The Fall of America and the rise of the Image of the Beast.

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With the turmoil we see now in America we now can see how the path for the emergence of the image of the beast is being laid out. So we need to go and look at more closely at what this entails and how it acts in terms of the end times. So what does Revelation mean by the expression “the image of the beast”? Lets look in Rev 13 to begin..

Revelation 13:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.

Revelation 13:11-15 King James Version (KJV)
11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
14 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.
15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.

This shows the beast of Revelation and depicts the attempt of an unholy trinity to counteract God’s goal for the plan of salvation. Which essentially is the restoration of 'image' of God in human beings as it was at Creation. We see this evil entity try to subvert Gods plan in the last days by creating the image of the beast on Earth. The image of the beast is an end time entity, comprised of a community of people who reflect the character of the dragon, and has religious-economic-political power to impose false worship on Earth. We see the corruption it brings which is the end time Babylon the Great of Revelation 17-18, and the image of the beast is best identified with this entity.

The image of the beast is basically an institution and procedures which will duplicate the form and behavior of the beast power in Revelation 13. It will convince many that its words and purpose are true despite not being in full harmony with Scripture and will persuade the people of the earth, believers and non-believers, to follow the religious-political power which is the beast. The lamblike beast will also begin speaking like a dragon and exercising the power of the beast, showing that it will become as intolerant especially in setting aside of laws and foundational liberties. This results in people receiving the mark of the beast which is by following it in its false practices of worship, which is really worship of the Beast, and corruption of Gods Holy Day of worship. Lets look at the Revelation 14...

Revelation 14:9-12 King James Version (KJV)
9 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,
10 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:
11 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.
12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

Worshiping on Sunday is a direct way of worshiping the Beast, but there are other ways which we must be careful to avoid, one example which many Protestants and even a few Adventist are picking up is the 'climate change' idea of a 'green sabbath'.

Sabbath Gone Viral — Green Sabbath and “Sheltering in Place” — Green Sabbath Project

The fall of America is also the loss of the foundational rights and the laws of America and the emergence of a corrupted power, the image of the beast. Think about it.
 
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Think about it.
Many of us have, many times. But our scriptural co-existence grants more of an active participation of thanksgiving for the Father's preservation amongst a crooked generation.
 
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Bible Gateway passage: Revelation 11:1-10 - King James Version
Bible Gateway passage: Revelation 11:1-10 - New King James Version
Bible Gateway passage: Revelation 11:1-10 - New International Version
Bible Gateway passage: Revelation 11:1-10 - International Children’s Bible

I find it interesting that the entire world will be able to see these two witnesses in a very specific part of the world, even celebrating their own twisted version of Christmas, after they preach, get killed, and their bodies lay there for three and a half days as a public example.

With the existence of live-streaming on YouTube, Twitch, and other video websites on the internet,[4] along with 24/7 cable and satellite television,[5] and even smart phones with access to these while on the go...[6]

There are efforts being made to spread wider internet access to developing nations, especially for educational purposes.[1][2][3]

  1. Internet Access and Education: Key considerations for policy makers | Internet Society
  2. https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/West_Internet-Access.pdf
  3. 3 ways to provide Internet access to the developing world
  4. What Is Streaming and When Do You Use It?
  5. How Satellite TV Works
  6. Mobile Technology and Home Broadband 2019
 
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.., but there are other ways which we must be careful to avoid, one example which many Protestants and even a few Adventist are picking up is the 'climate change' idea of a 'green sabbath'.

Sabbath Gone Viral — Green Sabbath and “Sheltering in Place” — Green Sabbath Project

The fall of America is also the loss of the foundational rights and the laws of America and the emergence of a corrupted power, the image of the beast. Think about it.

True - that is an argument supposedly for the common good -- that finds a replacement/edit/alteration is needed in the TEN.

"when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government...--5T 451 (1885).

"will bring about a national apostasy (away from ) from the principles of republicanism upon which the government has been founded. "

"The religion of the papacy will be accepted"

"Here is a striking figure of the rise and growth of our own nation. And the lamblike horns, emblems of innocence and gentleness, well represent the character of our government, as expressed in its two fundamental principles, republicanism and Protestantism (The Spirit of Prophecy 4:277). {7BC 975.3}

Shield of Omnipotence Over America
—"The United States is a land that has been under the special shield of the Omnipotent One. God has done great things for this country, but in the transgression of His law, men have been doing a work originated by the man of sin. Satan is working out his designs to involve the human family in disloyalty (Manuscript 17, 1906). {7BC 975.4}

And he had two horns like a lamb.” The lamblike horns indicate youth, innocence, and gentleness. Among the Christian exiles who first fled to America from royal oppression and priestly intolerance were many who determined to establish civil and religious liberty. The Declaration of Independence sets forth the truth that “all men are created equal” and endowed with the inalienable right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The Constitution guarantees to the people the right of self-government, providing that representatives elected by popular vote shall enact and administer the laws. Freedom of religious faith was also granted. Republicanism and Protestantism became the fundamental principles of the nation, the secret of its power and prosperity. Millions have sought its shores, and the United States has risen to a place among the most powerful nations of the earth. {HF 273.1}
 
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True - that is an argument supposedly for the common good -- that finds a replacement/edit/alteration is needed in the TEN.

"when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government...--5T 451 (1885).

"will bring about a national apostasy (away from ) from the principles of republicanism upon which the government has been founded. "

"The religion of the papacy will be accepted"

"Here is a striking figure of the rise and growth of our own nation. And the lamblike horns, emblems of innocence and gentleness, well represent the character of our government, as expressed in its two fundamental principles, republicanism and Protestantism (The Spirit of Prophecy 4:277). {7BC 975.3}

Shield of Omnipotence Over America
—"The United States is a land that has been under the special shield of the Omnipotent One. God has done great things for this country, but in the transgression of His law, men have been doing a work originated by the man of sin. Satan is working out his designs to involve the human family in disloyalty (Manuscript 17, 1906). {7BC 975.4}

And he had two horns like a lamb.” The lamblike horns indicate youth, innocence, and gentleness. Among the Christian exiles who first fled to America from royal oppression and priestly intolerance were many who determined to establish civil and religious liberty. The Declaration of Independence sets forth the truth that “all men are created equal” and endowed with the inalienable right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The Constitution guarantees to the people the right of self-government, providing that representatives elected by popular vote shall enact and administer the laws. Freedom of religious faith was also granted. Republicanism and Protestantism became the fundamental principles of the nation, the secret of its power and prosperity. Millions have sought its shores, and the United States has risen to a place among the most powerful nations of the earth. {HF 273.1}
The fundamental principles and rights are being swept away much quicker than I could have imagined. One by one they are being undermined by the media and torn apart by the actions of the political parties and the people they incite, whether 'demonstrators' who burn and destroy or 'rioters' who hold american flags while others fight and take over buildings. Both sides pushing against the pillars of our country's foundation, unthinkingly tearing it down.
 
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We have a Catholic president, Catholic SCOTUS, Catholic speaker of the house of rep and 1/4 of the senate and 1/4 of the house are Catholic (which is by far the largest single denomination represented in either of the houses of government). And we have a Jesuit Pope. This level of "balance" has not existed in America in all of time not even in Kennedy's day.

If there ever was "Substance" to any of the end time scenarios that involve America and the Catholic church - we should expect to see it. But what is missing is a protestant lead initiative in that equation.

Some will say -- Satan "arranges" certain situations in history - and if God "allows" it - then it happens.
Others will say this is the perfect result that God has been working for.
 
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We have a Catholic president, Catholic SCOTUS, Catholic lead house of rep and ?? senate? and a Jesuit Pope. This level of "balance" has not existed in America in all of time not even in Kennedy's day.

If there ever was "Substance" to any of the end time scenarios that involve America and the Catholic church - we should expect to see it. But what is missing is a protestant lead initiative in that equation.

Some will say -- Satan "arranges" certain situations in history - and if God "allows" it - then it happens.
Others will say this is the perfect result that God has been working for.
Take a look at this video..
 
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