Jesus cleansed the temple by driving out the animals and money changers. That was a shocking act, but did it indicate that he was a radical political revolutionary? In this excursus from John's gospel we are contrasting the "Jesus" presented by those who would co-opt him for their own purposes with the real Jesus, the one John presents in his gospel.

The bible prophesies of a coming world leader empowered by Satan who will deceive the world and bring in a reign of terror. The world will ask: "Who can wage war against the beast?" The answer is Jesus the returning King of kings and Lord or lords.