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The first beast of revelation 13 coming out of the sea is so obviously the papacy it defies common sense to think it could be any other. It is a composite of the previous 4 beasts before it's rise to power toward the end of the Roman Empire in Europe in the 6 th century.

Spiritualizing everything as you do blinds you to political and religious realities that affect the church. One example. The Dragon stood before the woman to devour the child as soon as it was born. (Revelation 12). The Dragon according to that same chapter primarily represents Satan. But Satan...

I wouldn't count on that. King John several hundred years ago signed Britain into papal ownership. I am no longer familiar with the details, but Rome has not forgotten. They still call it Mary's dowry.

The black and white dress is consistent with every visit. Who's the boss in other words.

Jesuit propaganda as part of the counter reformation.

There are 2 tribulations. The longest was horrific, a war against all those who refused papal authority. The victims number in the millions. Lasted for over 1000 years. Anyone denying that was a tribulation need to remember to ask the martyrs who suffered and died at the hands of the kings and...

Interesting question. One must not confuse these ten horns with the ten horns of Daniel 7. The horns of Daniel 7 arose out of pagan Rome, 7 of which were the forebears of modern Europe. 3 of them we destroyed at the request of Bishop of Rome because they had set themselves as enemies and so...

I cannot view an actual mention of Sola scriptura, as you well know it you wouldn't have brought it up, except perhaps the verse at the end of this post. But I can mention an incident in scripture where Jesus Himself used Sola scriptura when there was plenty of other evidence He could have...

Post #25. I know there's more to it, which is more complicated and needs a fuller explanation. Not avoiding, but a comprehensive answer will need 2 in or 3 seperate posts.

It was a former Leo that wrote the encyclical, Rerum Novarum. In it he stated how essential it was that Sunday sacredness be restored to the church, just as John Paul did, Benedict, and Francis. All with increasing fervour. But you are correct in observing that such a change to people's thinking...

Do you think you are perhaps looking at the world as it appears today from your eye witness perspective, and then looking through scripture to find a prophetic parallel? How about we look at scripture first, understand the metaphors and symbolism, and their full implications in history, then we...

Good grief. That was a right royal shambles.

Oh. I had no time for editing.

Josh, I don't think that at this time you could come up with a better or more relevant question. Most Christians who take any interest in prophecy are looking to Israel and the middle east for all the signs and fulfilments of prophecy. They think that while the USA may be having an indirect...

Mmm. Hope?

Where does it say that she is an exception to the rest of mankind?

Yep. Let it be done according to your will. Those aspects of character and righteousness are the Father's will for us, but they aren't obtained by our own effort, but by faith. They are a gift.

Another approach a pastor spoke of was when travelling on a plane, and having 3 hours of a captive audience of one. Open with normal small talk. Hi. Popular flight today. Do you fly often? It seems I never stop. The times I spend on the ground with family are precious. Etc etc etc. then he...

Is "Christianity" a thing? Or is what the scriptures recommend... a person, or rather 2 persons, the Father and the Son? "Christianity" brings different messages depending on who is where and doing what. You have the myriad of denominations holding different doctrines, all having conservative...

Do you love your husband because he made promises, or do you love him unconditionally? Does Jesus deserve anything less?