Interesting discussion in the comment chain! And wow, what a wonderful youtube video posted! Amazing! It seems to go really well with the stench of some previously used quotes taking up space in the quote bag! Excuse the mess while the spot is cleaned and reorganized! Reconcile them if you may!
the papacy says:
the pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God, and the vicar of God. ferraris' ecclesiastical dictionary
the vicar of the incarnate Son of God, anointed high priest, and supreme temporal ruler [the pope], sat in his tribunal, impartially to judge between nation and nation, between people and prince between sovereign and subject. henry cardinal manning "the temporal power of the vicar of Jesus Christ" 1862 pg. 46
the Bible says:
I and the father are one!... The Jews answered Him, saying, We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy, and because you, being a man, make yourself God. John 10:30,33
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. Revelation 13:6
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9
One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Ephesians 4:5
the papacy says:
all names which in the Scriptures are applied to Christ, by virtue of which it is established that he is over the church, all the same names are applied to the pope. cardinal bellarmine on the authority of councils vol 2 pg 266
the Bible says:
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1 Timothy 2:5
Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:23-24
the papacy says:
the roman pontiff judges all men, but is judged by no one. We declare, arrest, define and pronounce: To be subject to the roman pontiff is to every creature altogether necessary for salvation...that which was spoken of Christ...i have the authority of the King of kings. i am all and above all so that God himself and i, the vicar of God, have but one consistency, and i am able to do all that God can do. What therefore, can you make of me but God? pope boniface viii in his bull nuam sanctam
he can pronounce sentences and judgements in contradiction to the rights of nations, to the law of God and man... he can free himself from the commands of the apostles, he being their superior, and from the rules of the old testament... the pope has power to change times, to abrogate laws, and to dispense with all things, even the precepts of Christ. decretal de translation episcop. cap. the roman "decretalia" describing the pope
this judicial authority will even include the power to pardon sin. "catholic encyclopedia" vol 12 article "pope" page 265
the Bible says (who does the "he" in Daniel refer to, by the way? What do Daniel chapters 2, 7, and 9 talk of? How about Revelation chapters 13 and 17? Are these papacy quotes directly antithetical to Scripture? Is there a word for this characteristic?):
And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:25
And seeing their faith, He said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you. And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason,saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, except God alone? Luke 5:20-21
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Hebrews 13:8
Who would have thought that this many quotes were stuck in the little corner of the quote bag? And in such antithetical parallelism too?! Sometimes its good to recycle!
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 2 Peter 1:16
Interesting! What a cunningly devised fable!
But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. Galatians 4:4-5
A woman under the law! A woman who was a transgressor from the womb! A woman of sin! Wowza! What name does she have in roman catholicism? Star of the sea? Who else is the star of the sea? Poseidon? Who does poseidon represent? What worship is this? What are the symbols of this worship? Where are these symbols plastered?
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9
And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. Revelation 13:14
But the stone, it cries! The waters, they move! Why are they trying to misappropriate mary? What are they turning her into? Who else do they do this with? How long has this cult of deception existed? What names has it taken throughout history? What is the common worship behind all their theology? Does their theology permeate the whole world, but under different names and creeds? Who do they worship? Who do they derive their "power" from? By doing all of this, who are they trying to replace? Who is central to the Bible?
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Matthew 4:10
Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. Acts 17:29
Signs and symbols are creeping their way back in, or have they always been in the shadow of the light?
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Matthew 24:3-4
And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. Matthew 24:11
Do not be deceived. Inundate yourself with the Word. Corroborate with history if you must. Take heed of the three angel's message.
And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. Revelation 13:3,11-14
And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. Revelation 16:12-14
And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth. Revelation 18:23-24
And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. Revelation 19:20
Read the signs of the time and understand Matthew 24:36; it is not that no man will know, it is that only God will make known the time of His second Advent.
Christ will know of the period of his second advent to this world. The holy angels, who wait around the throne of Heaven to receive messages relative to the part they act in the salvation of men, will know of the time of this closing event of salvation. And so will the waiting, watching people of God understand. Men will not make known the day and hour, angels will not make it known, neither will the Son; but the Father will make it known. SEADV 19.1
Jesus Christ is God.
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. 1 Timothy 3:16
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. John 14:5-7
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. John 14:10-11
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 2 John 1:9-10
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:12-14
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16
Jesus Christ is Creator.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. John 1:1-10
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high: Hebrews 1:2-3
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: Ephesians 3:9
Jesus Christ is Salvation.
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: Colossians 1:20-22
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Romans 3:25-27
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:8-12
Very interesting discussion in the comments! Is there anything in the quote bag to add to it?
And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth. Revelation 18:23-24
pope ratzinger to the jesuits:
For this, I have invited you today to also reflect, in order to find again a sense of fuller obedience to the successor of peter, so that it does not only involve the cases of sending you on missions to far lands, but also - in the most genuine ignited spirit of 'feeling with the church and in the church' - 'to love and to serve' the vicar of Christ on earth with that 'effective and affective' devotion that must make of you the precious and irreplaceable collaborators in the service for the universal church. discorso di sua santita benedetto xvi al padri della ongregazione generale della compagnia di gesu
their directive:
I cannot too much impress upon the minds of my readers that the jesuits by their very calling, by the very essence of their institution, are bound to seek, by every means, right or wrong, the destruction of Protestantism. This is the condition of their existence, the duty they must fulfill, or cease to be jesuits. Accordingly, we find them in this evil dilemma. Either the jesuits fulfill the duties of their calling, or not. In the first instance, they must be considered as the biggest enemies of the Protestant faith; in the second, as bad and unworthy priests; and in both cases too, therefore to be equally regarded with aversion and distrust. g.b. nicolini, history of the jesuits: their origin, progress, doctrine, and design
their oath:
You have been taught to insidiously plant the seeds of jealousy and hatred between communities, provinces and states that were at peace, and incite them to deeds of blood, involving them in war with each other, and to create revolutions and civil wars in countries that were independent and prosperous, cultivating the arts and the sciences and enjoying the blessings of peace. To take sides with the combatants and to act secretly in concert with your brother jesuit, who might be engaged on the other side, but openly opposed to that with which you might be connected; only that the church might be the gainer in the end, in the conditions fixed in the treaties for peace and that the end justifies the means. ceremony of induction and extreme oath of the jesuit as seen in the library of congress catalog card number 66-43354
their tool ("learning against learning"):
Against the Bible's learning, which demonstrated how man could have eternal life simply believing in the facts of Christ's death and resurrection, would be put the learning of the gnostics. Gnosticism held out the hope that man could achieve everlasting life by doing good works himself. To put it succinctly, Bible-learning was Christ-centered; gnostic learning was man-centered. An enormous trove of gnostic learning had been brought from the eastern Mediterranean by agents of Clement VII's great-grandfather, Cosimo d'Medici. Suppressed since the Emperor Justinian had piously shut down the pagan colleges of Athens back in 529 A.D., these celebrated mystical, scientific and philosophical scrolls and manuscripts flattered humanity. They taught that human intelligence was competent to determine truth from falsehood without guidance or assistance from any god. Since, as Protagoras put it, "man is the measure of all things," man could control all the living powers of the universe. If elected and initiated into the secret knowledge, or gnosis, man could master the cabalah - the "royal science" of names, numbers, and symbols - to create his very own divinity. Cosimo had stored huge quantities of this pagan material in his library in Florence. Rulers of Evil P.23,240
their seat:
Julius Caesar was elected to the position of Pontifex Maximus in 63 B.C. He subsequently assumed the position of supreme ruler of the Roman state. Thus he had vested in him all the powers and functions of the Babylonian Pontiff, and he was the true legitimate successor to Belshazzar. Not satisfied with this, he was declared Jupiter's incarnation on 25th December 48 B.C. in the temple of Jupiter in Alexandria. Julius Caesar, by laying claim to be divine, followed the pattern of the Kings of Pergamos. The Roman Emperors that followed Julius Caesar were commonly regarded as gods. The Encyclopaedia Britannica
Pontifex Maximus! What a familiar title! The 25th of December! What a familiar date! Pergamos! Does Scripture speak of Pergamos?
And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. Revelation 2:12-14
Where is Satan's seat? Where do the remnants of babylonian priesthood find themselves? What is the title of their king? What is the meaning of the name Antipas?
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. 2 Corinthians 11:3-4
Prophetic time has been closed since 1844, ending Daniel's two thousand three hundred day (year) prophecy in Daniel chapter 8. Now, people await the culmination of the three angel's messages into the loud cry of Revelation 14.
Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10
And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Revelation 20:7-15
Revelation is written as a chiasm with the historical arm reading forwards, then the climax, then the eschatological arm reading backwards. The events here are described in reverse to maintain the chiasmic structure: as in the historic arm, first is the second death, then the judgement of God, then the destruction of Satan and his hosts. Gog and Magog is the typology of the destruction of Satan and his hosts that happens after the millennium and with fire from God out of heaven.
Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Matthew 24:26-27
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:52
The events of and following the second death happens after the events of and following the first resurrection. There is nothing secret about any of this. So then what is this last trump?
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, Revelation 14:6-9
The first angel brings the message of restoring the everlasting Gospel with the seal of God ratified by the Sabbath, the fourth commandment; Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters: His name, His title, and His jurisdiction. The second angel calls out the religious/political systems of the world rejecting these basic truths and these systems having become a part of the babylonian mindset. The third angel, which culminates the message in the time after the 2300 year prophecy of Daniel 8:14 ending in 1844 (the book of Daniel allows the person to understand where they are in the stream of time), brings the message of decision, blowing the final trump:
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. 1 Kings 18:21
These are the times before the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6
And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14:23
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Matthew 17:20
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, our faith. 1 John 5:4
On prophecy! Wonder what Scripture will be pulled out of the quote bag this time!
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1
Interesting! Test the prophets, but with what criteria does the Scripture say? What are all the requirements that a prophet must satisfy?
A true prophet's message must be in harmony with the word of God and the law of God:
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
...the law is no more; her prophets also find no vision from the Lord. Lamentations 2:9
A true prophet's predictions must come true:
When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him. Deuteronomy 18:22
A true prophet edifies God's people:
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 1 Corinthians 14:3-4
A true prophet exalts Christ as the Son of God in explaining all the Scriptures:
Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27
A true prophet speaks with authority:
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Matthew 7:29
A true prophet will bear good fruit:
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Matthew 7:20
Wow, that's a lot of criteria! But wait, here's something a little different!
A true prophet will exhibit definite physical signs when in vision:
The utterance of him who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of the Almighty, who falls down, with eyes wide open. Numbers 24:4
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me. Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, Daniel 10:8-11, 17-18
Wow, that's a tough act to follow! The prophet first falls down weak, is raised up and strengthened by God (Samson was strengthened by God, and what physical feats did he accomplish? Judges 16:3), has eyes wide open during vision, and does not breathe during vision, but can speak. One wonders if other Bible "translations" include the entirety of Daniel chapter 10, or if they tweak a word here, and add a letter there. Why would this be the case?
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:24
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:4
Let's reach into the good ol' quote bag and see what pops out!
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Romans 6:3-6
Interesting! Baptism describes God's plan of Salvation: when He died, all mankind potentially died with him, and when he Rose, all mankind potentially rose with him.
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Acts 8:37
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
And the prerequisites to Biblical Baptism are: believing in Jesus Christ with all thine heart, an admission to transgression of the law, and a repentance towards sin. One wonders at what age one can genuinely go through this process.
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13
Very interesting! The Biblical inclusivity of Baptism: salvation for all nations, kindreds, and tongues, who choose to believe, to admit, to repent, to die, and be renewed. So what is roman catholic baptism and inclusivity? Is this diametrically opposed to the Biblical inclusivity of Baptism?
the papacy says:
the roman pontiff judges all men, but is judged by no one. We declare, arrest, define and pronounce: To be subject to the roman pontiff is to every creature altogether necessary for salvation...that which was spoken of Christ...i have the authority of the King of kings. i am all and above all so that God himself and i, the vicar of God, have but one consistency, and i am able to do all that God can do. What therefore, can you make of me but God? pope boniface viii in his bull nuam sanctam
he can pronounce sentences and judgements in contradiction to the rights of nations, to the law of God and man... he can free himself from the commands of the apostles, he being their superior, and from the rules of the old testament... the pope has power to change times, to abrogate laws, and to dispense with all things, even the precepts of Christ. decretal de translation episcop. cap. the roman "decretalia" describing the pope
this judicial authority will even include the power to pardon sin. "catholic encyclopedia" vol 12 article "pope" page 265
Interesting! These quote pairings seem to be antithetical to one another! What does Scripture have to say about this?
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. Matthew 3:7-9
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high: Hebrews 1:2-3
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1 Timothy 2:5
Wonderful! On the topic of translations, let's dive into the Scripture behind the word "heresy".
A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Titus 3:10 KJV
So a heretic is someone to avoid, but what is it? In the Bible, heretick is a hapax legomenon, a word appearing only once, that itself is transliterated from the Greek.
Do other translations use this same word? Who are the ones who finance and push such translations? Who were Westcott and Hort? Is this not learning against learning? When does that term come from, where does it come from, and who employs it in full today? How is it employed and for what reasons?
Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition Titus 3:10 NKJV
A man whose opinions are not those of the church, after a first and second protest, is to be kept out of your society Titus 3:10 BBE
Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. Titus 3:10 NIV
Reject a factious man after a first and second warning Titus 3:10 NASB
If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. Titus 3:10 NLT
As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him Titus 3:10 RSV
As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him Titus 3:10 ESV
Warn anyone who tried to get believes to take sides and separate into their own little groups. Titus 3:10 NIRV
Ahh, very interesting! There seems to be a common theme in each of these texts par the KJV. Now, remember, Tyndale used the Textus Receptus. This is not a KJV vs. other version comparison, but a comparison between the Received Text versus other manuscripts.
Now, all of these "other version" manuscripts use the word divisive. One would wonder why they're all in agreement here? One would need to compare their intention to the intent of the Textus Receptus.
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Romans 16:17
This is parallel text to Titus 3:10; avoid them that teach something contrary to the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Aah, now there's some progress! Keep digging!
But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: Acts 24:14
Heresy! So Paul believed all things in the Bible, all doctrines of Jesus Christ, and the government at the time deemed this heresy.
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 Peter 2:1
There's that heresy word again! This time defined as false teachings against doctrine, particularly denying the Atonement, the ransom that God found, He as Jesus Christ.
So now there's established Biblical meaning. What about these new versions and their seeming "agreement" to use the word divisive? What about how "modern" institutions use this word heresy? Is this not diametrically opposed to the Textus Receptus? What is the intent behind all of this?
And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: Matthew 25:332
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: Luke 12:51
So there was a division among the people because of him. John 7:43
Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. John 9:16
There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. John 10:19
Biblically, historically, the actions of Jesus Christ caused and causes division. With the presentation of Truth comes the confrontation of choice:
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:4
So what do modern translations hope to achieve by changing this word "heretick" to "divisive man"? What does Titus 3:10 warn of if reading from the Textus Receptus? What does Titus 3:10 warn of if reading from any other "modern" source? Why does this matter? What is the intention? Is this intention pervasive throughout the entirety of "modern" translations? Who is central to the entire Gospel?
On the Textus Receptus, one would read the history of Josiah's reign, Hilkiah's discovery in 2 Kings 22 and 23, and the book of Ezrah, to understand the parallel between Hilkiah and Desiderius Erasmus, between the revival and the Reformation.
For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:22-24
One could spend their days in textual criticism and reading of Byzantine and Alexandria, of Codex Sinaiticus, of the fragments of papyri, of the tablets of Egyptian Sun Worship and the ilk. Another one could spend their days vindicating and reading the Bible while being led by the Holy Spirit, understanding the gift of prophecy, and receiving aid from the archeologist's spade. The two have been working in tandem for all of earth's history, as a battle that has been raging for millennia: when there is reformation, there is counter-reformation, when there is discovery, there is counter-discovery, but who or what is the real cause of this division? Who or what is the heretic? What does the study of Titus 3:10 and its translations show? Is intent in the heart of the matter?
Making a choice is given to the individual, but there are only two choices.
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 1 Thessalonians 2:13
Do you smell that? It's the stench of some previously used quotes taking up space in the bag of quotes! Excuse the mess while the spot is cleaned and reorganized!
the papacy says:
the pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God, and the vicar of God. ferraris' ecclesiastical dictionary
the vicar of the incarnate Son of God, anointed high priest, and supreme temporal ruler [the pope], sat in his tribunal, impartially to judge between nation and nation, between people and prince between sovereign and subject. henry cardinal manning "the temporal power of the vicar of Jesus Christ" 1862 pg. 46
the Bible says:
I and the father are one!... The Jews answered Him, saying, We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy, and because you, being a man, make yourself God. John 10:30,33
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. Revelation 13:6
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9
One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Ephesians 4:5
the papacy says:
all names which in the Scriptures are applied to Christ, by virtue of which it is established that he is over the church, all the same names are applied to the pope. cardinal bellarmine on the authority of councils vol 2 pg 266
the Bible says:
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1 Timothy 2:5
Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:23-24
the papacy says:
the roman pontiff judges all men, but is judged by no one. We declare, arrest, define and pronounce: To be subject to the roman pontiff is to every creature altogether necessary for salvation...that which was spoken of Christ...i have the authority of the King of kings. i am all and above all so that God himself and i, the vicar of God, have but one consistency, and i am able to do all that God can do. What therefore, can you make of me but God? pope boniface viii in his bull nuam sanctam
he can pronounce sentences and judgements in contradiction to the rights of nations, to the law of God and man... he can free himself from the commands of the apostles, he being their superior, and from the rules of the old testament... the pope has power to change times, to abrogate laws, and to dispense with all things, even the precepts of Christ. decretal de translation episcop. cap. the roman "decretalia" describing the pope
this judicial authority will even include the power to pardon sin. "catholic encyclopedia" vol 12 article "pope" page 265
the Bible says (who does the "he" in Daniel refer to, by the way? What do Daniel chapters 2, 7, and 9 talk of? How about Revelation chapters 13 and 17? Are these papacy quotes directly antithetical to Scripture? Is there a word for this characteristic?):
And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:25
And seeing their faith, He said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you. And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason,saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, except God alone? Luke 5:20-21
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Hebrews 13:8
Who would have thought that this many quotes were stuck in the little corner of the quote bag? And in such antithetical parallelism too?! Sometimes its good to recycle!
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Ooh, those are some interesting words in that last paragraph! One can wonder what Scripture says of this beast and antiChrist power, and how history matches too perfectly!
Attributes of the little horn power:
After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns. I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things. Daniel 7:7-8
The little horn power arose out of the fourth beast, and arose among the ten horns! Was this not the fourth beast as described in Daniel Chapter 2, in the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream? What else did this dream speak of? Interesting!
Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. Daniel 7:23-24
But even among the ten horns, this power arose after them; after the fourth beast, among them it appeared, after them it rose, but a different power from the rest. Shall devour the whole earth? So this must be a universal dominion with a religio-political power to be different from the rest. Who was the fourth beast? Wouldn't the time period here be after 476 A.D.? What system has universal dominion?
And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. Daniel 7:20
Ooh, it's more powerful than the others, and as a consequence of its growth, three opposing powers are gotten rid of. What historically is divided into ten? In that history, don't three nations fall after? And after the fall of those three nations, does not one rise into power with authority over the rest? Who were the alamanni, the burgundian, the franks, the lombards, the saxons, the suevi, the visigoths, the heruli, the vandals, and the ostrogoths? Was this a splitting up of power from the fourth beast? What happened to the heruli, the vandals, and the ostrogoths? In Whom did these three nations carry the faith of?
And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:25
In addition, this little horn power has eyes like a man, speaks against the most high, wears out the saints, and thinks to change times and laws. So this power exalts itself as man, blasphemes, is a persecuting power, and affronts God by not only changing the Moral Laws, but the view of time itself.
Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. Daniel 7:22
Wow, a universal religio-political power, prescribed to the whole world, existing after 476 A.D., existing still today, and existing until the time of retribution when this power will be eliminated.
Don't forget the time prophecy from Verse 25! A time, times, and half a time? Is this repeated in Revelation? Is this associated with the seemingly mortal wound? Is it not necessary to study Daniel in order to understand Revelation?
And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. Revelation 13:3-5
There's that three and a half years again! That pesky seemingly mortal wound, but after its healing the world wondered? And its power given by dragon worship? Who is the dragon? What is dragon worship? In what system did it originate in? In what system is it in today? Which universal religio-politcal power, in its signs and symbols, partakes in this worship for all the world to wonder at?
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. Revelation 13:7
After the healing, this little horn persecuting power became universal and had dominion over the world? What universal calendar is used today? What universal system of time? What universal set of moral laws? What power institutes all these things? Under what seat is this power controlled? What is the only system to fit not some, but all of the criteria?
After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, even forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise. Numbers 14:34
Hmm, so each prophetic day is one literal year, three and a half years are forty two months, that gives 1260 years! Were the ten kingdoms, the ten horns, established in 476 A.D.? What was the decree signed by Emperor Justinian? What supremacy was legally recognized? When was this signed? Was it in 538 A.D.? What happened during these 1260 years? What happened at the end of these 1260 years in 1798? What happened in France in 1798? What were the consequences? Where the two "opposing" powers truly opposed to each other? Who did France recognize in 1798? What does Scripture say about the false prophet and the image of the beast? Who or what is the image of the beast?
Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10
Oh, my apologies! It seems as if my bag of quotes has a hole in the bottom! Don't mind me as I pick them up!
pope ratzinger to the jesuits:
For this, I have invited you today to also reflect, in order to find again a sense of fuller obedience to the successor of peter, so that it does not only involve the cases of sending you on missions to far lands, but also - in the most genuine ignited spirit of 'feeling with the church and in the church' - 'to love and to serve' the vicar of Christ on earth with that 'effective and affective' devotion that must make of you the precious and irreplaceable collaborators in the service for the universal church. discorso di sua santita benedetto xvi al padri della ongregazione generale della compagnia di gesu
the jesuit directive:
I cannot too much impress upon the minds of my readers that the jesuits by their very calling, by the very essence of their institution, are bound to seek, by every means, right or wrong, the destruction of Protestantism. This is the condition of their existence, the duty they must fulfill, or cease to be jesuits. Accordingly, we find them in this evil dilemma. Either the jesuits fulfill the duties of their calling, or not. In the first instance, they must be considered as the biggest enemies of the Protestant faith; in the second, as bad and unworthy priests; and in both cases too, therefore to be equally regarded with aversion and distrust. g.b. nicolini, history of the jesuits: their origin, progress, doctrine, and design
Oh, how interesting that both of these dropped in a pair! One can only wonder how the two are related, how far back they truly go, under what names they've cloaked themselves, what pagan pantheistic deities they serve, and how they worship them. But there's so much more to pick up; this hole seems to be mighty large!
the papacy says:
the pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God, and the vicar of God. ferraris' ecclesiastical dictionary
the Bible says:
I and the father are one!... The Jews answered Him, saying, We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy, and because you, being a man, make yourself God. John 10:30,33
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. Revelation 13:6
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9
the papacy says:
all names which in the Scriptures are applied to Christ, by virtue of which it is established that he is over the church, all the same names are applied to the pope. cardinal bellarmine on the authority of councils vol 2 pg 266
the Bible says:
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1 Timothy 2:5
Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:23-24
the papacy says:
the roman pontiff judges all men, but is judged by no one. We declare, arrest, define and pronounce: To be subject to the roman pontiff is to every creature altogether necessary for salvation...that which was spoken of Christ...i have the authority of the King of kings. i am all and above all so that God himself and i, the vicar of God, have but one consistency, and i am able to do all that God can do. What therefore, can you make of me but God? pope boniface viii in his bull nuam sanctam
the Bible says (who does the "he" in Daniel refer to, by the way? What do Daniel chapters 2, 7, and 9 talk of? How about Revelation chapters 13 and 17? Are these papacy quotes directly antithetical to Scripture? Is there a word for this characteristic?):
And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:25
To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Hebrews 13:8
Phew, a few spilled out, but man, there were so many others left in the bag! Good thing the hole wasn't too large, or we'd be here for far too long, maybe even longer than roma, the unchanging empire of old!
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Ooh, ooh! To your first commentary, the article mentions Jerusalem, Armageddon, and Gog/Magog, but what does the Scripture actually say? What is the context and meaning? But first, a quick quote to get anyone digging on your second commentary on dispensationalism (and tools like it):
The thirteenth, and finally, that we may be altogether of the same mind and in conformity with the Church herself, if she shall have defined anything to be black which to our eyes appears to be white, we ought in like manner to pronounce it to be white. [Autograph, The thirteenth: that we may in all things attain the truth (that we may not err in anything), we ought ever to hold it (as a fixed principle), that what I see white, I believe to be black, if the Hierarchical Church so define it (to be);] https://archive.org/details/a588350800loyouoft/page/n229/mode/2up
Who wrote this? What group did he belong to? What are the rules for? How many are they and what do they say? What is "learning against learning"? Who coined that term? What group does he belong to?
Back to the first commentary!
First on earthly Jerusalem (and Judaism) destroyed in its entirety by Babylon:
As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace-- but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment again you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God's coming to you. Luke 19:41-44
This has already happened. This is a typology, and this is the type. Names were meant to have meaning, but modern naming is only that - a name.
So where or what is Jerusalem now?
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:2
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. Revelation 3:12
Before the second coming of Christ, New Jerusalem, the Church of God where we are the 'living stones' rebuilding "on another", the Kingdom of those who seek God and seek salvation through the blood of the Lamb Jesus Christ, is seen in heaven by John. With the second coming of Jesus Christ, with the glory of God from the east [Matthew 25:31], He brings the 'living stones' of new Jerusalem with Him, and after the millennia establishes His Kingdom on earth.
Why does He specifically come from the east, by the way? That's a whole other topic of great significance, but let's try to be brief! Wow, there's just so much!
Secondly on the typology of Armageddon:
Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. Revelation 16:16
The greek word for "place" used is "topos" which can also mean "a state of mind". We can see the actual battle, the type, in the valley of Har Megiddo, as a battle of decision, if we consider what Elijah said on mount Carmel:
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. 1 Kings 18:21
The valley of Armageddon is a type of Jehoshaphat (hebrew meaning God has judged), and a type of Jerusalem:
I will gather all nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehosphaphat... Joel 3:2
Here is where God intervened and fought for His people.
I will gather all the nations to Jerusalem to fight against it... Zechariah 14:2
Here is where God intervenes (again) and fights for His people. The decision to be made, this is the antitype, and this time again the battle is for your mind. But this time, He destroys the followers of Baal with the brightness of His second coming as Christ (2 Thessalonians 2:8).
Lastly on Gog and Magog:
And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog, and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Revelation 20:7-15
Revelation is written as a chiasm with the historical arm reading forwards, then the climax, then the eschatological arm reading backwards. The events here are described in reverse to maintain the chiasmic structure: as in the historic arm, first is the second resurrection, then the judgement of God, then the destruction of Satan and his hosts. Gog and Magog is the typology of the destruction of Satan and his hosts that happens after the millennium and with fire from God out of heaven.
And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:20-21
But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. 2 Corinthians 3:14
I apologize for not giving a response in full, but I just wanted to touch on the NIV, NLT, and ESV bibles that were quoted, and compare with the KJV as example.
Every translation needs to be looked at and compared with one another, like the greatest and most rewarding fitting together of pieces that one could ever hope to complete.
There are many verses omitted from the NIV, NLT, and ESV that are in the KJV, for example, but let's take these three changed verses from Timothy as example:
KJV:
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. 1 Timothy 2:7
The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:22
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. 1 Timothy 3:16
ESV, NIV, NLT
For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. 1 Timothy 2:7
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. 2 Timothy 4:22
Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16
This relates to the second half of your comment. What word do you notice that is missing or changed when comparing these three verses? What is the significance of this? Why are they trying to remove Jesus Christ from the Bible?
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high: Hebrews 1:2-3
What a powerful verse; in one message, Jesus Christ is Creator, Jesus Christ is God, and Jesus Christ is Salvation.
Let's add the most important part that the video seemed to miss, then in a second comment clarify the synagogue of Satan a bit!
May the bones of the hands and the bones of the fingers decay and decompose, of him who turns the pages of the book of Daniel, to find out the time of Daniel 9:24-27, and may his memory rot from off the face of the earth forever talmudic law, pg 978, section 2, line 28
Pretty intense curse to wish on someone for reading the Bible. Who are the enemies here? What was the talmud trying to hide? What did Daniel say in these verses?
Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. Daniel 9:24
Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. Daniel 9:25
And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. Daniel 9:26
Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. Daniel 9:27
This is a seventy-week prophecy telling exactly when the Messiah comes, exactly what the Messiah will do, and exactly who the Messiah is. Wonder why they'd try to hide that huh? What comes to an end for those who read what this talmudic rabbinical curse was trying to cover in darkness? Is it Judaism?
I have appointed thee each day for a year. Ezekiel 4:6
After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, Numbers 14:34
Artexerxes, king of Persia, issues the decree to restore and build Jerusalem (Ezra 7:12-13) in 457 BC. "Unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks" after brings us to AD 27, the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar and the anointing of Jesus in baptism (Luke 3:1,21). For the last week of the Ministry of Jesus, the last seven years, Jesus was active for three and a half years (half of seven) until 31 AD; He took all of our sin upon Himself and ended ceremonial law, the sacrificial system, with His sacrifice (John 1:29). To end the last half of the seventieth week, to end the seventy week prophecy in 34 AD, the Gospel was given to the Gentiles (Acts 10) after the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7). There is only one Biblical Messiah.
Let's clear some things up here with quotes, and get the mind racing with some questions!
"'Allah' is a pre-Islamic name...corresponding to the Babylonian Bel according to the Encyclopedia of Religion" ...Allah. He was the moon god, who married the sun goddess. "Together they produced three goddesses who were called 'the daughters of Allah.' These three goddesses were called Al-Lat, Al-Uzza, and Manat." Islam Unveiled: The True Desert Storm pg 36, 48-49 Robert A. Morey
In Tyre, Baal was the sun, and Ashtaroth, the moon. Baal-peor, the lord of priapism, was the sun represented as the generative principle of nature, and identical with the phallus of other religions. Encyclopedia of Freemasonry pg 144
Nothing more than satanic pagan moon/sun worship under a different name. What symbols do the islamic religion use? Who are isis and osiris? What do they represent? What is the catholic host shaped as? What is the receptacle shaped as? What is the meaning of inserting the "sun" into the "moon"?
Mary is mentioned in the video, and is also mentioned as the "star of the sea" in catholicism too. Who else is called the star of the sea? Poseidon? Who is poseidon another form of? Is Mary retooled by these "people" and turned into isis?
There will come a day, when the heart of islam - already attuned to the figures of Christ and of Christ's mother, Mary -- will receive the illumation it needs ... a second fatima ... in which they will recognize [the pope] as God's vicar on earth ... Then with fellow travelers like the Church of England, the Episcopal Church, and others of like mind, the pope could be worshiped as the infallible holy father by over one-half of the world's population. The Prophetic Observer, 1995, pg1, as stated by Malachi Martin
Which group did Malachi Martin belong to? Privately? Publicly? Why specifically use the word "illumination"? Who is the "luminous one"? Islam refers to the "immaculate conception and virgin birth" of Mary. What other religion(s) do exactly the same?
The Qur'-aan says:
But they killed him not, nor crucified him, but it was made to appear to them...for a surety they killed him not Ayah an-Nisa` (Women) 4:157
What other religion(s) deny the sacrifice of Christ? What is the catholic mass actually doing? What is their actual view on the eucharist? Is there any basis in scripture for transubstantiation? For consubstantiation?
Either the Bible is chosen, or it isn't. There is no compromise:
Jesus Christ is Salvation.
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: Colossians 1:20-22
His death as the fulfilment of justice, faith of Jesus as the fulfilment of grace, and only through that can there be atonement.
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Romans 3:25-27
Propitiation means the turning away of wrath by an offering; satisfying the wrath of God by the atoning sacrifice of Christ. The wrath is what His justice demands, the death of the transgressor, the death of the offending party. In atonement, justice and grace could not co-exist before, but at the cross they marry each other. Without this, without faith, as inheritors of the fallen nature of Adam, we are all dead in transgression.
Jesus Christ is God.
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. 1 Timothy 3:16
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. John 14:5-7
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. John 14:10-11
Jesus Christ is Creator.
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high: Hebrews 1:2-3
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: Ephesians 3:9
This is what the core of the great awakening is about. Arming yourself with the armor of God is to be armed with the spear of His Word, the shield of His Faith; you do battle with your tongue, and His word will cut like a double-edged sword, splitting the darkness in this world in twain for all to be exposed.
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:8-12
I like the username! Maybe pulling from my bag of quotes can "get the noggin joggin" for anyone reading!
You have been taught to insidiously plant the seeds of jealousy and hatred between communities, provinces and states that were at peace, and incite them to deeds of blood, involving them in war with each other, and to create revolutions and civil wars in countries that were independent and prosperous, cultivating the arts and the sciences and enjoying the blessings of peace. To take sides with the combatants and to act secretly in concert with your brother [insert group name here], who might be engaged on the other side, but openly opposed to that with which you might be connected; only that the church might be the gainer in the end, in the conditions fixed in the treaties for peace and that the end justifies the means. ceremony of induction and extreme oath of the [group] as seen in the library of congress catalog card number 66-43354
I wonder what group this oath of obedience may be referring to? Why the word obedience specifically? And the church that it serves?
if a [group] writes a book it is in essence the [group] General who sanctions it in view of the oath of obedience. pg 490 of the book The [group] by Malachi Martin
Who did the first translation of Sun Tzu's The Art of War in 1772? Did he belong to this same group? Did something seemingly happen to this group shortly after? What about the church they serve?
And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. Revelation 13:3
Let's take a look at some quotes from The Art of War and see if it relates to this oath of obedience. Did the events told surrounding sun tzu and the kingdom of wu really happen?
I. Laying Plans: 18. All warfare is based on deception. 26. Now the general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple were the battle is fought
IV. Tactical Dispositions 12. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage.
V. Energy 1. The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.
VI. Weak Points and Strong Points 1. Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; 9. O divine art of subtlety and secrecy! Through you we learn to be invisible, through you inaudible; and hence we can hold the enemy's fate in our hands.
XI. The Nine Situations 35. It is the business of the general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; 36. He must be able to mystify his officers and men by false reports and appearances, and thus keep them in total ignorance.
Which group and church also do this, and have been doing this for over a millennium? Does it span back millennia? How may they employ such tactics of deceit? Who are they deceiving? Why are they deceiving?
This is a group that stands diametrically opposed to God.
I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the Lord speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. Isaiah 45:19
Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord God, and his Spirit, hath sent me. Isaiah 48:16
For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. Mark 4:22
For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. Luke 8:17
For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world. John 7:4
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. John 18:20
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Ephesians 5:8-14
Absolutely true in everything you said. What an important username you chose my fren. If you don't mind, i'd like to piggy-back off your post for anyone else reading this to see.
The pine cone staff in the middle left is specifically the staff of Osiris. What type of worship is he involved in? Who does he and Isis represent? What other symbols of theirs exist and where?
I don't hope to make you and others feel even more revolted, but do also notice the bent cross that comes out of the pine cone.
Can anyone take a guess as to what angle the arms of Jesus makes with the cross? Is it a sexagesimal triangle? How many degrees is each angle? Who else uses this triangle in what type of worship?
All these signs and symbols you see in the hindu religion, in buddhism, in shintoism, in greek pantheism, in ancient mexican religions, and on, and on, and on. This is the type of stuff Q was talking about with "the truth that would put 99% in the hospital". Why? Because 99% of the population all worship at the same feet.
And he brought me into the inner court of the Lord's house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the Lord, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the Lord, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east. Ezekiel 8:16
This isn't to generalize 99% of the population, but only the word of God can discern their thoughts and the intent of their hearts.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts
and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
Wonderful image! On your last post I was going to share some quotes in regards to the bottom left pictures, but i'll do it here!
Do also note that the pinecone and grapes are used in conjunction for ancient pagan worship/sex worship as well (what does a pinecone also look like?).
And don't forget about https://qposts.online/post/197 - "Ancient Egyptians considered gold “the skin of the gods” -- specifically the sun god Ra -- and often used it to craft objects of spiritual significance. Why is this relevant? Q" All the signs and symbols come from the same beginnings. What else did they use to "craft objects of spiritual significance"? What does the papal mitre look like?
Let me reach into my bag of quotes and see what it grabs!
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Matthew 24:3-4
The Bible says:
I and the father are one!... The Jews answered Him, saying, We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy, and because you, being a man, make yourself God. John 10:30,33
The papacy says:
the vicar of the incarnate Son of God, anointed high priest, and supreme temporal ruler [the pope], sat in his tribunal, impartially to judge between nation and nation, between people and prince between sovereign and subject. henry cardinal manning "the temporal power of the vicar of Jesus Christ" 1862 pg. 46
The Bible says:
And seeing their faith, He said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you. And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason,saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, except God alone? Luke 5:20-21
The papacy says:
we define that the holy apostolic see and the roman pontiff holds the primacy over the whole world. the most holy councils volume 13 column 1167
this judicial authority will even include the power to pardon sin. "catholic encyclopedia" vol 12 article "pope" page 265,
The Bible says (who is "he" in the context of Daniel here?):
And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:25
The papacy says (also, what calendar does the world use? interesting):
he can pronounce sentences and judgements in contradiction to the rights of nations, to the law of God and man... he can free himself from the commands of the apostles, he being their superior, and from the rules of the old testament... the pope has power to change times, to abrogate laws, and to dispense with all things, even the precepts of Christ. decretal de translation episcop. cap. the roman "decretalia" describing the pope
we observe sunday instead of Saturday because the catholic church transferred the solemnity from Saturday to sunday. the convert's chatechism of catholic doctrine 1957 page 50
if protestants would follow the Bible, they should worship God on the sabbath day. in keeping the sunday they are following a law of the catholic church. albert smith chancellor of the archdiocese of baltimore in a february 10 1920 letter
sunday is our mark of authority...the church is above the Bible, and this transference of sabbath observance is proof of that fact. catholic record september 1 1923
Wow, my hand really grabbed a lot of quotes! In such a neat order too! Also interesting how the last quote decidedly used the word "mark".
Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Psalm 51:5
Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb. Isaiah 48:8
Adam and Eve had a fallen nature when their children were born thus their children have a fallen nature; they were dead in transgression and needed a savior.
Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:14
For the the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
My fren we all do not come out of babylon nor are we all in babylon; that is not where our sinful disposition comes from or resides in if that's what you were insinuating.
Let's look at the three angel's message now:
And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. Revelation 14:8
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. Revelation 18:1-2
And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. Revelation 14:9-11
Babylon is the system selling wine full of fornication - apostacy leading those to satanic worship whether they know it or not. The people in babylon are the people drinking its wine.
Remember that wine is doctrine:
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:4-5
Babylon is a typology that represents apostates against God, as the physical babylon has already been destroyed to never be rebuilt.
Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed. We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies. Jeremiah 51:8-9
The message of the second angel strengthens the first message and adds depth to the extent of the rot of corruption, revealing the corruptions that have entered the churches between the first and second angel. These two messages join together in the third angel's message as a loud cry to separate the people from this rotted church.
The babylonian system has permeated the entire world, and that is what you may be referring to, but it will die by fire (notice, not stoning, but fire - who was punished by fire? the prostitute - the idolatrous - as the woman is the church):
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Ephesians 5:23
And the drinkers of her wine (false doctrine) will sorrow for loss, a sinful sorrow leading to their death, and not repentance.
Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her. And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning, Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. Revelation 18:8-10
I hope I understood you correctly and responded properly.
Let me also share some scripture regarding the "sealed" verse you quoted.
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. Revelation 14:12
And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the Lord your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul. Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them; Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. Deuteronomy 11:13,16,18
"Here is the patience of the saints". We are to think and act accordingly with the commandments and the faith of, notice of and not in, Jesus, in our minds and our actions. Having faith in Jesus reads as if the self has faith, but having the faith of Jesus is to have His faith - the faith that He, as "God was manifest in the flesh" (1 Timothy 3:16), had as the Son.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
Wow, what a powerful message!
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Matthew 24:3-4
Oh no, I must have spilled my bag of quotes and some scripture popped out. Excuse me while I pick them up!
Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. Acts 28:28
Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. Galatians 3:16
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galations 3:29
For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. Romans 2:28-29
What a poetic first sentence and wonderful answer. We are the "living stones" in the typology of Jerusalem. How beautiful and accurate. I hope you don't mind me using that in the future.
u/RandomNumber gave a wonderful response: new Jerusalem is not a physical place on earth; it is made up of those in the church of God; those who seek God and seek salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
To your question, all I can add is some new scripture specifically on where it is now and how it will manifest in the future.
Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle. And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south. Zechariah 14:3-4
Here we have a typology of the second coming of Christ. We are given a view of the new Jerusalem that Jesus Christ brings a millennia after His second coming, and His Kingdom will sit in this "very great valley" that He creates.
Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Matthew 24:26-27
Here it is established, and you can find parallels of this, that Jesus comes from the east. In parallel with Zechariah 14:3-4, He is bringing new Jerusalem - His people - with Him, and placing His people in His Kingdom in a "very great valley".
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:2
Before the second coming of Christ, New Jerusalem, the city of the church of God, the Kingdom of those who seek God and seek salvation through the blood of the Lamb, is seen in heaven by John. With the second coming of Christ from the east, and after the millennia, He brings new Jerusalem with Him and establishes His Kingdom on earth.
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. Revelation 3:12
I hope I was able to add something to his response!
pope ratzinger to the jesuits:
their directive:
their oath:
their tool ("learning against learning"):
their seat:
Pontifex Maximus! What a familiar title! The 25th of December! What a familiar date! Pergamos! So just how far back does this go? Years? Decades? Centuries? Millennia? Does Scripture speak of Pergamos?
Where is Satan's seat? Where do the remnants of babylonian priesthood find themselves? What is the title of their king? What is the meaning of the name Antipas?
Prophetic time has been closed since 1844, ending Daniel's two thousand three hundred day (year) prophecy in Daniel chapter 8. The Heavenly Sanctuary has been cleansed. Now, people await the culmination of the three angel's messages into the loud cry of Revelation 14, into the fourth angel's message of separation. People await the second Advent of Jesus Christ, the reign with Him in heaven for one thousand years while the earth is left desolate, before the rejuvenation of the earth and the establishment of His Kingdom on earth.