So far in dealing with the little horn we have dealt with 7 specific criteria that mark its character and nature.
1. Grew out of Rome, therefore is Roman by nature.
2. Came up after the fall of the empire in the west. (476AD)
3. Came up after the establishment of the 10 kingdoms that replaced pagan Rome, 7 of which constituted the foundation of modern Europe.
4. Uprooted three of the above ten horns.
5. Speaks great words...boasts of great things.
6. It persecuted the saints.
7. Would think to change times and laws.
So far I haven't quite completed number 7. Up to this time however it can be seen that thus far there can only be one power in history which meets all the criteria above.
To conclude number 7 is a simple task, and simply a reminder of what most protestants are already aware. Most powers, whether they be political or religious, when beginning to establish their identity upon their constituency or parish, rewrite the law books at least to some degree that constitute the character of the new administration. This is not an uncommon occurrence...it is typical of every change of administration, and of every change in leadership, even in clubs and corporations. So for God to mark an intention to change laws as a specific mark of character that identifies this little horn in contrast with other powers, because the changing of laws is not particularly special or significant, then it must be the laws themselves that are significantly special. It must also be significant that this power only "thinks" to change those laws. In other words, the laws themselves do not actually change, despite this powers intentions, purpose, and even actions to do so. What laws could possibly stand regardless of attempts to change them by an earthly power? The laws of God, namely, the Ten Commandments. So was there a religious power that arose in the 5th century, gained autonomy after the establishment of the 10 barbarian nations that overtook Rome, boasted great things, persecuted the saints, had a hand in destroying three opposing powers, changed prophetic hermeneutics, and has attempted to change the Ten Commandments?