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THAT I MAY KNOW HIM THAT I MAY KNOW HIM The very fact that we are called upon to The very fact that we are called upon to endure trials proves that the Lord Jesus endure trials proves that the Lord Jesus sees in us something very precious that sees in us something very precious that He would have developed. He would have developed. If He saw If He saw nothing in us whereby we might nothing in us whereby we might glorify His name He would not glorify His name He would not spend time refining us. spend time refining us. {TMK {TMK 277.3} 277.3}

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““THAT I MAY KNOW HIMTHAT I MAY KNOW HIM””

The very fact that we are called upon to The very fact that we are called upon to endure trials proves that the Lord endure trials proves that the Lord Jesus sees in us something very Jesus sees in us something very precious that He would have precious that He would have developed.developed. If He saw nothing in us If He saw nothing in us whereby we might glorify His name He whereby we might glorify His name He would not spend time refining us.would not spend time refining us. {TMK {TMK 277.3}277.3}

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The The

Last Last

WarningWarning

Message!Message!

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The First AngelThe First Angel

And I saw another angel fly in the midst of And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

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What isWhat isThe Everlasting Gospel?The Everlasting Gospel?

John 1:29 The next day John John 1:29 The next day John seeth seeth Jesus Jesus coming unto him, coming unto him, and saith, and saith, Behold the Lamb of Behold the Lamb of God,God, which which taketh away the sin taketh away the sin of the world.of the world.THE LAMB – SIN = SANCTUARYTHE LAMB – SIN = SANCTUARY

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Old Testament \ SacrificesOld Testament \ Sacrifices

Gen. 22:7Gen. 22:7 And Isaac spake unto And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here [am] I, my son. And he and he said, Here [am] I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where [is] where [is] the lambthe lamb for a burnt offering? for a burnt offering?

22:8 And Abraham said, 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God My son, God will provide himself a lambwill provide himself a lamb for a burnt for a burnt offering: offering:

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““The LambThe Lamb””

Why couldnWhy couldn’’t God accept the offering of Isaac as the t God accept the offering of Isaac as the lamb?lamb?THE REAL LAMBTHE REAL LAMB is to take away the sin of the world. is to take away the sin of the world.THE REAL LAMBTHE REAL LAMB must have greater value than all must have greater value than all persons that have ever lived to redeem all peoplepersons that have ever lived to redeem all peopleTHE REAL LAMBTHE REAL LAMB was prefigured through all the was prefigured through all the Sanctuary services in Old Testament times.Sanctuary services in Old Testament times.John the Baptist,John the Baptist, under inspiration, said that Jesus was under inspiration, said that Jesus was the Lamb. When he said that he had never seen Jesus the Lamb. When he said that he had never seen Jesus before.before.

JESUS WAS THE LAMBJESUS WAS THE LAMB

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Does Jesus Qualify?Does Jesus Qualify?

Micah 5:2Micah 5:2 ““But thou, But thou, BethlehemBethlehem Ephratah, [though] thou be little among the Ephratah, [though] thou be little among the thousands of Judah, [yet] thousands of Judah, [yet] out of thee out of thee shall shall HHee come forth come forth unto me [that is] to unto me [that is] to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth [have be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth [have been] from of old, been] from of old, from everlastingfrom everlasting..He must be born in Bethlehem.He must be born in Bethlehem.How far back does How far back does everlasting,everlasting, His pre- His pre-existence go? existence go?

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John 1:1John 1:1

1:1 In (the) beginning was the Word, and the Word 1:1 In (the) beginning was the Word, and the Word was was withwith God, and the Word God, and the Word was was God.God.

WithWith God and God and WasWas God = 2 Gods God = 2 Gods

1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God.

1:3 1:3 All things were made by him;All things were made by him; and without him and without him was not any thing made that was made. was not any thing made that was made.

1:4 In him was life; (eternal)1:4 In him was life; (eternal)

These are characteristics of JesusThese are characteristics of Jesus

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ColossiansColossians

1:13 Who hath delivered us from the 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son:

1:14 In whom we have redemption 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, [even] the through his blood, [even] the forgiveness of sins:forgiveness of sins:

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ColossiansColossians

1:15 Who is the image of the invisible 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: God, the firstborn of every creature:

1:16 For by him were all things created, 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: powers: all things were created by him, all things were created by him, and for him:and for him:

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ExodusExodus

23:20 Behold, I send an 23:20 Behold, I send an AngelAngel before before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. thee into the place which I have prepared.

23:21 Beware of him, and obey his 23:21 Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: pardon your transgressions: for my name for my name [is] in him.[is] in him.

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The FatherThe Father’’s name is in Hims name is in Him

Isa. 9:6Isa. 9:6 ““For unto us a child is born, unto For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The The Mighty God, Mighty God,

The Everlasting Father,The Everlasting Father, The Prince of The Prince of Peace. Peace.

Jesus shares the names of His FatherJesus shares the names of His Father

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Luke 1:35Luke 1:35THE SON OF GODTHE SON OF GOD

THE INCARNATIONTHE INCARNATION““And the angel answered and said unto her, And the angel answered and said unto her, TheThe Holy Holy GhostGhost shall come upon thee, and the power of shall come upon thee, and the power of the the HighestHighest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son the Son of God.of God.””Jesus, who existed from ever in heaven, was reduced to a Jesus, who existed from ever in heaven, was reduced to a divine sperm.divine sperm.The Holy Spirit implanted the divine sperm in the womb of The Holy Spirit implanted the divine sperm in the womb of MaryMaryThe Son of Mary was the Son of GodThe Son of Mary was the Son of GodDivinity was in the sperm, thus divinity was in the SonDivinity was in the sperm, thus divinity was in the Son

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DIVINITYDIVINITY

This divinity in Jesus was the divinity that This divinity in Jesus was the divinity that created the Universecreated the UniverseThis divinity has the power to remove all This divinity has the power to remove all sin from man and restore the original sin from man and restore the original characteristics and to resurrect and characteristics and to resurrect and immortalize every sinner.immortalize every sinner.This is the This is the power of Jesus power of Jesus made made available to usavailable to us through the Everlasting through the Everlasting Gospel!Gospel!

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Acts 4:12Acts 4:12

Neither is there salvation in Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none any other: for there is none other name under heaven other name under heaven given among men, whereby given among men, whereby we must be saved.we must be saved.

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THE EVERLASTING GOSPELTHE EVERLASTING GOSPEL

Without the Gospel all else is meaninglessWithout the Gospel all else is meaningless

All else is the result of the GospelAll else is the result of the Gospel

The Devil is trying to divert and pervert the The Devil is trying to divert and pervert the plan of salvation. plan of salvation.

Thus the Three AngelThus the Three Angel’’s Messages have s Messages have been given to help all men, especially in been given to help all men, especially in these last days, to stay on track as they these last days, to stay on track as they prepare for the hereafter.prepare for the hereafter.

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THE POWER OFTHE POWER OFTHE EVERLASTING GOSPELTHE EVERLASTING GOSPEL

Tremendous spiritual power accompanied Tremendous spiritual power accompanied the gospel in the beginning.the gospel in the beginning.

Even greater power will be evident when Even greater power will be evident when the gospel comes to a close with the gospel comes to a close with ““The The Grand FinaleGrand Finale as the plan of salvation as the plan of salvation terminates.terminates.

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The The

Last Last

WarningWarning

Message!Message!

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THE MAIN OBJECTIVETHE MAIN OBJECTIVEOF THE THREE ANGELSOF THE THREE ANGELS

The message of each of the three angels shows the areas where The message of each of the three angels shows the areas where the antichrist power had perverted the gospel and the streams of the antichrist power had perverted the gospel and the streams of truth flowing from the plan of salvation.truth flowing from the plan of salvation.The everlasting gospel had been changedThe everlasting gospel had been changedThe judgment had been pervertedThe judgment had been pervertedCreationCreation’’s story had been set aside for evolution and the Sabbath s story had been set aside for evolution and the Sabbath was changedwas changedSpiritual Babylon has been forgotten Spiritual Babylon has been forgotten The Mark of the Beast is an ignored subjectThe Mark of the Beast is an ignored subjectAll three angels reveal where corrections needed to be made that All three angels reveal where corrections needed to be made that the plan of salvation can be pure, as a means of calling man out of the plan of salvation can be pure, as a means of calling man out of error and confusion that the Devil had implanted in Christianity to error and confusion that the Devil had implanted in Christianity to confuse and sidetrack Christians. confuse and sidetrack Christians. The third angelThe third angel’’s message is an eternal life and death matter and s message is an eternal life and death matter and brings the plan of salvation to a close.brings the plan of salvation to a close.

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Why are These Messages So Why are These Messages So Important?Important?

There are three angels with three messages and the last message There are three angels with three messages and the last message deals with deals with the Mark of the Beast.the Mark of the Beast.

The Mark of the Beast is the most feared topic in the BibleThe Mark of the Beast is the most feared topic in the BibleAll three angelAll three angel’’s messages go together s messages go together V. 8 There V. 8 There followedfollowed another angel \ the second another angel \ the secondV. 9 The third angel V. 9 The third angel followedfollowed them \ with the Mark of the Beastthem \ with the Mark of the Beast““FollowedFollowed””== linked or part of the previous message. linked or part of the previous message.To say second or third indicates joined to the first.To say second or third indicates joined to the first.Thus all three are the final vital warning message – in three parts.Thus all three are the final vital warning message – in three parts.The Three AngelThe Three Angel’’s Messages are three phases of revival and reformation.s Messages are three phases of revival and reformation.Why so important?Why so important? Jesus comes after the third angel gives his message. Jesus comes after the third angel gives his message. Thus this Thus this third angelthird angel’’s message is the final phases message is the final phase of the last message of the last message that the world is to hear.that the world is to hear.

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REVIVAL AND REFORMATIONREVIVAL AND REFORMATION

The Reformation of the 1500,s by Martin The Reformation of the 1500,s by Martin Luther was by studying and finding the Luther was by studying and finding the Everlasting Gospel, namely righteousness Everlasting Gospel, namely righteousness by faith that had been buried by the filth of by faith that had been buried by the filth of tradition in Catholicism.tradition in Catholicism.

The Three AngelThe Three Angel’’s Messages will do the s Messages will do the same thing only this reformation will be the same thing only this reformation will be the lastlast

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RestorationRestorationThe Last Great Revival The Last Great Revival

The Three AngelThe Three Angel’’s Messages restores:s Messages restores:The Everlasting GospelThe Everlasting GospelThe Judgment Hour MessageThe Judgment Hour MessageThe Creator and His memorial of His creation The Creator and His memorial of His creation the Sabbaththe SabbathReveals the error of EvolutionReveals the error of EvolutionReveals who Babylon is in its two phasesReveals who Babylon is in its two phasesRestores The Ten Commandments that had Restores The Ten Commandments that had been downtrodden, by revealing what the Mark been downtrodden, by revealing what the Mark of the Beast really is.of the Beast really is.

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Once by water \Once by fireOnce by water \Once by fire

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The First Angel - Rev. 14:6The First Angel - Rev. 14:6

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Point # 1Point # 1

The Everlasting The Everlasting GospelGospel

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The Two CovenantsThe Two Covenants

Old Covenant – Ex. 24:7 & 8 sealed by bloodOld Covenant – Ex. 24:7 & 8 sealed by blood

New Covenant – Heb. 9: 16 & 17 sealed by the New Covenant – Heb. 9: 16 & 17 sealed by the blood of Jesusblood of Jesus

Friday at 3 P.M. The Covenant is sealedFriday at 3 P.M. The Covenant is sealedNothing can be added after the covenant is Nothing can be added after the covenant is sealedsealed

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The Perverted Gospel According to The Perverted Gospel According to the Antichristthe Antichrist

Here is a partial list of the errors that have been introduced into the Here is a partial list of the errors that have been introduced into the gospel by the Antichrist power during their 1260 year reign. gospel by the Antichrist power during their 1260 year reign. The false baptism of sprinkling that replaces immersion.The false baptism of sprinkling that replaces immersion.The false communion service – Transubstantiation The false communion service – Transubstantiation The false Sabbath - SundayThe false Sabbath - SundayPraying to the dead saints, especially to Mary Praying to the dead saints, especially to Mary The forgiveness of sins by the priest – not by JesusThe forgiveness of sins by the priest – not by JesusPurchasing Indulgences – being revised ( Time Magazine Feb. 22, Purchasing Indulgences – being revised ( Time Magazine Feb. 22, 2009 – use credit card to minimize time in purgatory - selling mercy 2009 – use credit card to minimize time in purgatory - selling mercy and grace for money)and grace for money)A mortal man with an immortal soul – ridicules A mortal man with an immortal soul – ridicules Those who give the last gospel call must have the pure original Those who give the last gospel call must have the pure original gospel, undiluted, that man might see the beauty and the free grace gospel, undiluted, that man might see the beauty and the free grace in the plan of salvation.in the plan of salvation.

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The MessageThe Message

Rev. 14:6,7 Rev. 14:6,7 ““And I saw another angel fly in the midst of And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having heaven, having (1)(1) the everlasting gospelthe everlasting gospel to preach to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, unto them that dwell on the earth, (2)(2) to every nation, to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a saying with a loud voice, Fear God and give glory to him; loud voice, Fear God and give glory to him; (3)(3) for the for the hour of his judgment is comehour of his judgment is come: and : and (4)(4) worshipworship him him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.fountains of waters.

There are There are four major pointsfour major points in this first in this first angelangel’’s messages message

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The First AngelThe First Angel’’s Messages Message

1. Has the everlasting Gospel1. Has the everlasting Gospel

2. A world wide message \ proclamation2. A world wide message \ proclamation

3. The hour of his judgment is come3. The hour of his judgment is come

4. Worship the Creator \ Created the world 4. Worship the Creator \ Created the world in six daysin six days

These are the areas where the Devil has These are the areas where the Devil has perverted the gospelperverted the gospel

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Why some people join a churchWhy some people join a church

We must have the right perspectiveWe must have the right perspective It has a day care program for their childrenIt has a day care program for their childrenHas a social program for senior citizensHas a social program for senior citizensA beautiful edifice and all paid forA beautiful edifice and all paid forA good parking lot \ bus serviceA good parking lot \ bus serviceA popular ministerA popular ministerTo be seen at church is good for businessTo be seen at church is good for businessSome join a church as they would join a social clubSome join a church as they would join a social clubThe teaching of the Church is immaterial The teaching of the Church is immaterial

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Why Others Join A ChurchWhy Others Join A Church

Finds and accepts Jesus and forgivenessFinds and accepts Jesus and forgiveness

Has the right baptismHas the right baptism

Preaches the everlasting gospelPreaches the everlasting gospel

Adheres to the Ten CommandmentsAdheres to the Ten Commandments

Keeps the true Biblical SabbathKeeps the true Biblical Sabbath

Church supports Mission programsChurch supports Mission programs

Preparing its members for the better landPreparing its members for the better land

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The Everlasting GospelThe Everlasting Gospel Jesus Only: Jesus Only: ForgivesForgives, , SavesSaves, , SustainsSustains

and and Dwells withinDwells within..

Acts 4:12Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. we must be saved. When this message is given properly and When this message is given properly and with the power of the Holy Spirit there will with the power of the Holy Spirit there will be many miracles and converts for people be many miracles and converts for people will be converted to Jesuswill be converted to Jesus

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The Power of the Gospel The Power of the Gospel Via PeterVia Peter

Acts 5:14 Acts 5:14 ““And believers were the more added to the And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)

5:15 Insomuch that they 5:15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into brought forth the sick into the streetsthe streets, and laid [them] on beds and couches, that , and laid [them] on beds and couches, that at the least at the least the shadow of Peterthe shadow of Peter passing by might passing by might overshadow some of them. overshadow some of them.

5:16 There came also a multitude [out] of the cities 5:16 There came also a multitude [out] of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they they

were healed every one.were healed every one.

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The Everlasting GospelThe Everlasting Gospel via Paul via Paul

Acts. 19:11 Acts. 19:11 ““And God wrought special miracles by the And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: hands of Paul:

19:12 So that from his body were brought unto the 19:12 So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.

By the shadow of Peter and the By the shadow of Peter and the handkerchiefs of Paulhandkerchiefs of Paul

This is the power of the Everlasting GospelThis is the power of the Everlasting GospelThis power of miraclesThis power of miracles is to return at the end is to return at the end

of time.of time.

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World Wide Proclamation of the GospelWorld Wide Proclamation of the Gospel Rev. 14:6 Rev. 14:6 ““Preach unto them on Preach unto them on the earththe earth, and to , and to

every nationevery nation, and , and kindred, and tongue, and people,kindred, and tongue, and people,”” 1. Cannot be an independent Church here or there.1. Cannot be an independent Church here or there. 2. Must be 2. Must be OrganizedOrganized into into a world wide movement.a world wide movement. 3. Message must embrace the 3. Message must embrace the Three AngelThree Angel’’s s

Messages.Messages. The First AngelThe First Angel’’s Message:s Message: Note: Note: The everlasting gospel is recorded under the first The everlasting gospel is recorded under the first

angelangel’’s message along with the judgment message and s message along with the judgment message and the Sabbath.the Sabbath.

The Second AngelThe Second Angel’’s Message:s Message: The fall of Babylon must be part of the last message.The fall of Babylon must be part of the last message. The Third AngelThe Third Angel’’s Message:s Message: 4. The Mark of the Beast must be part of that message.4. The Mark of the Beast must be part of that message. 5. The second coming of Jesus must be part of that 5. The second coming of Jesus must be part of that

message.message.

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The Everlasting GospelThe Everlasting Gospel

This is the first part of the Three AngelThis is the first part of the Three Angel’’s s MessagesMessages

The gospel concludes with the judgmentThe gospel concludes with the judgmentThe gospel concludes with the warning The gospel concludes with the warning

about the fall of Babylon and the Mark of about the fall of Babylon and the Mark of the Beastthe Beast

This is one great final awesome warning This is one great final awesome warning message.message.

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Time when the judgment is to startTime when the judgment is to start

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The Antichrist PowerThe Antichrist Power

Catholicism has no teaching on the Catholicism has no teaching on the second coming of Jesus nor a judgment second coming of Jesus nor a judgment leading up to it.leading up to it.

Their purgatory points forward to multi – Their purgatory points forward to multi – thousands of years of suffering with no thousands of years of suffering with no second coming of Jesus in sight.second coming of Jesus in sight.

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Judgment must be over before Judgment must be over before Jesus comesJesus comes

The phase of the judgment, guilty or not guilty is The phase of the judgment, guilty or not guilty is GodGod’’s prerogative.s prerogative.

Rev. 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward Rev. 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall beshall be

1 Thess. 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from 1 Thess. 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: with the trump of God: and and the dead in Christthe dead in Christ shall shall riserise

first:first: ( (The first resurrection is for the saints only)The first resurrection is for the saints only) When Jesus comes He brings his reward with Him for When Jesus comes He brings his reward with Him for

the saints. (Resurrection and eternal life)the saints. (Resurrection and eternal life)

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Judgment Must Be Over Before Judgment Must Be Over Before Jesus ComesJesus Comes

Thus: when He comes only the righteous are Thus: when He comes only the righteous are resurrected.resurrected.

When Jesus comes He comes out of the SanctuaryWhen Jesus comes He comes out of the Sanctuary The Sanctuary is cleansed \ sins are blotted out.The Sanctuary is cleansed \ sins are blotted out. The only sins in the Sanctuary are sins of GodThe only sins in the Sanctuary are sins of God’’s peoples people Therefore Therefore their judgment has to be over their judgment has to be over beforebefore He He

comes.comes. Dan. 7:25,26 Judgment to start Dan. 7:25,26 Judgment to start afterafter 1798 1798 1 Peter 4:17 The house of God is judged 1 Peter 4:17 The house of God is judged first.first. Rev. 14:7 tells us the judgment is to proclaimed Rev. 14:7 tells us the judgment is to proclaimed before before

He comes.He comes. The judgment hour message first given in 1844The judgment hour message first given in 1844

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Worship Him that made heaven and the earth, and Worship Him that made heaven and the earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. (Rev.14:7)the sea, and the fountains of waters. (Rev.14:7)

1. Worship the Creator. Who did the Creating? 1. Worship the Creator. Who did the Creating?

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Here is a vital pointHere is a vital point Note the verse once again.Note the verse once again. Rev. 14:7Rev. 14:7 and worship him that and worship him that made heaven, and earth, made heaven, and earth,

and the seaand the sea,, and the fountains of waters. and the fountains of waters. This is This is a direct quotea direct quote from the Law, from the Law, the fourth the fourth

commandment!commandment! Exodus 20:11 Exodus 20:11 For in six days the Lord For in six days the Lord made heaven and made heaven and

earth, the sea…earth, the sea… The first AngelThe first Angel’’s Message has a direct quote s Message has a direct quote fromfrom the Law of the Law of

God and God and fromfrom the the Sabbath CommandmentSabbath Commandment.. This gives This gives emphasis to the Sabbath which is a memorial to the creation emphasis to the Sabbath which is a memorial to the creation week that Jesus spent making this world and everything on it.week that Jesus spent making this world and everything on it.

Where this is part of the 1Where this is part of the 1stst Angel Angel’’s Message, it is as a portion s Message, it is as a portion of the Everlasting Gospelof the Everlasting Gospel

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This brings emphasis to the This brings emphasis to the creation by the Creatorcreation by the Creator

Another major point of great interest is this:Another major point of great interest is this: This Sabbath Commandment, in the Law, refutes the theory of This Sabbath Commandment, in the Law, refutes the theory of

evolution.evolution. 1. 1. 1 John 3:4 1 John 3:4 ““Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also

the law: for the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.sin is the transgression of the law.”” 2. The Law says, 2. The Law says, ““For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and

earth, the sea,earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and all that in them [is], 3. If you do not believe in the six day creation,according to the Law, 3. If you do not believe in the six day creation,according to the Law,

then you are breaking the Law, which is a sin. then you are breaking the Law, which is a sin. 4. 4. Therefore, according to the Bible, it is a sin to be an Evolutionist!Therefore, according to the Bible, it is a sin to be an Evolutionist! 5. This is what the first Angel5. This is what the first Angel’’s Message is teaching us. s Message is teaching us. 6. Pope John Paul ll put his blessing on the evolutionary theory6. Pope John Paul ll put his blessing on the evolutionary theory

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The Summary of the Contents The Summary of the Contents of the First Angelof the First Angel’’s Messages Message

1. Embraces the Everlasting Gospel1. Embraces the Everlasting Gospel2. Has a world-wide proclamation \ organization2. Has a world-wide proclamation \ organization3. Announces that the judgment has started3. Announces that the judgment has started4. Worship the Creator who is Jesus4. Worship the Creator who is Jesus5. Makes emphasis to the Sabbath 5. Makes emphasis to the Sabbath

CommandmentCommandment6. Reveals to us that to believe in evolution is a 6. Reveals to us that to believe in evolution is a

sin as it breaks the Lawsin as it breaks the LawThis brings us back to the basics of the BibleThis brings us back to the basics of the Bible

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The Bible Does Not Teach The Bible Does Not Teach EvolutionEvolution

Genesis 1: 12, grass and herbs – after his kindGenesis 1: 12, grass and herbs – after his kind Verse 21 creatures in the sea – after their kindVerse 21 creatures in the sea – after their kind Verse 24 +25 cattle and creeping thingsVerse 24 +25 cattle and creeping things – – after his kindafter his kind

Chapter 2:1Chapter 2:1 ““Thus the heavens and the earth were Thus the heavens and the earth were finished,finished, and and

all the host of them.all the host of them.”” (Creation week) (Creation week) All species were made – All species were made – ““finishedfinished”” – no new species have come – no new species have come

into existence after creation week.into existence after creation week. The same God that revealed this to Moses came down and The same God that revealed this to Moses came down and spokespoke

the Law personally on Mount Sinai.the Law personally on Mount Sinai. On Sinai God reiterated the point that in six days He made the On Sinai God reiterated the point that in six days He made the

heaven and the earth. (Ex.20:11)heaven and the earth. (Ex.20:11) When God spoke on Mount Sinai He refuted evolutionWhen God spoke on Mount Sinai He refuted evolution

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The Law – The Sin DetectorThe Law – The Sin Detector

The Law that points out sin also points out The Law that points out sin also points out creation.creation.

EvolutionEvolution is a man made hypothesis. is a man made hypothesis.If If EvolutionEvolution is our roots – and is our roots – and ifif we came we came

from the monkey - did Jesus die to save from the monkey - did Jesus die to save our ancestors, the monkeys? If not – why our ancestors, the monkeys? If not – why not is a question for Christians who not is a question for Christians who believe in evolution to contemplate.believe in evolution to contemplate.

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The Second AngelThe Second Angel’’s Messages Message

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Who is Babylon?Who is Babylon?What does she do?What does she do?

The fall of Babylon is a last day event in Christianity.The fall of Babylon is a last day event in Christianity. Babylon: Babylon: WebsterWebster’’s Dictionarys Dictionary – – ““Ancient city of Babylonia (1400 B.C.) Ancient city of Babylonia (1400 B.C.) A city devoted to materialism and the pursuit of sensual pleasure.A city devoted to materialism and the pursuit of sensual pleasure.”” Babylon is mentioned 252 times in the BibleBabylon is mentioned 252 times in the Bible

– 245 times has reference to the old city of Babylon itself245 times has reference to the old city of Babylon itself

– 7 times, all in the New Testament, have a spiritual application7 times, all in the New Testament, have a spiritual application– 1 time by Peter1 time by Peter

1Peter 5:13 1Peter 5:13 ““The church that is at Babylon,The church that is at Babylon, elected together elected together with [you], saluteth you; with [you], saluteth you;

Peter was at Rome when he wrote this letter. He is making a Peter was at Rome when he wrote this letter. He is making a spiritual reference that the city of Rome is like Babylon, where they spiritual reference that the city of Rome is like Babylon, where they are worshipping many false gods.are worshipping many false gods.

Every pope is considered another God on earthEvery pope is considered another God on earth Thus Rome is spiritual Babylon \ many godsThus Rome is spiritual Babylon \ many gods Is the religion of Rome today spiritual Babylon?Is the religion of Rome today spiritual Babylon?

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Who is Spiritual Babylon Who is Spiritual Babylon Today?Today?

The book of Revelation mentions Babylon six times.The book of Revelation mentions Babylon six times. The fist time is Rev. 14:8 The fist time is Rev. 14:8 ““Babylon is fallenBabylon is fallen”” Timewise Revelation 14 is Timewise Revelation 14 is afterafter the United States comes upon the the United States comes upon the

scene in Rev. 13:11. (1776)scene in Rev. 13:11. (1776) This message was first given in 1844 with the Judgment hour messageThis message was first given in 1844 with the Judgment hour message This reference, therefore, is referring to a spiritual application to false This reference, therefore, is referring to a spiritual application to false

religious concepts in these last days as old Babylon doesnreligious concepts in these last days as old Babylon doesn’’t exist any t exist any longer.longer.

This has to be true as the Three AngelThis has to be true as the Three Angel’’s Messages constitutes the last s Messages constitutes the last warning message to the world before the end of time and the coming warning message to the world before the end of time and the coming of Jesus.of Jesus.

The second angelThe second angel’’s message, s message, ““Babylon is fallen,Babylon is fallen,”” is right in the is right in the middle of the last warning message of the Three Angels, which is to middle of the last warning message of the Three Angels, which is to be added to the Everlasting Gospel that starts the First Angelbe added to the Everlasting Gospel that starts the First Angel’’s s Message.Message.

Using PeterUsing Peter’’s application that Rome is spiritual Babylon we will look at s application that Rome is spiritual Babylon we will look at Rome once again.Rome once again.

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In Rome there is a Church. In Rev. 17 a church is In Rome there is a Church. In Rev. 17 a church is represented by a woman. This woman is called a represented by a woman. This woman is called a

whore,decked with gold, precious stones and whore,decked with gold, precious stones and pearls. This woman also has a name, pearls. This woman also has a name, MYSTERY, MYSTERY,

BABYLON THE GREAT,BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE

EARTH.EARTH.

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Babylon The GreatBabylon The Great Here is a list of the names that Here is a list of the names that

belonged to belonged to the female goddess of the female goddess of old Babylon.old Babylon.

1. A mother god1. A mother god 2. My lady or our lady2. My lady or our lady 3. The queen of heaven3. The queen of heaven 4. The virgin mother4. The virgin mother 5. The Madonna5. The Madonna 6. The weeping mother6. The weeping mother 7. The mother goddess that 7. The mother goddess that

intercedesintercedes Does it seem strange to you that Does it seem strange to you that

each of these names belong also to each of these names belong also to the modern Queen of heaven called the modern Queen of heaven called Mary, in Catholicism?Mary, in Catholicism?

Look where these names came from!Look where these names came from!

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Babylon the Great Babylon the Great MYSTERY MYSTERY

1. Calls herself the pure mother church, but God calls 1. Calls herself the pure mother church, but God calls her the mother of harlotsher the mother of harlots

2. Claims to be the true church but is drunk with the 2. Claims to be the true church but is drunk with the blood of the saintsblood of the saints

3. She who claims to be infallible is said to corrupt the 3. She who claims to be infallible is said to corrupt the earth with her teachingsearth with her teachings

4. Reverences and kisses the Bible in the Mass and 4. Reverences and kisses the Bible in the Mass and sets it aside with her traditionssets it aside with her traditions

5. She who claims to have the keys of heaven will be 5. She who claims to have the keys of heaven will be cast into the lake of fire by He who has the keys of cast into the lake of fire by He who has the keys of hellhell

6. She who says to the people, come unto me; God 6. She who says to the people, come unto me; God says to them come out of her my peoplesays to them come out of her my people

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Can Babylon Come In Two Can Babylon Come In Two Phases?Phases?

This woman - Church of Revelation 17 is This woman - Church of Revelation 17 is the mother of the mother of harlots.harlots.

If the mother is a church then the If the mother is a church then the daughters are daughters are churches as well. churches as well.

““Could this refer to Protestant Churches that practice Could this refer to Protestant Churches that practice somesome of the erroneous teachings of of the erroneous teachings of the mother the mother churchchurch??

Do you see anything wrong with the teachings of Do you see anything wrong with the teachings of (1)(1)Sunday worship,Sunday worship, (2) (2)immortality of the soulimmortality of the soul

(3) (3) sprinkling for baptism? (4) Mariology? sprinkling for baptism? (4) Mariology? (5) Transubstantion(5) Transubstantion How many Protestant Churches have these four How many Protestant Churches have these four

doctrines as their major teachings? doctrines as their major teachings?

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Babylon the Great -- MysteryBabylon the Great -- Mystery

Rev. 17:4 And the Rev. 17:4 And the womanwoman (the false Church) (the false Church) was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:fornication: (Babylonian Christians decked (Babylonian Christians decked with gold, precious stones, and gold, loves to with gold, precious stones, and gold, loves to wear jewelry) wear jewelry)

17:5 And upon her forehead [was] a name 17:5 And upon her forehead [was] a name written, written, MYSTERY, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, , THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

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ChristianityChristianity At one time Catholicism was pureAt one time Catholicism was pure At one time Protestantism was pure At one time Protestantism was pure Catholicism became corrupted Catholicism became corrupted Protestantism has become corrupted she has split into Protestantism has become corrupted she has split into

over 600 denominationsover 600 denominations Surly this is confusion and Babylon stands for confusion, Surly this is confusion and Babylon stands for confusion,

especially in religionespecially in religion Thus when you have the term, Thus when you have the term, ““Babylon is FallenBabylon is Fallen”” in in

reference to religion you have to look closely to see what reference to religion you have to look closely to see what God is saying. God is saying.

There must be fallen Babylonian There must be fallen Babylonian ChristiansChristians..

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Babylon the Great is the Beast power that Babylon the Great is the Beast power that Protestant America makes an image to.Protestant America makes an image to.

There was no question in the minds of the Protestant There was no question in the minds of the Protestant Churches four to five hundred years ago who the Churches four to five hundred years ago who the Beast power, revealed in the book of Daniel was. Beast power, revealed in the book of Daniel was.

ThatThat’’s was why Protestantism was born.s was why Protestantism was born. Protestant means to protest against Protestant means to protest against any doctrine any doctrine

not Biblical, such as;not Biblical, such as; Purgatory – Praying to the dead saints, especially Purgatory – Praying to the dead saints, especially

Mary, Transubstantiation, Killing anyone Mary, Transubstantiation, Killing anyone considered a heretic, selling indulgences - grace, considered a heretic, selling indulgences - grace, priest forgiving sins, Tradition above Bible. The priest forgiving sins, Tradition above Bible. The Pope, another God on earth. Pope infallible.Pope, another God on earth. Pope infallible.

Protestants would rather burn at the stake than Protestants would rather burn at the stake than accept these heresies, and they did, by the millions accept these heresies, and they did, by the millions

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Catholicism Persecuted her Catholicism Persecuted her MillionsMillions

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WhatWhat AboutAbout

Protestantism?Protestantism?

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There is a Prophecy telling what There is a Prophecy telling what Protestantism will do in the near futureProtestantism will do in the near future

Revelation 13:12Revelation 13:12 tells us Protestantism will tells us Protestantism will persecute as did the Beast power before him.persecute as did the Beast power before him.

““And And he exerciseth he exerciseth all the powerall the power of of the first the first beast before him,beast before him, and causeth the earth and and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.healed.””

The beast before it was the Catholic persecuting The beast before it was the Catholic persecuting power.power.

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Prediction of Final PersecutionPrediction of Final Persecution Daniel 12:7 Daniel 12:7

““And I heard the man clothed in linen, which And I heard the man clothed in linen, which [was] upon the waters of the river, when he [was] upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that [it shall be] for a time, times, and an half; that [it shall be] for a time, times, and an half; (1260 years - 538-1798) and (1260 years - 538-1798) and when he shall have when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy accomplished to scatter the power of the holy peoplepeople, all these [things] shall be finished., all these [things] shall be finished.””

One more persecution after 1798 and before the end.One more persecution after 1798 and before the end.

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The Bible Predicts A False The Bible Predicts A False Prophet At The End Of TimeProphet At The End Of Time

Revelation 13:12Revelation 13:12 Protestantism will exercise Protestantism will exercise all all the powerthe power of the first beast of the first beast before itbefore it. . Protestantism will become a persecuting power.Protestantism will become a persecuting power.

The Beast power The Beast power before itbefore it was Catholicism who was Catholicism who did all the persecuting and had the deadly did all the persecuting and had the deadly wound (1798) that was healed. (1929) wound (1798) that was healed. (1929)

When Protestantism persecutes it is known as a When Protestantism persecutes it is known as a FALSE PROPHETFALSE PROPHET..

Rev. 14:12 A false prophet would be against the Rev. 14:12 A false prophet would be against the Commandments of God.Commandments of God.

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The False ProphetThe False Prophet

The teachings of the false prophet:The teachings of the false prophet:1. Sunday sacredness1. Sunday sacredness2. Immortality of the soul2. Immortality of the soul3. Temporal Millennium3. Temporal Millennium4. The return of the Jews to Palestine 4. The return of the Jews to Palestine

(1948)(1948)

These are the false teaching of the false These are the false teaching of the false prophetprophet

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Rev.19:20 puts Catholicism and Protestantism together as a Rev.19:20 puts Catholicism and Protestantism together as a persecuting power. persecuting power. ““And And the beastthe beast was taken, was taken, and with himand with him the the false false prophetprophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. worshipped his image. These bothThese both were cast alive into a lake of fire were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.burning with brimstone.”” In the days of Jesus, two religious groups, Sadducees and Pharisees In the days of Jesus, two religious groups, Sadducees and Pharisees finally joined to persecute Jesus. In our day – Catholicism and finally joined to persecute Jesus. In our day – Catholicism and Protestantism will join to persecute GodProtestantism will join to persecute God’’s people.s people.The Beast represents Catholicism & the False Prophet is ProtestantismThe Beast represents Catholicism & the False Prophet is ProtestantismThey unite in the last great persecution towards the saints. They unite in the last great persecution towards the saints. Who are the saints?Who are the saints? ““Here is the patience of the saints: here [are] they that keep the Here is the patience of the saints: here [are] they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”” Rev. 14:12 Rev. 14:12

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How to Identify Last Day SaintsHow to Identify Last Day SaintsRev. 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: Rev. 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints:

here [are] they that keep the commandments here [are] they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.of God, and the faith of Jesus.

1. They keep the commandments (Sabbath)1. They keep the commandments (Sabbath)2. They have developed a faith like Jesus 2. They have developed a faith like Jesus

had.had.3. They will be persecuted by popular 3. They will be persecuted by popular

Babylonian ChristianityBabylonian ChristianityThe Bible does not offer us a bed of roses in The Bible does not offer us a bed of roses in

these last days but it does offer us all these last days but it does offer us all eternity if we are faithful.eternity if we are faithful.

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How Will Protestantism Persecute?How Will Protestantism Persecute?

Revelation 13:Revelation 13:

v. 14 Makes an imagev. 14 Makes an image

v. 15 The Image enforces the Mark of the Beastv. 15 The Image enforces the Mark of the Beast

v. 16 Only those who have the Mark can buy v. 16 Only those who have the Mark can buy and selland sell

v. 15 Enforces a death decree on those who do v. 15 Enforces a death decree on those who do not have the Marknot have the Mark

THE BIBLE PREDICTS PERSECUTION BY THE BIBLE PREDICTS PERSECUTION BY PROTESTANTISM NEAR THE END OF TIMEPROTESTANTISM NEAR THE END OF TIME

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Revelation 14: 9 -10Revelation 14: 9 -10““THE MARK OF THE BEASTTHE MARK OF THE BEAST””

And And the third angelthe third angel followed them, saying with a loud followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive [his] mark in his forehead, or in his hand, receive [his] mark in his forehead, or in his hand,

14:10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of 14:10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: presence of the Lamb:

14:11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up 14:11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. receiveth the mark of his name.

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Identifying The Mark of the BeastIdentifying The Mark of the Beast

Rev. Rev. ““14:12 Here is the patience of the 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here [are] they that keep the saints: here [are] they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.Jesus.””

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~Note The Contrast~~Note The Contrast~

The saints keep the commandments (v.12)The saints keep the commandments (v.12)This indicatesThis indicates that those who have the Mark of that those who have the Mark of

the Beast and the Image the Beast and the Image do not keep the do not keep the CommandmentsCommandments..

The last great conflict is over the Law of God, The last great conflict is over the Law of God, namely the Sabbathnamely the Sabbath

Be aware of a non-biblical Sabbath – Sunday Be aware of a non-biblical Sabbath – Sunday law \ worship that originated with the Beast law \ worship that originated with the Beast power in 336 A.D. - before there were any power in 336 A.D. - before there were any Protestant Churches.Protestant Churches.

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WHO MAKES THE IMAGE TO WHO MAKES THE IMAGE TO THE BEAST?THE BEAST?

And And I beheld another beastI beheld another beast coming up out of the coming up out of the earth;earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. as a dragon.

13:12 And he exerciseth 13:12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first all the power of the first beast before himbeast before him, and causeth , and causeth the earththe earth and them and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose whose deadly wound was healed.deadly wound was healed.

Only one Church received a deadly wound (1798)Only one Church received a deadly wound (1798) The same one had the wound healed (1929)The same one had the wound healed (1929) 13:13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh 13:13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh

fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, men,

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WHO MAKES WHO MAKES ““THE IMAGETHE IMAGE”” TO TO THE BEAST?THE BEAST?

Rev. 13:14Rev. 13:14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by [the means of] those miracles which he had power to by [the means of] those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to do in the sight of the beast; saying to themthem that dwell on that dwell on the earth, that the earth, that theythey should make an should make an imageimage to the beast, to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. which had the wound by a sword, and did live.

13:15 And he had power 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the to give life unto the imageimage of the beast, that the image of the beast should both of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the the imageimage of the beast should be killed. of the beast should be killed.

The Image is an Image of the MarkThe Image is an Image of the Mark

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THE IMAGETHE IMAGEANDAND

THE MARKTHE MARKThe power behind the The power behind the IMAGE IMAGE brings forth brings forth the the

death decreedeath decreeThe MARK brings forth The MARK brings forth the wrath of Godthe wrath of GodThe governments \ powers that embrace the The governments \ powers that embrace the

IMAGE and the MARK are united in the IMAGE and the MARK are united in the persecution of Godpersecution of God’’s people in the last days.s people in the last days.

The Mark is associated with the Beast. Who is The Mark is associated with the Beast. Who is the Image associated with?the Image associated with?

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The MARK and the IMAGE have to The MARK and the IMAGE have to be associated within Christianitybe associated within Christianity

The Mark is associated with European The Mark is associated with European Catholic Christianity and the Image is Catholic Christianity and the Image is associated with American Protestant associated with American Protestant Christianity.Christianity.

The Mark and the Image unite for the last The Mark and the Image unite for the last persecutionpersecution

The contrast has to be - The contrast has to be - good – vs - evil.good – vs - evil.GodGod’’s law and standard must be s law and standard must be

abrogated by the Image and the Mark.abrogated by the Image and the Mark.

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~Note The Contrast~~Note The Contrast~

The saints keep the commandments (v.12)The saints keep the commandments (v.12)This indicatesThis indicates that those who have the that those who have the

Mark and the Image Mark and the Image do notdo not..The last great conflict is over the Law of The last great conflict is over the Law of

God, namely the SabbathGod, namely the SabbathThe mark and the image is a joint The mark and the image is a joint

movement known as movement known as THE MARK OF THE THE MARK OF THE BEASTBEAST that receives the wrath of God that receives the wrath of God

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Sunday LawsSunday Laws

The Mark and the Image will bring about The Mark and the Image will bring about unbiblical Sunday laws.unbiblical Sunday laws.

Forced religious laws bring forth Forced religious laws bring forth persecution and this last persecution ends persecution and this last persecution ends with a death decree.with a death decree.

The Image enforces the Mark.The Image enforces the Mark.Forced religion takes away religious Forced religion takes away religious

liberty and stifles the conscience of liberty and stifles the conscience of freedom.freedom.

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The Conclusion The Conclusion

This is the message of the Three angelThis is the message of the Three angel’’s s The Devil fights to keep his erroneous The Devil fights to keep his erroneous

teaching as prominent and uses the death teaching as prominent and uses the death decree to enforce them.decree to enforce them.

It will easy to enforce as all the world has It will easy to enforce as all the world has already been deceived into Sunday already been deceived into Sunday keepingkeeping

This brings the last great showdown of This brings the last great showdown of good and evil.good and evil.