IOW, if Obama IS the Beast of Revelation, he will be set up as ruler of a one world government, and teh 3.5 year clock will start then.
Remember, the bible is clear that in those days it will be worse than at any time in history. We have a ways to go, not that it couldn’t happen almost overnight. Sept. 1st, 1939 did.
You make good points, but it is difficult to say if the bible meant some things to be literal or figurative. In the case of the beast, the time of his rule is quite specific. (42 months) I cannot help but think this is intended to be interpreted literally. I only point out that it would be very interesting if Obama is removed from office in July/August rather than serving his full term.
At this point, I cannot say we've ever had a President that more needs removing from office.
I agree with you about the 42 months. It is also called “a time, two times and half a time (3.5 years) and even called out as the same time period in a specific number of days. I think the bible is trying to be very, VERY clear on that time period. :-)