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IT\u2019S IMAGE, MARK & NUMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBehold I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens, I will come into him and dine with him\u2026..\u201d<\/p>\n

INTRODUCTION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Who is this beast mentioned in the book of revelation? Can we know it by Bible studying? can we know its image, mark, and even its number?<\/p>\n

Even though many have come with self-explanations about the beast basing on imaginations, God in His word shows how impossible it is to find the truth outside the Bible. So, if you are one of those who believe in what the Bible says, and who want to know the beast and its details, then thank God, for he has sent his messenger, Jesus Christ, who did sent his servants, the prophets and the apostles to give us understanding. What you will read in this message is that understanding. It is true, certain and proven.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS A BEAST<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

First of all, know and understand that the word of God is \u201c\u2026\u2026\u2026a lamb to your feet and a light to your path \u2013 Ps 119:105\u201d. God\u2019s messenger who will reveal to us this truth also says, \u201c I am the light of the world. He who follows me will never stumble, for he sees the light of life \u2013 John 8:12\u201d. Yes, Christ is light and His voice is the scriptures of the Bible. This is why David calls them \u201c a lamb and a light\u201d (in other words, they make one to understand everything concerning this life).<\/p>\n

So let’s not waste time looking for explanation from elsewhere. Let’s listen to Jesus, \u201cThe lion of Judah \u2013 See Rev 5:4-5 Tune in please\u201d<\/p>\n

In the days of the Babylonian empire which ruled in BCS, A King of that empire by the name Nebuchadnezzar was trying to contemplate, wondering what will happen and become of his empire after his departure \u2013 See Dan 2:29. It\u2019s hereby, that the God of heaven through a dream, made him understand all the Kingdoms that will rule the world from his time to the end, when God will set his everlasting Kingdom \u2013 Dan 2:29-30. (for details on this, ask for our massage, \u201cTHE HISTORY OF THE WORLD)<\/p>\n

Following God\u2019s revelation to Nebuchadnezzar, it is clear that there will be five Kingdoms from his time to the end; i.e. The head of Gold \u2013 Babylonian Empire (Dan 2:32, 36 – 38); Breasts and arms of silver \u2013 Medo \u2013Persian Empire (Dan 2:32, 39: 8:20, 5:31); Belly and thighs of Bronze \u2013 Greco \u2013 Macedonian Empire (Dan 2:32, 39, 8:21); Legs of Iron and Feet of partly iron and clay \u2013 Roman Empire (Dan 2:32, 40-41) ; The Stone \u2013 Kingdom of God (Dan 2:34, 44 – 45).<\/p>\n

These are world\u2013ruling Kingdoms from the times of Babylon to the future end. If there are any other smaller Kingdoms, they are players within this setup, either subsets or aligns.<\/p>\n

I know most of you are right now wondering why we are talking about these empires, and what connection they may have with our beast-topic.<\/p>\n

A BEAST IS A KING (KINGDOM)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

While the Babylonian empire was still ruling, a certain Jewish captive by the name Daniel had a dream. In his dream, he saw four great beasts coming out of the sea, one after the other\u00a0 – See Dan 7:3. The first one \u2013 like a lion (Dan 7:4); second one\u00a0 – like a bear (Dan 7:5); third like a leopard with four heads (Dan 7:6); fourth one \u2013 with ten horns on his head (Dan 7:7). What exactly are these four beasts? God told Daniel, which is also the answer to our question; \u201cthese four great beasts are four Kingdoms which will arise on the earth \u2013 Dan 7:17\u201d.<\/p>\n

Attention please. As you read this message, make sure you have your Bible handy, for we don\u2019t want to hear somebody saying, \u201cI heard some preachers saying\u2026\u2026., because you will be lying. Here, it\u2019s Christ (not us) who is giving us the revelation concerning the beast at question.<\/p>\n

This is why we are taking you step by step, following the Bible so that the message may be proven to be from Christ and not from us. It is also, so that, if anyone brings a different revelation purported to be from God, he\/she may be known to be a liar because God\u2019s position is one \u2013 he doesn\u2019t have differing explanation on things.<\/p>\n

So, God has told us that a beast is a king or Kingdom. Since these beasts are Kings and in Nebuchadnezzar\u2019s dream, we have seen all the Kingdoms that will reign on earth, then it is an acceptable truth that these four Kingdoms (beasts), are among the five in the dream of Dan.2.Since the fifth kingdom is God\u2019s from heaven, and these four are arising from the earth, then they must be the same first we saw in the dream (compare Dan 7:3-7 & Dan 2:32 -33; 36-41). There are those who think we follow history to establish the truth about this Kingdoms. But its more than that. We more or so follow the Bible. Listen please.<\/p>\n

God told Nebuchadnezzar (Babylonian Empire) that he is the head of Gold in that dream \u2013 Dan 2:38. This is Bible speaking, not a history book. After him will arise another Kingdom. If you read Dan 5:30-31, after the fall of Babylon, the Medo-Persian empire followed under the ruler ship of Darius. It is the same empire depicted as a ram with two horns \u2013 Dan 8:20.<\/p>\n

After the Medo \u2013 Persian empire, there came the Greco \u2013 Macedonia empire (under Alexander the great), which is also shown as a he\u2013goat- Dan 8;21, who overthrew the ram (Medes & Persians). After this, there arose the fourth one,which is the Roman empire (Compare Dan 8:23 -24, and Dan 7:7-8,24-25). This,i am writing to you so that you don\u2019t think us to be those who guess at Bible prophecies, building their arguments on history alone. we are preaching to you, a massage from your creator according to His word, the Bible.<\/p>\n

But remember, it is only for those who are given to understand \u2013 see 1C or 2:6-7; Matt 13:11, Dan 12: 10; Luke 1:22.<\/p>\n

THE BEAST OF REVELATION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Now, we know that a beast is a King (a King or a Kingdom). We also know all the Kingdoms that will rule this earth from the Babylonian\u00a0 to the coming Kingdom of God. So, among these four great beasts, which one is the beast being mentioned in the book of Rev 13:1\u2026? Lets go back to Christ for an answer because He alone knows – Rev 5:3 -5.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I saw a beast coming out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns ——. And that beast was like a leopard, its legs like bear\u2019s, its mouth like lion\u2019s———and to it, the dragon gave its power, its throne, and authority —— Rev 13:1-2\u201d. Which among the four we have seen, resembles this beast? If it doesn\u2019t resemble any of the four, and as we saw, they are the only kingdoms to rise till the end, then which one is this and from where does it come?<\/p>\n

Let the scriptures elaborate and reveal this secret to us please. In Dan 2, we saw the five Kingdoms. In Dan 7 we saw four Kingdoms named beasts. The first was like a lion, the second was like a bear, third like a leopard and with four heads; the fourth had ten horns on his head. If you are reading keenly, you will realize that, this beast of Rev 13, is a combination of these four beasts of Dan 7:1:2,i.e, a lion, bear, leopard, ten horned head. What does it mean?<\/p>\n

THE BEAST \u2013 THE COMBINED WORLDLY-RULING KINGDOMS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

All these first four ruling empires are worldly-oriented kingdoms which are ruled under the influence of Satan the devil\u2013 see Rev.13:2,compare with Rev.12:9;Job.9:24;1John.5:19;Eph.2:2. It means that the foundation of these four Kingdoms (beasts) which form the progressive ruling Kingdoms (beast mentioned in Rev 13) is based on Satan himself, for we saw him, \u201c \u2026\u2026giving his power and, throne and authority to the beast (this system)- Rev 13:2. what do we say then?<\/p>\n

In Rev 13, John was shown the four progressive world \u2013 ruling empires, all under Satan the devil (for details, request for our message, \u201cwho is Satan). It\u2019s why they are combined into one beast (one Kingdom). lets understand more plainly please.<\/p>\n

The beast of Rev 13 has seven heads\u00a0 and ten horns \u2013 Rev 13:1, If you combine the four beasts of Dan 7, you will get a total of seven heads and\u00a0 ten horns. The first like lion \u2013 one head; the second like a bear \u2013 one head; the third like a leopard \u2013 with four heads \u2013 ; the fifth-one head on which is ten horns \u2013 Dan 7:4-8.<\/p>\n

Combined, they sum up to seven heads and ten horns. It’s features also are a combination of the features of the four beasts of Dan 7. The first like lion \u2013 Beast of Rev 13 has a head like lion; second like a bear \u2013 beast\u2019s legs like bear’s; third like leopard \u2013 beast body like leopard, ; fourth has ten horns\u00a0 – beast has ten horns. This is to say that God showed John the same Kingdoms he had earlier-on showed Daniel, but this time he combined them into one worldly system, since it is a Satan \u2013 driven civilization (the present age).<\/p>\n

Even then, we need to understand something here please. when John was being shown this vision about the Kingdoms, six of the seven heads (kingdoms) had passed, for John lived in the days of the fourth empire (one with ten horns on its head) \u2013 the Roman empire. Based on this explanation, the beast of Rev 13 is the progressive world \u2013 ruling empires whose civilization is one and the same thing \u2013 the present world (see Eph 2:2;). \u201cI saw, and one of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but the wound healed and the whole earth followed the beast with wonder \u2013 Rev 13:13. John lived during the reign of the\u00a0 Roman empire which is the fourth beast of Dan 7:7, and it is the seventh head with ten horns of Rev 13, since the first six heads had passed by the time John was seeing this vision, then the head which he sees having a mortal wound is non-else other than the Roman empire (seventh head). Even then, the mortal wound (falling of Roman Empire) never occurred during John\u2019s time, for he died before it happened.<\/p>\n

When did the Roman empire fall (receive the mortal wound)? Based on history, we know that the Roman empire ruled from 31 B.C to 476 A.D. what happened in A.D 476? People who are not of Roman origin invaded Rome and killed the Emperor (Romulus Augustolos), and vandalized the city of Rome. This is how the empire fell, thus receiving the mortal wound.<\/p>\n

THE TEN HORNS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Going back to Nebuchadnezzar\u2019s dream, the legs of that statue were of Iron \u2013 Roman Empire which in Dan 7:7 is seen having ten horns on his head. We saw in Dan 7:8, another little horn rising among the ten. What is this little horn? What is a horn in prophecy?<\/p>\n

\u201cAs for the ten horns, out of this Kingdom shall arise ten kings, and another shall rise after them, he shall be different from the former ones, and shall put down the first three ones \u2013 Dan 7:24.<\/p>\n

THE TEN KINGS (HORNS),AND ANOTHER ONE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

During the reign of the head which received a mortal wound, one of its ruler named Constantine converted to Catholicism and made that faith an official accepted religion of the whole Roman Empire. This is when the head of Catholic Church began to rise to power and attained the name, \u201cPONTIFF\u201d, a name which used to be for the emperors alone. Around that time, a rebellion arose in North Africa which was part of the Roman Empire. A people by the name of Vandals in this region revolted and invaded the capital city of Rome in 429 A.D.They pronounced themselves an independent Kingdom and invaded Rome, vandalizing the city.<\/p>\n

Daniel\u2019s saying of, \u201c the first three horns fell by this little horn proves that these ten horns did not rise at the same time -see Dan 7:8. After invading Rome and pronouncing themselves an independent state, they became the first horn among the ten to rise, being also the blow which began to infect the mortal wound. The Roman Empire began to fall. These vandals reigned between 429-548 A.D. in northern Africa. In 476 A.D, there arose another small kingdom (revolting against Emperor) in Italy by the name Herulis<\/strong> led by Odoecer<\/strong>, who killed the last Roman Emperor (Romulud Augustus) and so, the seventh and the last head of the beast of revelation fully received the mortal wound and ceased.<\/p>\n

Around this time ,the Church of Rome under the Pope had risen to great power. This church is the little horn which was different from the ten. Being angered by these two states which arose separating from the main empire, and who were not of Roman origin, and seeing some danger in the Church\u2019s faith being interfered with, the Pope appealed to the emperor of the Eastern, based on Constantinople to help him remove these invaders (the herulis and vandals). The Herulis are the second of the ten horns to rise, further felling the Roman Empire. In the year 488 A.D King Sino of conslantinopole combined his forces with another group that had risen in Eastern Roman Empire, which also broke from the main Roman Empire. The group\u2019s King was theondoric<\/strong>. This formed the third smaller Kingdom (horn) to rise after the collapse of the main empire.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0 493 A.D, the Ostrogoths (Eastern group<\/strong>) went west and at the behased of the Pope, they killed Odoecer, King of herulis and removed the group, putting the region under their control. so, one horn of the first three was uprooted. On the Eastern block, Emperor Justian aspired to restore the original Roman Empire through the support of the Pope. So, he sent his troops to North Africa and removed the vandals. On his way home, he passed through Italy and removed the ostrogoths after a long fight. So the first three horns i.e. Vandals, Heruli and Ostrogoths were uprooted by the little horn (Bishop of Rome) using this King.<\/p>\n

MORTAL WOUND HEALS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember, God had said that out of this Kingdom, ten smaller Kingdoms shall rise\u00a0 – Dan 7:24-5.It wouldn\u2019t have been possible for the smaller ones to rise while the main one (head) was still standing. In Rev 13, John is shown this main Kingdom receiving a mortal wound. It\u2019s after falling that the ten began to rise. After Justinian crashed these three rebelling groups (uprooted the first 3 horns), he united the entire region under himself. He also gave the Pope to rule over all the governors on the west. In 554 A.|D|, Justinian was sworn-in by the Pope as the new emperor of the restored region, calling it the , \u201cResurrected Roman empire<\/strong>\u201d. Through this revival, the mortal wound was healed and Justinian became the forth horn of the ten. God had said that, after the wound is healed, the beast through these revivals (horns) will continue for forty two months\u00a0\u00a0 Rev 13:5.<\/p>\n

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FORTY TWO MONTHS PERIOD<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember, in Nebuchadnezzar\u2019s dream, we saw only five Kingdoms successively ruling on earth until the end. We saw the forth receiving a mortal wound which later on healed and the kingdom continued through resurrections of smaller kingdoms (10 horns). We also saw how another smaller horn (the church) rose and helped to uproot the first three horns \u2013 Dan 7:8. Emperor Justinian (the forth horn, of the ten) <\/strong>who was sworn in\u00a0 by the Pope in 554 A.D\u00a0 and proclaimed his emperor be the revived Roman empire marked the full healing of the mortal wound, and the beginning of the forty two months in which the beast will continue to rule through these ten horns. Where will it end up?<\/p>\n

In 800 A.D Charlemagne the great <\/strong>rose to power after Justinian and was also sworn in by the Pope as the next emperor. He was the fifth horn (fifth revival of Roman empero<\/strong>r). In 962 A.D, the sixth horn rose to power under the ruler ship of von Bismarck <\/strong>who was also sworn in by the pope (for details read an historical book, (\u201cTHE EUROPEAN HISTORY & THE CHURCH\u201d).\u00a0 After him there arose yet another Kingdom in 1530 headed by King<\/strong> Charles <\/strong>V. His, marked the seventh horn<\/strong>, also sworn by the Pope. The eighth horn <\/strong>arose in 1804, under the great French emperor namely Napoleon Bornapert<\/strong>, who was sworn in by the Pope and continued till 1814, after which he was overthrown by British.<\/p>\n

If you count from the time of Justinian (the fourth horn) in 554 A.D to 1814 A.D, when Napoleon fell under British, you will get 1,260 years period. In prophecy, one day is same as one year \u2013 Ezek 4:6, Numbers 14:34.<\/p>\n

Based on calculation, 42 months is equivalent to 1260 days, so, after the healing of the mortal wound in 554 A.D, the beast (Roman Empire), through these small revivals (horns) continued for 42 months \u2013 1260, ending with Napoleon in 1814 \u2013 the eighth horn of the ten. In 1870, Hitler of German combined forces with Mussolini of Italy, <\/strong>trying to revive the empire at their time, they conquered most regions of the former empire and continued until 1945, when they were overpowered by allied forces, their empire formed the ninth horn (9th<\/sup> resurrection<\/strong>). There remains one more revival to fulfill the ten horns of Dan 7:8,24. Since God cannot lie, this tenth horn must rise to power. Since 1945, we have never seen any revival of Roman Empire and so, this tenth horn has not risen up to now. This brings us to another beast. Which?<\/p>\n

THE BEAST OF REV. 17<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026\u2026..I saw a woman sited on a scarlet beast\u2026\u2026\u2026.. which\u00a0 had seven heads and ten horns \u2013 Rev 17:3\u201d. Who is this beast carrying a woman? Could it be the same beast\u00a0 of Rev 13? Since there are only five Kingdoms to rise, and the fifth is the Kingdom of God (the stone), which of the four is the beast carrying a woman? When Daniel was shown these four beasts, he was told; \u201c\u2026.seal up the vision, for it is for many days to come \u2013 Dan 8:26\u201d. What Daniel was told to seal is what John was told to open, for God told him, \u201c\u2026.do not seal the words of this prophecy, because its time has come \u2013 Rev 22:10. The end time which Daniel was shown is the one that has come to John\u2019s days up to now.<\/p>\n

So, John is not being shown things different from those of Daniel. Daniel lived during the reign of the first two beasts -Babylonia and Medo \u2013 Persian empires.<\/p>\n

As for John, he lived during the days of the fourth beast (roman Empire) which is also the seventh head with its ten horns in Rev 13. As we saw, John never lived to see these horns arise. If John lived during the seventh head of Rev 13 and he never saw a woman sitting on it, and the six heads (kings) had already passed, it shows that, these seven heads and ten horns of Rev 17, on which the woman sits were to come later. Bearing in mind that there are no other Kingdoms to rise apart from the four, and during John\u2019s time six heads had already passed, and the seventh (Roman) was on, and all these seven heads\u00a0 were not sat-on by a woman, its obvious that the seven heads of Rev 17 are the seven horns of the ten mentioned in Dan 7:7 and rev 13:12. Let\u2019s try to understand please.<\/p>\n

THE WOMAN<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

To establish the beast of Rev 17, we need to first understand who this woman sitting on it is. What does the Bible say a woman is? In Rev 12:1-5, we read of a woman clothed with the sun, and standing on the moon. The woman is seen to bear a male child whom the dragon wants to swallow immediately it is born. But the male child is caught up to heaven into God\u2019s throne. Afterwards, the dragon makes war on the rest of her offspring\u2019s. Those who keep God\u2019s commandment and bear testimony to Jesus \u2013 Rev 12:17. From every perspective, it\u2019s very clear that a woman in the Bible stands for a church. The dragon is Satan \u2013 Rev 12:9. He is hereby seen making war against God\u2019s Church. Is the Church of God therefore, the woman sited on the beast of rev 17? Listen please, \u201ccome, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who is sited upon many waters (many people \u2013 see Rev 17:15) with whom \u2013 Rev 17\u201d . \u201cwhich harlot? \u201c\u2026\u2026.I saw a woman\u2026\u2026\u2026Rev 17:3.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since a woman is a Church and this one on the beast is a harlot (unfaithful woman), then she cant be the Church of God, she is , \u201c\u2026\u2026\u2026.the synagogue of Satan \u2013 Rev 3:9\u201d. Satan deceives the whole world (read our message ( \u201cTHE SPIRIT OF GOD\u2019S HOLYDAYS\u201d, for details). This is why the Kings of the earth are seen drunk with the wine of this woman\u2019s fornication (her false teachings). Since it is Satan who has given the beast his power, throne and great authority (Rev 13:3), then its obvious that this woman uses deception to have these Kingdoms submit to her (she sits on them). Having known the woman, let\u2019s now go back to our point please. Who is this beast on which the woman sits? We saw that the Roman Empire ,after healing from its mortal wound, was to continue through periodic revivals which bears its name and traditions. We saw that the first three of these (horns) were not Romans and so, they were not\u00a0 recognized by the Church of Rom (Dan 7:8) instead, by the help of the emperor of Eastern Rome, the Church plucked them off.<\/p>\n

The rest of the revivals since Justinian 554 A.D were all recognized by the Church of Rome (the woman) and sword in by the Pope. It means, they all ruled under her so-called blessings and permission. If you count from; Justinian (4th<\/sup> horn); Charlemagne (5th<\/sup> horn); Otto von (6th<\/sup> horn); Charles V (7th<\/sup> horn); Napoleon (8th<\/sup> horn); Hitler\/Muollin (9th<\/sup> horn). You will find six <\/strong>revivals all submitting to, and being sworn in by the Church of Rome (the Pope). This is what it takes to be sat on by the woman.<\/p>\n

What\u00a0 are we saying here? The beast of Rev17, is the Roman empire during the time of the rising of the ten horns. It is also the time after 325 A.D, when the Church was recognized by\u00a0 Emperor Constantine, and risen to power. Since it is the Church that plucked the first three resurrections, and it was the time when all the heads of revelation 13 had fallen, then whatever remains in the progressive system on which she can sit is the seven horns of the ten in Rev 13. It is\u00a0 these remaining seven horn of Dan 7:7 and which are the same in Rev 13, which are called 7 heads in Rev 17, all of which came during the church age and were sworn in by her. God says, \u201cthese seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits, and they are seven Kings, five have passes; one is and one has not yet come. When he comes he will be for a short while and the beast that was, and is not, is the eighth and belongs to the seven, and goes to perdition \u2013 Rev 17:9-11\u201d. If we will understand the prophecy of the above mentioned seven Kings ,we must begin with the \u201c\u2026.ONE IS\u201d. <\/strong>The prophecy of Rev 17 was made clear to the Church by a messenger by whom God restored His Church to the true foundation. In 1929 the Bishop of the world \u2013wide Church of God did teach the prophecy about the 9th<\/sup> Horn which was ruling then. It was the Hilter\/Mussolini axis<\/strong>. This was the ninth of the ten of the Rev13 <\/strong>and the sixth head of the 7 in Rev 17<\/strong>. It was the \u201cone is<\/strong>\u201d. At this time ,five of the seven heads had already fallen i.e. Justinion \u2013 544 A.D; Charlemagne \u2013 800A.D; Otto \u2013 962 A.D; Charles \u2013 1520 A.D and Napoleon – 1804 A.D \u2013 five have already fallen \u2013 Rev 17:10<\/strong>.Since the fall of Hitler \/Mussolini up to now, we have not seen another revival.So, the \u201cone has not yet come\u201d <\/strong>,is what we are waiting for. Who is he? Right now, we see in Europe, a rising European union<\/strong> which is very keen on what Pope has to say. The Pope is also a power to reckon\u00a0 with in the world political\u00a0 and religious arena. This is the tenth and the last horn of Rev 13, and the seventh head of Rev 17<\/strong>; of it, our\u00a0 Lord says \u201c\u2026.\u2026.when he comes, he will remain for a short time \u2013 Rev 17:10.<\/p>\n

Do you now see how this prophecy has properly tied in with the present world, according to revelation? It proves beyond doubt that this is God\u2019s message.<\/p>\n

THE TEN HORNS OF REV 17<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

We have exhausted the ten horns of Dan 7:7 and Rev 13. But we here again see another ten horns. where do they come from? In Dan 2, Nebuchadnezzar was shown the forth Kingdom to have ten toes and was told that these ten toes are ten Kings who will try to integrate but with difficulties \u2013 see Dan 2:42 -42. Since this forth King of Dan 2 is the same forth one in Dan 7, and its tenth horn is the seventh head of Rev 17, and the last portion was seen to have ten toes (Dan 2:33), therefore it is true that the last seventh head (European union)of Rev 17 will have ten smaller Kingdoms under it. These are different from the ten horns of Rev 13, because they are all ruling at the same time with the last horn (head) on which they stand, for our Lord says, \u201c\u2026.. and the ten horns that you saw are ten Kings who have not yet received power, but are to receive authority as Kings for one hour, together with the beast \u2013 Rev 17: 12-13\u201d. The horns of Dan7; same as Rev 13, rose progressively, one after the other. The ones of Rev 17 are rising all at the same time. This is where we are in prophecy today. On the very ten toes of Nebuchadnezzar\u2019s dream who are the ten horns of Rev 17, and are springing up now to form the European Union, which very soon will choose a single president to rule over the ten – Rev 17:13. We are now in the very last bit of this Babylonian system. After this European union formation, and as it continues to rule, \u201c\u2026\u2026in the days of those Kings, ten toes (horns) the God of heaven will establish His Kingdom \u2013 Dan 2:44.<\/p>\n

THE BEAST IS SATAN\u2019S KINGDOM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

We now are aware of the name beast to mean a King or a Kingdom. We know that the beast of Rev13 is a combination of Kingdoms. We know that John lived in the days of Roman Empire\u00a0 which is that head which\u00a0 received a mortal wound. The Kingdom, after the mortal wound, continued through progressive periodic revivals in the name of horns. These revivals continued until the present time, when we are waiting for the last revival which is now taking stage in the name of European union. The union, once fully formed under one president will be that, \u201c\u2026\u2026\u2026beast of which, we are being warned against receiving its mark, number ,or worshiping its image. So now, what are these image, mark and number of the beast (the European union), which is the last revival of the Holy Roman Empire?\u00a0 One cannot avoid something one doesn\u2019t know. It\u2019s therefore important to be sure we know them. Why is the Roman empire called, \u201cHoly Roman Empire?\u201d. Majority of Bible scholars think that the Empire\u2019s name is as a result of worshipping the true creator God of heaven, the earth, the seas, who alone is holy. But when we go back to God, he tells us that the Kingdom worships Satan, for he says, \u201c\u2026\u2026\u2026and the dragon gave the beast (Kingdom) his power, throne, and great authority \u2013 Rev 13:2. It means that all these four beasts are based on Satan\u2019s kingdom, worshipping pagan gods \u2013 Jere 2:11; 10:1-3.<\/p>\n

Nebuchadnezzar worshipped a God who opposed the true God, of Daniel, Meshhack, Shadrack and Abednego \u2013 Dan 3:12. King Darius of Medes and Persians worshipped those same pagan gods, opposive to the true God of Daniel \u2013 6:5,7-9,16. So did the third Kingdom of Greco – Macedonian Empire \u2013 Acts 17:18 -19, 28. The Roman Empire which is the very beast of our topic also worshipped pagan gods \u2013 sun-god, Ishtar (the queen of heaven), opposive to the God of heaven, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.<\/p>\n

All this information proves beyond doubt that the beast system is a satanic (the dragon \u2013 Rev 12:9) one because he is the only one who opposes God and teaches men to do so. For this reason, when this Kingdom calls itself, \u201cthe holy Roman Empire,\u201d it is Satan in a disguise and not the creator God. So, whatever that kingdom teaches and practices is majorly by Satan\u2019s influence \u2013 see 2Cor 4:4; John 14:30; Eph 2:2. Let\u2019s equip ourselves with that knowledge and get to understand what these beasty features are.<\/p>\n

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An image of something is an exact outward semblance, or appearance of that thing. It can be a photo or, a molding or, a wooden carving. Once done ,anyone who looks at it will straight away say, this is \u201cwhatever the thing is\u201d. <\/strong>The image of the empire is therefore, a setup like it, i.e., an organization which covers an area like it, with leaders, set laws and people under its direction. Because the beast is the Roman Empire, which organization was started and up to now continues, in the same way this Empire runs?<\/p>\n

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THE TWO HORNED BEAST<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI saw another Beast which rose out of the earth; it had two horns like a lamb and\u00a0 spoke like a dragon \u2013 Rev 13:11. Remember that a beast is a Kingdom. We all know that a lamb in the bible signifies Christ \u2013 see Rev 5:6; John 1:29. We also know that, a dragon biblically stands for Satan (Rev 12:9). So this beast (Kingdom) has two smaller kingdoms (horns) which resemble Christ (lamb), but speaks like Satan (dragon).<\/p>\n

How does Satan speak? \u201cThe coming of the lawless one by the activity of Satan will be with all power and with pretended signs and wonders —– who opposes and exalts himself above every so called god, or object of worship, so that he takes his sit in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God \u2013 2Thes 2:9,4\u201d. See Gen 3:4-5. What we are saying is that, Satan speaks against God in every of his talk.<\/p>\n

This being the case, which Kingdom (organization) on earth today is patterned after Roman Empire (image), which has two smaller Kingdoms and presents itself as representing Christ, while it speaks like Satan (opposes the bible)? Let\u2019s see please.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt exercises all the authority of the Roman Empire (first beast) in its presence and makes the earth and its inhabitants to worship the first beast (Roman Empire) whose mortal wound was healed. It works great signs even making fire come down from heaven in the presence of men , and by\u00a0 the signs which it is allowed to do in the presence of the beast, it deceives those who dwell on earth, bidding them to make an image of the best (Roman Empire) which was wounded by the sword and yet lived \u2013 Rev 13:12 -14″. If you are remembering, we saw a little horn (Dan 7:8) rising among the ten and using the power of the eastern Roman king (beast) to pluck the first three horns. We also saw how it changed times and God\u2019s law and fought the saints (God\u2019s Church) of the most high \u2013 Dan 7:25.<\/p>\n

It did this using the authority and traditions of the Kings of the Roman Empire (the first beast). This is very true because Romans changed times. Instead of a day beginning at sunset and ending at sunset (Gen 1:13,15; Lev 23:32) according to God\u2019s plan, they begin their days from midnight to midnight \u2013 changing times. Instead of worshipping God in his commanded seventh day, they followed their pagan sun-god and established his day \u2013 the first day of the week, naming it after their god (Sunday). When the little horn rose to power, it established all this pagan practices of Roman Empire and began to teach them as teachings of Christ. Since we know this little horn to be the Roman Church, then it is obvious that, it is also the one shown here as the two \u2013 horned beast.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s have further proof. Today, everyone who is versed with world affairs knows that the church of Roman has a two-sided administration system. It has a civil government with embassies around the world. It also has an ecclesiastical government\u00a0 represented globally, and the two \\are centered in the one ruler, the bishop of Rome(Pope) who calls himself,\u00a0 the representative of Christ on earth. These civil and ecclesiastical offices are the two horns springing from Vatican (the beast) state. The Vatican traditions and teachings are all traditions of the Roman Empire (the first beast), and it’s pattern of governance, and global network is exactly that of the Roman Empire. Let\u2019s get it clearly please. We want to prove that the little horn of Dan 7:8 is the same thing with the two horned beast.\u00a0 The little horn speaks against God and fights the saints of the most high Dan 7:25 – The two horned beast speaks against God and fights the saints Rev 13:12, 14-15. The little horn rise from the Roman Empire \u2013 Dan 7:8. The two horned beast rises from Roman Empire and imitates it Rev 13:12 -14. Is anything more clearer than that?.<\/p>\n

This little horn, which we have now proven to be the two horned beast is also the false – prophet. How do we know? Let\u2019s confirm please.<\/p>\n

The two horned beast shows signs, even calling fire from heaven by which, it deceives people \u2013 Rev 13:13. The false prophet is doing the same – 2 Thes 2:9; Rev 19:20. The two horned beast does its wonders in the presence of the beast \u2013 Rev.13:14;the false prophet works in the presence of the beast-Rev.19:20. So, the two are one and the same thing. Also, know and understand that this little horn, who is the two horned beast, and is now proven to be the false prophet, is also the\u00a0 harlot (the woman sited on the beast) of Rev 17. This is because,\u00a0 the harlot is building on the beast (Rev 17:3), and is also making war with the saints ,thus getting drank with their blood \u2013 Rev 17:6. She is also speaking against God\u00a0\u00a0 – Rev 17:4. Since this little horn is the two horned beast, the false prophet who is also the harlot woman, and gets all its teachings and traditions ,and patterns itself after the beast (Roman Empire), then it is the image of the beast. Pretending to be uniting the world under Christ (lamb), she is deceiving people to form a one world organization which follows all the traditions of Rome (like dragon) .So, people will accept, thinking they are united in a Church and so, they will form a world \u2013 wide empire (image) just like the Roman Empire\u00a0 – Rev 13:14. The Church will also use the revived Roman Empire to fight and persecute anyone who will not join the union (worship the image).<\/p>\n

Showing to represent Christ (honoring him with their mouths) ,but with hearts far away from him, because they teach the traditions of men instead of God\u2019s law- Mark 7:9 (speaking like the dragon), they will deceive people to join them, thus, worship the image of the beast. And this harlot has given birth to harlots (Churches which sprang from her but like her, continued with traditions of men)- Rev 17:5. They are also part of that image of the beast. Will you follow God and obey His laws which along can cause you not to join this union, or you will follow men and so in that union, worship the image? Choose.<\/p>\n

MARK OF BEAST<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

With the above information about the image, I believe it\u2019s now somehow easier to know the mark and the number of the beast. Why?\u00a0 Because we already know the beast to be the Roman Empire which is now in the name of European Union, what mark therefore of the Roman Empire will this European Union put on people\u2019s foreheads and on their right hands? Let\u2019s keenly follow the scriptures to know:<\/p>\n