Revelation 13:6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.
10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
Now Satan begins his 3 and 1/2 year reign by blaspheming God, His tabernacle, and the saints in heaven. He blasphemes God by saying he is God, just what Satan has always wanted. The Antichrist here is empowered by all the power that Satan has, he will make war with all the saints remaining all over the world. The one that have never accepted Christ will now worship the Antichrist because of the power and miracles he performs. Again we are warned to listen to this word of God because the next verse basically says what soever we reap we will sow and punishment will come to those who hurt God’s people. And even in this time of persecution of the saints on the earth God will still protect and take care of His people. It is time for people to quit playing religion and find a God fearing church that teaches the true word of God and come to the saving grace of Jesus Christ, you do not want ot wait for tribulation period to get saved.