How far into the tribulation does Revelation 13:5 take us?

Revelation 13:5 brings the reader to the midpoint of the seven-year tribulation. The Antichrist appears at the beginning, then is given power to continue for three-and-a-half years, that is, 42 months. This verse therefore carries the narrative to the exact middle, after which he continues another three-and-a-half years.

Les explains that the entire seven-year period is what Revelation deals with, and he stresses knowing what happens at the beginning, middle, and end. Revelation 13:5 shows the Antichrist made his appearance at the beginning of the seven years, and then power was given him to continue. The question is how long—three-and-a-half years, 42 months—so this verse brings us to the midpoint of the tribulation. From there he is given power to continue on for another three-and-a-half years. The earlier context also ties the midpoint to the middle of the week, when sacrifice and oblation cease and abominations bring desolation until the end.

Revelation 13:5

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.

What happens after the midpoint of the tribulation concerning the Antichrist's power?

At the midpoint of the seven-year tribulation, the Antichrist is given power to continue for another three-and-a-half years, or 42 months. He also causes the sacrifice and oblation to cease, makes the temple desolate, and all that is determined is poured out upon him by the end.