* WHAT KIND OF SPIRIT HAS THE BIBLES HAVE? *
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>1. Lot is righteous (2PET2:7). But Lot in GEN19:8 is prostituting his 2 daughters.
So, by doing evil is being righteous?
>2. Was Jesus (Yeshua, Yahusha, Yahshua/sha, etc) is leading people into eternal life or damnation?
*Jesus teaching in HEB8:13 that the 10 commandments is void already or had vanished away.
A LIE or not?
*Jesus is teaching eternal life in MT19:16-21 to keep only the 6 commandments and to sell ALL of what you have that you may be perfect.
Can anyone follow to sell all that you have that you may become poor and perfect?
Was the only 6 commandments can lead people to eternal life?
Jesus is telling the truth or telling a LIE when He said to follow only 6?
>3. In MT22:36-40
On these 2 commandments hang all the Law.
How many commandments are there in the Law? (Note: the Law had vanished away or it was made void)
>4. In NUM21:8,9 The LORD (which can be replace by YAHWEH,
YAHWAH, JEHOVAH, YAHUAH, ETC) had instructed Moses to make a fiery SERPENT to set it on a pole & whoever was bitten by the serpent & looks to the serpent shall live.
SO, the LORD (YAHWEH, YAHUAH, JEHOVAH, ETC) is teaching Moses an idolatrous act? or the LORD, BAAL is the SERPENT?
In JN3:14-16 And as Moses lifted up the SERPENT to be looked upön and live, so is the Son of Man (JESUS, Yeshua, Yahusha, Yahshua/sha, etc) be lifted up to looked upon/ believed & you shall not perish.
Serpent in the wilderness to be looked upon/ believed & you live. And Jesus also to be looked upon/believed & you shall live.
SO, that SERPENT was also JESUS (The 666) who was raised up & is also the LORD (LUCIFER, The 666)!
>5. Jesus is a symbol of a GREEDY man or a THIEF in MT25:26 where He reaped & gathered to where He did not sown & scattered seed.
>6. Can anyone, a created being, be made perfect & holy like the perfection of the Father who is holy in MT5:48 & 1PET1:15,16?
Since no one can attain the perfection of the Father & so it follows you cannot be made holy if you cannot attain the perfection of the Father!
>7. All Bible believers are 'The SALT of the earth' in MT5:13 & all believers in different religions now can preserved life as they are ALL SALT OF THE EARTH?
>8. The 144,000 Firstfruits qualificatiöns in REV14:4 must not be defile with women for they are virgins. But in ACTS 2:1-13 in the Day of Pentecost/ Firstfruits & in James 1:1,18 are talking about that they are the Firstfruits, and they are not at all pure virgins!
>9. In Acts2:38 is the baptism in water for the forgiveness of all our sins.
Was there a basis of how to define a sin that we are doing a sin?
If sin is lawlessness, how many commandments are there in the Law?
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Sunday, December 13, 2015
Opposing Authority
The famous reply that Jesus gave - "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's" avoided the trap. but his words were distorted later by false accusers at his trial who claimed "...we found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a king" (Luke 23:2). Their goal was to convince the Roman authorities that Jesus was a threat- and that only loyal approach to the issue was to have him executed. This was accomplished by cornering Pontius Pilate- "If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against (literally, "opposeth") Caesar." Thus the Jews successfully maneuvered the situation so as to bring Jesus into an apparent conflict with the authority of Rome. Thus, under the direction of Pilate, and at the instigation of the Jews, Rome executed Jesus by crucifixion.
Let there be no mistake- Pilate acted in order to preserve Rome's power and authority. Caesar claimed divine status and- following the example of Babylonian monarchs- he was also "High Priest." Religion was a tool that helped to keep the people in subjection- a state church we may call it, helping to govern the empire via religion.
But the New Testament identifies Jesus Christ as the king of the Jews and as the Son of God. That was the claim of Caesar also, so the grounds were set for dispute. In the epistle to the Hebrews Jesus is also referred several times as being "high priest." For example, in Hebrews 8:1 it is written, "We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens..." So the Christian could not in conscience acknowledge the religious claims of the Roman Emperor.
These claims of the Roman emperors did not change immediately when the empire became Christian however. Constantine was himself still "Pontifex Maximus." The title was dropped in A.D. 379, but was later claimed by the popes of ecclesiastical Rome- a coin of Pope John-Paul II today still bears the "superscription" PONT MAX- yet he is certainly not a high priest "in the heavens!" So the Roman element (iron) is still there today in ecclesiastical Rome- and the essential opposition between authorities continues, just as Bible prophecy has indicated. It is that opposition- the question of authority -which will finally bring the history of the world to its climax.
Whose image?
Luke 20:21-26
The word translated here as "penny" is the Greek Denarion (Latin, denarius). This coin is well known among collectors today and is pictured opposite. The "image" is that of Tiberius Caesar (A.D. 14-37), with his mother Livia shown as the goddess 'Pax' on the reverse side. The "superscription" reads: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS which may be translated as "Tiberius Caesar son of the divine Augustus Caesar." It was an interesting encounter- the religious leaders of the Jewish nation asking whether it was "lawful" (i.e according to the law of Moses) to pay tribute money to the professed son of the Roman god! These were the very same people who would later declare "We have no king but Caesar." (c/p John 19:15). On the reverse side of this coin the superscription is PONTIF MAXIM, that is High Priest, or chief priest! It was a direct challenge to everything that the Jews themselves professed.
The famous reply that Jesus gave - "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's" avoided the trap. but his words were distorted later by false accusers at his trial who claimed "...we found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a king" (Luke 23:2). Their goal was to convince the Roman authorities that Jesus was a threat- and that only loyal approach to the issue was to have him executed. This was accomplished by cornering Pontius Pilate- "If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against (literally, "opposeth") Caesar." Thus the Jews successfully maneuvered the situation so as to bring Jesus into an apparent conflict with the authority of Rome. Thus, under the direction of Pilate, and at the instigation of the Jews, Rome executed Jesus by crucifixion.
Let there be no mistake- Pilate acted in order to preserve Rome's power and authority. Caesar claimed divine status and- following the example of Babylonian monarchs- he was also "High Priest." Religion was a tool that helped to keep the people in subjection- a state church we may call it, helping to govern the empire via religion.
But the New Testament identifies Jesus Christ as the king of the Jews and as the Son of God. That was the claim of Caesar also, so the grounds were set for dispute. In the epistle to the Hebrews Jesus is also referred several times as being "high priest." For example, in Hebrews 8:1 it is written, "We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens..." So the Christian could not in conscience acknowledge the religious claims of the Roman Emperor.
These claims of the Roman emperors did not change immediately when the empire became Christian however. Constantine was himself still "Pontifex Maximus." The title was dropped in A.D. 379, but was later claimed by the popes of ecclesiastical Rome- a coin of Pope John-Paul II today still bears the "superscription" PONT MAX- yet he is certainly not a high priest "in the heavens!" So the Roman element (iron) is still there today in ecclesiastical Rome- and the essential opposition between authorities continues, just as Bible prophecy has indicated. It is that opposition- the question of authority -which will finally bring the history of the world to its climax.
Whose image?
Luke 20:21-26
The word translated here as "penny" is the Greek Denarion (Latin, denarius). This coin is well known among collectors today and is pictured opposite. The "image" is that of Tiberius Caesar (A.D. 14-37), with his mother Livia shown as the goddess 'Pax' on the reverse side. The "superscription" reads: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS which may be translated as "Tiberius Caesar son of the divine Augustus Caesar." It was an interesting encounter- the religious leaders of the Jewish nation asking whether it was "lawful" (i.e according to the law of Moses) to pay tribute money to the professed son of the Roman god! These were the very same people who would later declare "We have no king but Caesar." (c/p John 19:15). On the reverse side of this coin the superscription is PONTIF MAXIM, that is High Priest, or chief priest! It was a direct challenge to everything that the Jews themselves professed.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Muslim’s Best Friend
Who is the Muslim’s best friend? It might surprise you what Muhammad wrote in the Quran: “NEAREST AMONG THEM IN LOVE to the BELIEVERS wilt thou find those who say, ‘WE ARE CHRISTIANS.”’ (Quran, Surah 5:82). Why would Christians be your best, most loving friends? Muhammad gave the reason why he wrote that: “Nearest among them in love to the Believers wilt thou find those who say, ‘We are Christians’: BECAUSE among these are men DEVOTED TO LEARNING and men WHO HAVE RENOUNCED THE WORLD, and they are NOT ARROGANT.” (Quran, Surah 5:82).
It Impressed Muhammad that Christians are devoted to learning.
Christians are told to check out everything that they hear, to see if it is really true. “Now these, who were more noble than those in Thessalonica, received the word with all readiness, on every day examining the Scriptures, whether these things were so.” (Berean Literal Bible Acts 17:11).
It Impressed Muhammad that Christians renounce the world.
The word renounce means “to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further” (Merriam-Webster’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary). Christians are taught to live differently than the world. “LOVE NOT THE WORLD, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (Holy Bible 1 John 2:15). “That ye PUT OFF concerning the former conversation THE OLD MAN, WHICH IS CORRUPT according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye PUT ON THE NEW MAN, which after God is created in righteousness and TRUE HOLINESS” (Holy Bible, Ephesians 4:22-24, KJV). This holiness of life is the natural outcome of a life given to the diligent study of the Bible. “The FEAR of the LORD is the beginning of WISDOM: and the KNOWLEDGE of the HOLY is UNDERSTANDING” (Holy Bible, Proverbs 9:10, KJV).
It impressed Muhammad that Christians are not arrogant.
The world arrogant means, “disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth or importance” (Merriam-Webster’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary). There is no way to even become a Christian, without first humbling yourself. “And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall HUMBLE HIMSELF AS THIS LITTLE CHILD, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Holy Bible, Matthew 18:2-4, KJV). The Christian’s knowledge of the Bible, willingness to forsake the world, and humility, was what caused Muhammad to say that Christians were their most loving friends. That is because a friend who loves you, will TELL YOU THE TRUTH.
Who is the Muslim’s best friend? It might surprise you what Muhammad wrote in the Quran: “NEAREST AMONG THEM IN LOVE to the BELIEVERS wilt thou find those who say, ‘WE ARE CHRISTIANS.”’ (Quran, Surah 5:82). Why would Christians be your best, most loving friends? Muhammad gave the reason why he wrote that: “Nearest among them in love to the Believers wilt thou find those who say, ‘We are Christians’: BECAUSE among these are men DEVOTED TO LEARNING and men WHO HAVE RENOUNCED THE WORLD, and they are NOT ARROGANT.” (Quran, Surah 5:82).
It Impressed Muhammad that Christians are devoted to learning.
Christians are told to check out everything that they hear, to see if it is really true. “Now these, who were more noble than those in Thessalonica, received the word with all readiness, on every day examining the Scriptures, whether these things were so.” (Berean Literal Bible Acts 17:11).
It Impressed Muhammad that Christians renounce the world.
The word renounce means “to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further” (Merriam-Webster’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary). Christians are taught to live differently than the world. “LOVE NOT THE WORLD, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him” (Holy Bible 1 John 2:15). “That ye PUT OFF concerning the former conversation THE OLD MAN, WHICH IS CORRUPT according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye PUT ON THE NEW MAN, which after God is created in righteousness and TRUE HOLINESS” (Holy Bible, Ephesians 4:22-24, KJV). This holiness of life is the natural outcome of a life given to the diligent study of the Bible. “The FEAR of the LORD is the beginning of WISDOM: and the KNOWLEDGE of the HOLY is UNDERSTANDING” (Holy Bible, Proverbs 9:10, KJV).
It impressed Muhammad that Christians are not arrogant.
The world arrogant means, “disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth or importance” (Merriam-Webster’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary). There is no way to even become a Christian, without first humbling yourself. “And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall HUMBLE HIMSELF AS THIS LITTLE CHILD, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Holy Bible, Matthew 18:2-4, KJV). The Christian’s knowledge of the Bible, willingness to forsake the world, and humility, was what caused Muhammad to say that Christians were their most loving friends. That is because a friend who loves you, will TELL YOU THE TRUTH.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Life's A Journey
Life’s A Journey
The journey we travel in life
We have trials to help us come to the light.
The ups and downs makes us strong
If you pray it gets easier as you go along.
This journey that I am on
Sometimes it has been crooked, and seemed very long
Sometimes it was exciting and fun
Other times like a sad, sad song.
Many times I was bumped in the road
And often I felt like I was carrying a heavy load.
Some played big roles in my life, yet was lost
There has been joy and pain, laughter and sorrow
Memories of yesterday and thoughts of tomorrow
For all those who have thoughts that it’s impossible to fix
Do not be afraid at all and take the risks.
It is not when you failed to achieve what you crave
It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Do not live your life by saying success is impossible to reach
The quickest way to a journey that is wonderful
Is to always believe in yourself, without being doubtful
To end this simple poem of mine
I hope you all would put this in your mind
That In every step we make in the way
God is always with me and you in everyday.
Homework of my sister with her proud brother :D
The journey we travel in life
We have trials to help us come to the light.
The ups and downs makes us strong
If you pray it gets easier as you go along.
This journey that I am on
Sometimes it has been crooked, and seemed very long
Sometimes it was exciting and fun
Other times like a sad, sad song.
Many times I was bumped in the road
And often I felt like I was carrying a heavy load.
Some played big roles in my life, yet was lost
There has been joy and pain, laughter and sorrow
Memories of yesterday and thoughts of tomorrow
For all those who have thoughts that it’s impossible to fix
Do not be afraid at all and take the risks.
It is not when you failed to achieve what you crave
It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Do not live your life by saying success is impossible to reach
The quickest way to a journey that is wonderful
Is to always believe in yourself, without being doubtful
To end this simple poem of mine
I hope you all would put this in your mind
That In every step we make in the way
God is always with me and you in everyday.
Homework of my sister with her proud brother :D
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Prophecy and World History
Prophecy and World History
Today the signs of the times tell us that we are standing on the threshold of grave and controversial events. It seems that the entire world is in an uproar. Before our eyes, the prophecy of Jesus in reference to the events just before His second coming are being fulfilled: “And you will hear wars and rumors of wars… For nation will rise against nation… And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows” (Matt. 24:6-8). The present and future are of great interest for all mankind. More and more people realize that something great and decisive is about to take place; that the world is on the brink of an overwhelming crisis. The daily news is filled with catastrophes and violence of every kind. Jesus himself has enabled a prophecy that during the time of the end there would be “… on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity…” and “Men’s heart failing them from fear and the exception of those things which are coming on the earth…” (Luke 21:25-26).
THE AMAZING PROPHECY OF THE GREAT WORLD EMPIRES
In the Bible, especially in the books of Daniel and in Revelation many events both historical and present-day are clearly prophesized. A careful study of these books helps us to see God’s purpose in the history of nations. It helps us to understand the true meaning and purpose of life and the plan of salvation for mankind through God’s Son Jesus Christ.
Over 2600 years ago, the Prophet Daniel foretold the rise of the great world empires, namely Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, and what is known in the present-day as Europe. In a dream, Daniel saw a great image whose body parts symbolized the exact sequence of those world empires: “This image’s head was of fine gold, it chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron partly of clay” (Dan. 2:32-33).
Those great beasts, which are four, are four kings which arise…” (Dan. 7:17), as “… the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea” (Dan. 7:2). Rev. 17:15 explains that “water” represents “peoples, multitudes, nations and tongues”, while “winds” symbolize wars (Jeremiah 4:11-16). The four winds of heaven, which strove upon the great sea, represent the terrible conquests by which those kingdoms came to power.
BABYLON
Dan. 7:4 the first was like a lion, and had eagle’s wings.
The head of gold and the lion (a popular Symbol of Babylon) represent the Babylonian World Empire (608-538 BC). The eagle’s wings describe the speedy conquests by Nebuchadnezzar.
MEDO-PERSIA
Dan. 7:5 The second was like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and had three ribs in its mouth.
In the year 538 BC. The dual empire of the Medes and Persians was established. The three ribs in the bear’s mouth represent the conquered countries of Lydia, Babylon and Egypt. The Persians were stronger than the Medes and remained in power longer (Note: it raised up itself on one side).
GREECE
Dan. 7:6 Another was like a leopard, which had on its back four wings of a bird.
The very rapid victories (represent by the four wings) under Alexander the Great made Greece the World Power (331 BC). After Alexander’s death the Empire was divided into 4 parts by his four generals: Thrace, Syria, Macedonia, and Egypt (Note the four heads).
THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Dan. 7:7 The fourth beast was dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces… and it had ten horns.
In the year 168 BC, the Romans established the fourth World Empire. Because of the severity and intolerance with which they subdued other nations, this Empire was known as “The Iron Kingdom” (Note the iron legs of the image and the teeth of the beast).
EUROPE
Dan 7:24 The ten horns are ten kings who shall arise from this kingdom.
Because of mass migration (351-476 AD), the Roman Empire was broken up into 10 smaller European kingdoms (Note the 10 horns and 10 toes). The divided thriving horns and the not cleaving together even as the mixing of iron with the clay of the 10 toes represents impossibility of a lasting United Europe.
Hoping this research will sooner come further not threatening anything on doctrines but rather unite the ecumenical goal of Christianity.
I hope the pope can read this. :)
Today the signs of the times tell us that we are standing on the threshold of grave and controversial events. It seems that the entire world is in an uproar. Before our eyes, the prophecy of Jesus in reference to the events just before His second coming are being fulfilled: “And you will hear wars and rumors of wars… For nation will rise against nation… And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows” (Matt. 24:6-8). The present and future are of great interest for all mankind. More and more people realize that something great and decisive is about to take place; that the world is on the brink of an overwhelming crisis. The daily news is filled with catastrophes and violence of every kind. Jesus himself has enabled a prophecy that during the time of the end there would be “… on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity…” and “Men’s heart failing them from fear and the exception of those things which are coming on the earth…” (Luke 21:25-26).
THE AMAZING PROPHECY OF THE GREAT WORLD EMPIRES
In the Bible, especially in the books of Daniel and in Revelation many events both historical and present-day are clearly prophesized. A careful study of these books helps us to see God’s purpose in the history of nations. It helps us to understand the true meaning and purpose of life and the plan of salvation for mankind through God’s Son Jesus Christ.
Over 2600 years ago, the Prophet Daniel foretold the rise of the great world empires, namely Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, and what is known in the present-day as Europe. In a dream, Daniel saw a great image whose body parts symbolized the exact sequence of those world empires: “This image’s head was of fine gold, it chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron partly of clay” (Dan. 2:32-33).
Those great beasts, which are four, are four kings which arise…” (Dan. 7:17), as “… the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea” (Dan. 7:2). Rev. 17:15 explains that “water” represents “peoples, multitudes, nations and tongues”, while “winds” symbolize wars (Jeremiah 4:11-16). The four winds of heaven, which strove upon the great sea, represent the terrible conquests by which those kingdoms came to power.
BABYLON
Dan. 7:4 the first was like a lion, and had eagle’s wings.
The head of gold and the lion (a popular Symbol of Babylon) represent the Babylonian World Empire (608-538 BC). The eagle’s wings describe the speedy conquests by Nebuchadnezzar.
MEDO-PERSIA
Dan. 7:5 The second was like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and had three ribs in its mouth.
In the year 538 BC. The dual empire of the Medes and Persians was established. The three ribs in the bear’s mouth represent the conquered countries of Lydia, Babylon and Egypt. The Persians were stronger than the Medes and remained in power longer (Note: it raised up itself on one side).
GREECE
Dan. 7:6 Another was like a leopard, which had on its back four wings of a bird.
The very rapid victories (represent by the four wings) under Alexander the Great made Greece the World Power (331 BC). After Alexander’s death the Empire was divided into 4 parts by his four generals: Thrace, Syria, Macedonia, and Egypt (Note the four heads).
THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Dan. 7:7 The fourth beast was dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces… and it had ten horns.
In the year 168 BC, the Romans established the fourth World Empire. Because of the severity and intolerance with which they subdued other nations, this Empire was known as “The Iron Kingdom” (Note the iron legs of the image and the teeth of the beast).
EUROPE
Dan 7:24 The ten horns are ten kings who shall arise from this kingdom.
Because of mass migration (351-476 AD), the Roman Empire was broken up into 10 smaller European kingdoms (Note the 10 horns and 10 toes). The divided thriving horns and the not cleaving together even as the mixing of iron with the clay of the 10 toes represents impossibility of a lasting United Europe.
Hoping this research will sooner come further not threatening anything on doctrines but rather unite the ecumenical goal of Christianity.
I hope the pope can read this. :)
The Message
THE 3 ANGELS MESSAGE
FIRST - “Fear GOD and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” (Rev. 14:6-7).
The first angel’s message urges us to consider that the judgment is taking place now in heaven, because the present time, namely after 1798 and before the return of Christ, coincides with the period in which the judgment is taking place.
Furthermore, mankind is being called upon to worship God, the Creator of heaven and earth. Yet despite this call, many people still believe in the unproven theory of evolution. God lets man know that the beauty and the amazing order and laws of nature were created by Him and did not “evolve” by accident (see Romans 1:20-21).
He reminds man that He is the dispenser of all gifts and He deserves our love and worship. True love and worship mean keeping his law. (Ten Commandments as recorded in Exodus 20:1-17) “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments” and “One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination” (1 John 5:3; Proverbs 28:9). To give glory to God means to reflect His character in our own. God’s character is revealed to man in His law.
GOD’S SEAL
The four of the Ten Commandment points directly to God as the creator: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy… For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day and hallowed it. (Exodus 20:8-11). This commandment is the only one of the ten giving the name, the title, and the territory of Him by whose authority the law was given. Thus it contains “God’s Seal”.
The Sabbath was made for mankind in all ages because it was instated at Creation (Genesis 2:1-3). This day is to remind us again and again to think on our Creator with thanksgiving and reverence.
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy”. The observance of the Sabbath is a sign of loyalty toward the true God. “Moreover I gave them my Sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the Lord that sanctify them”. (Ezekiel 20:20; Isaiah 56:2; Exodus 31:13-17). Since the beginning of the world the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, has always been kept holy. Jesus Himself explains the immutability of the Ten Commandments: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one title will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.” (Matthew 5:17-18).
SECOND – “BABYLON IS FALLEN, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication” (Rev. 14:8).
The term “Babylon” is derived from “Babel” and signifies confusion. It is employed in Scripture to designate the various forms of false or apostate religion.
In revelation 17:4-6, Babylon is represented as a harlot. In the Bible, a wicked woman is a figure of an apostate church (Jeremiah 3:20; Ezekiel 16:35). This harlot of revelation 17 is “arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the filthiness … And on her forehead a name was written: Mystery, Babylon the Great, the mother of harlots”. Says the prophet: “I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus”. Babylon is further declared to be “that great city (sitting on seven hills, verse 9) which reigns over the kings of the earth” (Rev. 17:18).
MYSTERIOUS BABYLON
The power described here is none other than papal Rome, the city of seven hills. Purple and scarlet are the representative colors of the cardinals and bishops. God, precious stones and pearls vividly picture the immense wealth of the papacy. Of no other power could it have been adequately stated that she was “drunk with the blood of the saints” as of this church, which persecuted the followers of Christ in such a gruesome manner (see pages 1 and 2). The great sin of which Babylon is guilty is that “the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication”. The stunning cup which she offers to the world represents false teachings, such as the mass, the immortality if the soul, eternal hellfire, the adoration of the Virgin Mary and Sunday sacredness. These and the other entirely unbiblical teachings she offers to the world and the churches, with their destructive influence.
The present warning, “Babylon is fallen”, applies to all religious bodies that were once pure and have become corrupt. It cannot refer to the Roman Church alone, for that church has been in a fallen condition for many centuries. Babylon is said to be “the mother of harlots”.
Her daughters symbolize churches that cling to her doctrines (for example, Sunday sacredness) and follow her example. Therefore, the term Babylon (confusion) may be appropriately applied to these churches. Despite the spiritual darkness and the separation from God, which exists in theses churches, the majority of the true followers of Christ are still in their community. All children of God who are still found in Babylon will take to heart the call of the angel “Babylon is fallen” and “Come out of her, my people”, and will finally leave the apostate churches.
THIRD – “IF ANYONE WORSHIPS the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God…” (Rev. 14:9-10).
In order to understand this message, we must decode the symbols being used.
THE BEAST
The beast here mentioned is described earlier in Revelation 13:1-10 as “like a leopard”. A comparison between this “beast” and the “little horn” in Daniel 7 shows clearly that we are here dealing with the same power, namely, the papacy. Just like the “little horn”, the “beast” also represents a blaspheming power (Rev. 13:6) which persecutes the Christians (Rev. 13:7) and evolves out of pagan Rome (Rev. 13:2), ruling for 1260 years (Rev. 13:5). After this time period she was to be relieved of her power by a “deadly wound” (Rev. 13:3-10). But this “deadly wound” was to be healed (Rev. 13:3). This healing of the papacy began in the year of 1929 with the signing of the Lateran treaties. At that time the Vatican received the property, generous financial support, and all diplomatic rights of a sovereign State. Through their international diplomacy and financial power the Vatican has again gained considerable power and influence on a worldwide scope. The “deadly wound” is being healed. Before we consider the “image of the beast” and his “mark”, we must consider another “beast power” described in Revelation 13.
THE SECOND BEAST
The prophet”…saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb…” (Rev. 13:11). While the previous beast came out of the “sea” of “nations and tongues” (Rev. 17:15), this beast was “coming up out of the earth”. Instead of overthrowing other powers to establish itself, the nation represented here must arise and grow up gradually and peacefully. It could not, then, arise among the crowded and struggling nationalities of Europe. It must be sought in the western continent. Only one nation was rising into power at the time of the papacy’s loss of supremacy in 1798 – this prophecy points out directly to the United States of America!
The lamb like horns indicated youth, innocence, and gentleness, fitly representing the original character of the USA. Civil and religious liberty (the two “horns”) were the foundation of this nation. The European Christians who were persecuted by the papacy, fled by the thousand to the “New World”, America. This was the birth of the USA. But the beast with “lamb like horns” spoke like a dragon”. “And he exercises all the authority of the first beast (papacy) in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast… telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast…” (Rev. 13:11-14). The lamb-like horns and dragon voice of the symbol point to a striking contrasts between the professions and the practice of the nation this represented. The “speaking” of the nation is the action of its legislative and judicial authorities. By such action it will contradict those liberal and peaceful principles which it has put forth as the foundation of its policy. The prediction that it will speak “like a dragon” and exercise “all the authority of the first beast” plainly foretells a development of the spirit of intolerance and persecution (Rev. 12:13-17) that was manifested by the first beast (papacy). The statement that the beast with the two horns “causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast” indicates that the authority of this nation (USA) is to be exercised in enforcing obedience, which will give homage to the papacy.
Today we observe how the USA and the Vatican are working more closely together in order to make their influence more prominent.
THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST
When the early church departing from the simplicity of the gospel and accepted pagan rites and customs, she became corrupted and lost the Spirit and power of God. In order to control the consciences of the people, she sought the support of the secular power. The result was the papacy, a church that controlled the power of the state and employed it to further her own ends, especially for the punishment of heresy. In order for the United States to form an image of the beast, the religious power must so control the civil government that the authority of the state will also be employed by the church to accomplish her own ends. It was apostasy that led the early church to seek the aid of the civil government, and this prepared the way for the development of the papacy, the “beast”. Said Paul: “There” shall “come a falling away, …and that man of sin be revealed…” 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4).
In the same way will the obvious apostasy in the protestant churches of today clear the way to prepare for the image to the beast. During the past decades the ecumenical efforts of the protestant churches have increased to the extent that “unity for any price” is being biblical truth. In October 1999, by signing the “Joint Declaration” with the Vatican, the Lutheran world Federation declared the Reformation null and void. The papacy and ecumenical movement is therefore nothing else than the great spiritual apostasy prophesied by Paul in 2 Thessalonians. When the leading churches of the United States, uniting upon such points of doctrines as are held by them in common, influence the state to enforce their decrees and sustain their institutions, then Protestant America will have formed and “image” if the Roman hierarchy, and the infliction of civil penalties upon those who refuse to cooperate will be the inevitable result. The image to the beast, consequently, represents apostate Protestantism that seeks the support of the state to enforce their doctrines.
FIRST - “Fear GOD and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” (Rev. 14:6-7).
The first angel’s message urges us to consider that the judgment is taking place now in heaven, because the present time, namely after 1798 and before the return of Christ, coincides with the period in which the judgment is taking place.
Furthermore, mankind is being called upon to worship God, the Creator of heaven and earth. Yet despite this call, many people still believe in the unproven theory of evolution. God lets man know that the beauty and the amazing order and laws of nature were created by Him and did not “evolve” by accident (see Romans 1:20-21).
He reminds man that He is the dispenser of all gifts and He deserves our love and worship. True love and worship mean keeping his law. (Ten Commandments as recorded in Exodus 20:1-17) “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments” and “One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination” (1 John 5:3; Proverbs 28:9). To give glory to God means to reflect His character in our own. God’s character is revealed to man in His law.
GOD’S SEAL
The four of the Ten Commandment points directly to God as the creator: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy… For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day and hallowed it. (Exodus 20:8-11). This commandment is the only one of the ten giving the name, the title, and the territory of Him by whose authority the law was given. Thus it contains “God’s Seal”.
The Sabbath was made for mankind in all ages because it was instated at Creation (Genesis 2:1-3). This day is to remind us again and again to think on our Creator with thanksgiving and reverence.
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy”. The observance of the Sabbath is a sign of loyalty toward the true God. “Moreover I gave them my Sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the Lord that sanctify them”. (Ezekiel 20:20; Isaiah 56:2; Exodus 31:13-17). Since the beginning of the world the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, has always been kept holy. Jesus Himself explains the immutability of the Ten Commandments: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one title will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.” (Matthew 5:17-18).
SECOND – “BABYLON IS FALLEN, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication” (Rev. 14:8).
The term “Babylon” is derived from “Babel” and signifies confusion. It is employed in Scripture to designate the various forms of false or apostate religion.
In revelation 17:4-6, Babylon is represented as a harlot. In the Bible, a wicked woman is a figure of an apostate church (Jeremiah 3:20; Ezekiel 16:35). This harlot of revelation 17 is “arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the filthiness … And on her forehead a name was written: Mystery, Babylon the Great, the mother of harlots”. Says the prophet: “I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus”. Babylon is further declared to be “that great city (sitting on seven hills, verse 9) which reigns over the kings of the earth” (Rev. 17:18).
MYSTERIOUS BABYLON
The power described here is none other than papal Rome, the city of seven hills. Purple and scarlet are the representative colors of the cardinals and bishops. God, precious stones and pearls vividly picture the immense wealth of the papacy. Of no other power could it have been adequately stated that she was “drunk with the blood of the saints” as of this church, which persecuted the followers of Christ in such a gruesome manner (see pages 1 and 2). The great sin of which Babylon is guilty is that “the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication”. The stunning cup which she offers to the world represents false teachings, such as the mass, the immortality if the soul, eternal hellfire, the adoration of the Virgin Mary and Sunday sacredness. These and the other entirely unbiblical teachings she offers to the world and the churches, with their destructive influence.
The present warning, “Babylon is fallen”, applies to all religious bodies that were once pure and have become corrupt. It cannot refer to the Roman Church alone, for that church has been in a fallen condition for many centuries. Babylon is said to be “the mother of harlots”.
Her daughters symbolize churches that cling to her doctrines (for example, Sunday sacredness) and follow her example. Therefore, the term Babylon (confusion) may be appropriately applied to these churches. Despite the spiritual darkness and the separation from God, which exists in theses churches, the majority of the true followers of Christ are still in their community. All children of God who are still found in Babylon will take to heart the call of the angel “Babylon is fallen” and “Come out of her, my people”, and will finally leave the apostate churches.
THIRD – “IF ANYONE WORSHIPS the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God…” (Rev. 14:9-10).
In order to understand this message, we must decode the symbols being used.
THE BEAST
The beast here mentioned is described earlier in Revelation 13:1-10 as “like a leopard”. A comparison between this “beast” and the “little horn” in Daniel 7 shows clearly that we are here dealing with the same power, namely, the papacy. Just like the “little horn”, the “beast” also represents a blaspheming power (Rev. 13:6) which persecutes the Christians (Rev. 13:7) and evolves out of pagan Rome (Rev. 13:2), ruling for 1260 years (Rev. 13:5). After this time period she was to be relieved of her power by a “deadly wound” (Rev. 13:3-10). But this “deadly wound” was to be healed (Rev. 13:3). This healing of the papacy began in the year of 1929 with the signing of the Lateran treaties. At that time the Vatican received the property, generous financial support, and all diplomatic rights of a sovereign State. Through their international diplomacy and financial power the Vatican has again gained considerable power and influence on a worldwide scope. The “deadly wound” is being healed. Before we consider the “image of the beast” and his “mark”, we must consider another “beast power” described in Revelation 13.
THE SECOND BEAST
The prophet”…saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb…” (Rev. 13:11). While the previous beast came out of the “sea” of “nations and tongues” (Rev. 17:15), this beast was “coming up out of the earth”. Instead of overthrowing other powers to establish itself, the nation represented here must arise and grow up gradually and peacefully. It could not, then, arise among the crowded and struggling nationalities of Europe. It must be sought in the western continent. Only one nation was rising into power at the time of the papacy’s loss of supremacy in 1798 – this prophecy points out directly to the United States of America!
The lamb like horns indicated youth, innocence, and gentleness, fitly representing the original character of the USA. Civil and religious liberty (the two “horns”) were the foundation of this nation. The European Christians who were persecuted by the papacy, fled by the thousand to the “New World”, America. This was the birth of the USA. But the beast with “lamb like horns” spoke like a dragon”. “And he exercises all the authority of the first beast (papacy) in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast… telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast…” (Rev. 13:11-14). The lamb-like horns and dragon voice of the symbol point to a striking contrasts between the professions and the practice of the nation this represented. The “speaking” of the nation is the action of its legislative and judicial authorities. By such action it will contradict those liberal and peaceful principles which it has put forth as the foundation of its policy. The prediction that it will speak “like a dragon” and exercise “all the authority of the first beast” plainly foretells a development of the spirit of intolerance and persecution (Rev. 12:13-17) that was manifested by the first beast (papacy). The statement that the beast with the two horns “causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast” indicates that the authority of this nation (USA) is to be exercised in enforcing obedience, which will give homage to the papacy.
Today we observe how the USA and the Vatican are working more closely together in order to make their influence more prominent.
THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST
When the early church departing from the simplicity of the gospel and accepted pagan rites and customs, she became corrupted and lost the Spirit and power of God. In order to control the consciences of the people, she sought the support of the secular power. The result was the papacy, a church that controlled the power of the state and employed it to further her own ends, especially for the punishment of heresy. In order for the United States to form an image of the beast, the religious power must so control the civil government that the authority of the state will also be employed by the church to accomplish her own ends. It was apostasy that led the early church to seek the aid of the civil government, and this prepared the way for the development of the papacy, the “beast”. Said Paul: “There” shall “come a falling away, …and that man of sin be revealed…” 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4).
In the same way will the obvious apostasy in the protestant churches of today clear the way to prepare for the image to the beast. During the past decades the ecumenical efforts of the protestant churches have increased to the extent that “unity for any price” is being biblical truth. In October 1999, by signing the “Joint Declaration” with the Vatican, the Lutheran world Federation declared the Reformation null and void. The papacy and ecumenical movement is therefore nothing else than the great spiritual apostasy prophesied by Paul in 2 Thessalonians. When the leading churches of the United States, uniting upon such points of doctrines as are held by them in common, influence the state to enforce their decrees and sustain their institutions, then Protestant America will have formed and “image” if the Roman hierarchy, and the infliction of civil penalties upon those who refuse to cooperate will be the inevitable result. The image to the beast, consequently, represents apostate Protestantism that seeks the support of the state to enforce their doctrines.
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