Has the Roman Empire been revived in modern Europe?
Yes, the Roman Empire has been revived in modern Europe. The beast in Scripture represents a governmental authority, and it could be the Roman Empire, which has come out of its demise from the third or fourth century and is back on the scene as Western Europe unites through the common market, forming a United States of Europe.
Les teaches that the beasts in Scripture are not wild animals but governmental authorities. He suggests the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit could either be the Roman Empire, which has emerged from its demise in the third or fourth century and is now back on the scene, or the Antichrist himself. He points to Western Europe coming together with the common market, often called the United States of Europe, as evidence of this revival. He shares this to encourage personal Bible study, noting a listener who studied until 3:30 a.m.
And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.