Is Muhammad in the Book of Revelation?

Until the 20th century, historicism was the dominant understanding of the book of Revelation, and Muhammad (570-632) was identified as being foretold in the 9th chapter, going back to English commentator Bede (672–735).

This is the link to the handout for today's sermon: https://www.rbvincent.com/muh.pdf -- it is useful to have as you listen.

The contrast between the Lord Jesus and Muhammad could not be greater.

While having encouraged his disciples to have a sword as a deterrent (Luke 22:36-38), the Lord Jesus Christ spoke to Peter and told him to put his sword up (Luke 22:51; Matthew 26:52). He declared he could ask his Father, and he would send 12 legions of angels to protect him (Matthew 26:53). But that was not his purpose. His purpose was to die in our place (Matthew 26:54; 2 Corinthians 5:21).

Jesus' kingdom was not of this world (John 18:36), and his disciples did not spread his kingdom by the literal sword (2 Corinthians 10:3-5), but by God's Word and prayer (Ephesians 6:10-20).