how long is the antichrist given power to continue in revelation 13:5?
Revelation 13:5 says that power is given unto him to continue for three-and-a-half years, which is 42 months. This brings the prophetic sequence to the midpoint of the tribulation, and he is then given power to continue on for another three-and-a-half years.
Les explains that Revelation 13:5 deals with the Antichrist after his appearance at the beginning of the seven-year period. The verse says power is given unto him to continue, meaning to carry on. Les asks how long, and answers three-and-a-half years, 42 months. This brings the prophecy to the midpoint of the tribulation. He is then given power to continue on for another three-and-a-half years. Les stops there concerning the Antichrist and says they will come back to it in another lesson.
And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
More Questions
When does the Antichrist and his empire make their appearance according to Revelation 13:5?
The key word 'continue' in Revelation 13:5 indicates that the Antichrist and his empire make their appearance at the signing of the seven-year covenant in Daniel 9.