yeah, daniel saw a beast out of the sea.... the man of lawlessness (anti-christ). this is the final kingdom before the return of christ on the mount of olives. that thing that is restraining the mystery of iniquity is God's spirit indwelling the human spirit, and when God calls the church out, the restraint is gone... then hell on earth basically. the final seven years will kick off for the countdown of israel, and the reign of King Jesus will soon be at hand.
2007-11-19 05:12:34
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answered by Anonymous
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“The Man of Lawlessness Gets Revealed”
The apostle Paul foretold something else that would mark this counterfeit religious system. He wrote: “Let no one seduce you in any manner, because [Jehovah’s day] will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the man of lawlessness gets revealed.” (2 Thessalonians 2:2-4) This “man of lawlessness” is none other than the clergy class that exalted itself into a ruling position over the “Christian” congregation.
The apostasy started in the apostle Paul’s day. It accelerated once the apostles died and their restraining influence disappeared. It would be marked, said Paul, by “the operation of Satan with every powerful work and lying signs and portents and with every unrighteous deception.” (2 Thessalonians 2:6-12) How accurately that describes the activities of so many religious leaders throughout history!
In support of their claim that Roman Catholicism is the one true church, Catholic leaders say that their bishops have “a life-giving contact with the original apostles by a current of succession which goes back to the beginning.” In truth, this claim of apostolic succession has no historical or Scriptural basis. There is no credible evidence that the church system that arose following the death of Jesus’ apostles was ever directed by God’s holy spirit.—Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:19-21.
And what of the other churches that sprang up following the so-called Reformation? Did they return to the model of the early Christian congregation? Did they restore the purity of the original Christian congregation? It is true that following the Reformation, the Bible became available to many of the common people in their own language. Yet, history shows that these churches continued to teach erroneous doctrines.—Matthew 15:7-9.
Note this, however. Jesus Christ definitely foretold that his one true congregation would be restored during what he called a conclusion of a system of things. (Matthew 13:30, 39) The fulfillment of Bible prophecies shows that we are now living in that time. (Matthew 24:3-35) That being true, each of us needs to ask, ‘Where is that one true church?’ It ought to become more and more clearly identifiable.
2007-11-19 05:14:35
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answered by Anonymous
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Son of Perdition
2 Thess. 2:3 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;
When I read this, the Holy Spirit reminded me of things I have been
told already through the spirit. How the Catholic Church did away
with the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking and tongues and
gifts of the spirit. I believe this is the falling away it is talking
about. And the man it is talking about is not one man, but a type of
man. A breed of men. If you look in verse 10, it says:
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that
perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they
might be saved.
In this verse, I believe it is telling how they will take the Holy
Spirit from the church.
7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now
letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
As to what this man of sin looks like. I believe the answer is
found in 2 Tim. 3
2 Timothy 3 KJV
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters,
proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers,
incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers
of God;
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from
such turn away.
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead
captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the
truth.
2007-11-19 05:14:46
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answered by heiscomingintheclouds 5
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This religious, political, economic system is here now. The system of government is called Sharia law. Just as the government of Antichrist, Sharia Law is also forced upon you by threat of death. This religion and law are all about the BLASPHEMY of Jesus.
The "beast" is ten Islamic nations that join forces to wage a holy war against Europe, Israel and the United States and many other nations.
"He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. . . . If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword he will be killed. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints. (Rev.13:7,10)
You may say to yourself that because of Rev 13:8 the "entire world" will be part of this government. However I'd like to point out that scripture sometimes intentionally exaggerates to make a point, such as the following verses. This may only mean the Biblically significant portion of the world; the Middle East, Africa, Europe and parts of Asia.
"And all the countries came to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph, because the famine was severe in all the world." (Genesis 41:57)
"The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart." (1 Kings 10:24)
"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar August, that all the world should be taxed." (Luke 2:1)
"So the Pharisees said to one another, See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!" (John 12:19)
2007-11-19 05:47:24
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answered by Anonymous
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Yeah, and this New World Order is the vision of the Neo-conservative movement, headed at this point in time by none other than the right-wing churches "honey" George W. Bush. Even his father, George Bush, Sr. said on Sept. 11, 1990, "[The war in Iraq is] a rare opportunity to move toward an historic period of cooperation. Out of these troubled times...a New World Order can emerge."
Yet, the church of America seems to be dancing with the Bush families goal for a "New World Order" like a bunch of puppets, which makes me wonder how many of the "good christians" of this country are actually the ones that Jesus will one day say to,"I never knew you." I suppose we could start to deduce who those people might be by their political support of those who are trying to create the new world order, such as Pres. Bush and all of his neoconservative buddies.
2007-11-19 05:20:12
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answered by Jennifer B 2
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Friend these verses is not talking about any New world order, it is talking about that anti-christ sitting himself,Notice, I say HIMSELF, & not the world, He will sit himself in the temple in Jerusalem to be worship as God. That is in the great tribulation & the Bride is already in heaven at the marriage supper. & this person that will fulfill that office of the anti-christ is the POPE, for he comes from a city that sits on 7 hills, & Rome sits on 7 hills.
2007-11-19 05:17:09
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answered by Anonymous
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Perhaps. The planet Nibiru and its Anunnaki (biblical Anachim) inhabitants are bound on a return trip to our Solar System anytime from now to 2207. NIbiru's gravity made the sun stand still (Earth's rotation stopped) during Joshua's time. Now, it is about to complete its 3,600 year orbit around our sun. If they land, there will certainly be a new world order. They will claim to be gods, just like what they did long ago.
2007-11-19 05:16:57
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answered by Anonymous
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All I can count on is that God is in control ultimately-and what will be will be. As much as I may wish to make a difference and try to make a difference there will be the prophesies fulfilled and God will be the victor.
2007-11-19 05:36:14
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answered by PrivacyNowPlease! 7
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I don't know the point you're trying to prove. I don't believe in all of these so called "prophecies" that people have taken words out of the scriptures, and try to turn it around so that it applies to what is happening today.
Sooo...whatever.
2007-11-19 05:19:52
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answered by Anonymous
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Thank you for sharing this information. I had no idea exactly what the Bahai's believed. My daughter has a classmate at school of this faith, and I plan to show this to her for her own awareness.
I am praying and hoping for a pre-Trib Rapture myself, but it is always good to be aware of world events and movements as they relate to Biblical prophecy so as not to be in a position to be deceived.
2007-11-19 05:12:07
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answered by arklatexrat 6
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