一件事，就是这不法的人要敌对神，
20Second Thessalonians 2:4 says that Antichrist opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped.” We need to compare this verse with Daniel 8:11 and 25, 11:36 and 37, and Revelation 13:6. These portions all relate the same thing—that this man of sin will oppose God and exalt himself above God
21且高抬自己超过神。
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四 坐在神的殿里，展示自己，说他就是神
D. Sitting in the Temple of God Showing Himself That He Is God
22帖后二章四节又说，敌基督『坐在神的殿里，展示自己，说他就是神。』保罗说到这事，比但以理更进一步。但以理没有说敌基督要坐在殿里，但保罗清楚告诉我们，敌基督要像神一样，坐在殿里，并且强迫人敬拜他。
22Second Thessalonians 2:4 also says that Antichrist seats himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself that he is God.” Paul went further than Daniel in relating this matter. Daniel did not say that Antichrist would sit in the temple, but Paul tells us clearly that he will sit in the temple as God and compel people to worship him
五 照著撒但的运行来临，行各样的异能、神迹、和虚谎的奇事，行不义的欺骗
E. Coming after the Working of Satan with All Power, Signs, and Lying Wonders and with Deceit of Unrighteousness
23保罗在帖后二章九至十节说，『这不法者的来临，是照著撒但的运行，行各样的异能、神迹、和虚谎的奇事，并且在那灭亡的人身上，行各样不义的欺骗。』敌基督的来临，乃是照著撒但的运行。今日的基督教里，有追求神迹奇事的趋势，但我们得小心。按约翰二章二十三至二十五节，主耶稣并不信托那些寻求神迹的人。不要寻求神迹，否则你会受欺骗。不单是神的灵能行奇事，撒但的灵也能。保罗说，敌基督要照著撒但的运行来临，行虚谎的奇事。虽然是奇事，却是虚谎、虚假、不义的欺骗。不要注意奇事，只要一直持守义的原则。只要是不义的事物，纵然是有些神奇，也当加以拒绝。不要接受神迹而忘了公义。我们若严谨的持守义的原则，就必蒙保护，不受欺骗。
23In 2 Thessalonians 2:9 and 10 Paul says, “The coming of whom is according to the operation of Satan, with all power and signs and wonders of a lie, and with all deceit of unrighteousness among those who are perishing.” The coming of Antichrist will be according to the working of Satan. In Christianity today there is a tendency to seek signs, wonders, and miracles. But we must be careful. According to John 2:23-25, the Lord Jesus had no confidence in those who were seeking signs. Do not seek signs. If you do, you may be cheated. Not only can the Spirit of God do wonders; the spirit of Satan can also perform them. Paul says that Antichrist, coming after the working of Satan, will perform lying wonders. Although they are wonders, they are a lie, a falsehood, and a deceit of unrighteousness. Do not care for wonders, but maintain the principles of righteousness. Anything unrighteous, even if it is miraculous, must be rejected. Do not accept miracles and forget righteousness. If we are strict to maintain the principles of righteousness, we shall be protected from being deceived.
六 不法的奥秘现在被抑制
F. The Mystery of Lawlessness Now Being Restrained
24帖后二章七节说，『因为那不法的奥秘已经发动，只等那现在的抑制者被除去。』我们知道基督和召会都是奥秘，但这里保罗说到另一个奥秘，就是不法的奥秘。敌基督也是一个奥秘。按照保罗的观念，这个不法的奥秘已经发动，只是有一个抑制的。是谁在抑制这个不法？这很难说，但总是有一个力量抑制了这个不法。
24Second Thessalonians 2:7 says, “For the mystery of lawlessness is already operating; only there is one who restrains now until he comes out of the midst.” We all know that both Christ and the church are mysteries. But here Paul speaks of another mystery— the mystery of lawlessness. Antichrist will also be a mystery. According to Paul’s concept, this mystery of lawlessness is already operating. However, there is someone who restrains it. It is difficult to say who is restraining this lawlessness. Nevertheless, there is some force, some strength, restraining lawlessness
25美国的『嬉皮』运动，开始于六十年代初期。那些年真是不法之年。但有些东西抑制了不法的『嬉皮』运动，使牠消失了。若是那种不法没有受到抑制，恐怕地上就不能再住人，我们夜里也不能安心睡觉。今日，世界趋向不法，但这趋势却在抑制之下。因为神的定旨尚未成就，新妇尚未豫备好，因此祂就对不法施行控制。至终，在末了三年半的时候，这个抑制要挪开，好像神说，『由这世界去罢。』那时，那不法者敌基督，要完全显露，全地就满了不法。这是豫言的话，对我们所首要关切的生命经历似乎没有甚么帮助。不过，我希望你们，特别是青年人，在这些点上蒙光照，说，『赞美主！我看清楚世界的潮流了，我知道将要发生的事。』赞美主，在黑夜中我们有光！
25The hippy movement in the United States began in the early 1960’s. Those years were years of lawlessness. But something restrained that lawless hippy movement, and it has passed away. If there were no restraint on lawlessness, the earth would no longer be habitable. We would have no peace to sleep at night. Today, there is a tendency toward lawlessness, but it is under restraint. Because God’s purpose has not been fulfilled, that is, because the Bride has not yet been prepared, God exercises His control over lawlessness. Eventually, at the time of the last three and a half years, this restraint will be removed, and it will seem that God has said, “Let the world go.” At that time, Antichrist, the lawless one, will be fully manifested, and the entire earth will be filled with lawlessness. This is a word of prophecy, and it does not seem to help us in the experience of life, which is our primary concern. Nevertheless, I hope that the young people in particular will be enlightened by all these points and say, “Praise the Lord that I am clear concerning the tide of the world. I know what is coming.” Praise the Lord that in the midst of the dark night we have light!
七 主以口中的气除灭他，并用祂来临的荣光废掉他
G. Being Consumed by the Lord with the Breath of His Mouth and Destroyed with the Brightness of His Coming
26最后，保罗在帖后二章八节说，『那时这不法者必显露出来，主耶稣要用祂口中的气除灭他，并用祂来临的显现废掉他。』主口中的气表征祂的话。启示录十九章十五节说，『有利剑从祂口中出来，可以用以击杀列国。』这把利剑，就是两刃的剑，（启一16，）乃是主那击杀的话。祂要发出祂的话作为气，击杀并灭绝敌基督。主也要以祂来临的荣光废掉他。这荣光将是强烈焚烧、杀死人的光。基督要带著这样的口和光来临，对付这不法的人。结果，敌基督要成为灭亡之子，是第一个在火湖里灭亡的。他要和假申言者一同先撒但到火湖里灭亡。（启十九20，二十10。）等我们读到十九章的时候，就会看到敌基督要直接的、面对面的与基督争战；而基督在祂来临的时候，要同祂的得胜者直接与他争战。到目前为止，我们看过了敌基督的七方面：但以理七章的第四个兽，但以理八章的小角，但以理九章的王，但以理十一章的王，包罗一切的兽，无底坑的使者，不法的人。关于他的事，
26Finally, in 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Paul says, “And then the lawless one shall be revealed (whom the Lord Jesus will slay by the breath of His mouth and bring to nothing by the appearing of His coming).” The breath of the Lord’s mouth signifies the word. Revelation 19:15 says, “Out of His mouth proceeds a sharp sword, that with it He might smite the nations.” This sharp sword, a two-edged sword (1:16), is the Lord’skill ing word. He will send out His word as the breath to slay Antichrist and to consume him. The Lord will also destroy Antichrist with the brightness of His coming. This brightness will be an intensified burning and a killing light. Christ will come with such a mouth and such light to deal with this man of sin. As a result, Antichrist will become the son of perdition and be the first to perish in the lake of fire. Along with the false prophet, he will perish in the lake of fire earlier than Satan will (19:20; 20:10). When we come to chapter nineteen, we shall see that Antichrist will fight directly and personally against Christ and that, at His coming, Christ and His overcomers will fight directly against him. Thus far, we have seen seven aspects of Antichrist: the fourth beast, the little horn, the prince, the king, the all-inclusive beast, the angel of the abyss, and the man of sin. In the next message we shall see even more regarding him
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