Could there be lost people alive in earth’s last days who are closely related, by blood or proximity, to the professed people of God (many of whom are apostates) who will successfully escape from [the] hand of the king of the North? Emphatically yes!
Read MoreGod’s people are to remain faithful while being watchful. It is wise to tread gingerly rather than to become dogmatic over any theory. That being said, it is also wise to make clear and plain that which is clear and plain.
Read MoreSince that time, the Roman Church has worked to swell and restore its influence in political and religious arenas around the world. Its complete healing is yet future, and the Bible tells us that it will be short-lived.
Read MoreDuring the 1260 years of papal supremacy, the king of the South was quiet. But verse 40 represents a pivotal point on the timeline.
Read MoreThis relationship strategy has allowed the king of the North to use the strongest fortresses for his own purposes. His actions are, in reality, against them, but they do not perceive it…
Read MoreThe prophetic statement here shows that the mainstream New Testament church will be fraught with a record uncannily similar to the failures of ancient Israel: falling again and again into idolatry and false worship!
Read MoreThe papal system speaks of continuity with the early church, claiming Peter as the first “pope”, but this is not supported by Scripture.
Read MoreRome, in its papal phase, also operates according to his own will. It is a system of thinking that has ensnared much of the world…
Read MoreCould this be why God allows His professed followers to undergo persecution? . . . . Many Christians boast of their blessings, naming the absence of persecution among them. Actually, the very opposite is true. The greatest blessings are those things which challenge our beliefs and spur us to grow in faith.
Read MoreTheir dependence upon the Holy Spirit’s leading was their only layer of defense against loss of life.
Read MoreIt was called a “dangerous book”, and the masses were taught that only priests were qualified to explain its contents. The simple truths of God’s plan of salvation were replaced with instruction to . . .
Read MoreBear in mind that it is during the pagan phase of Rome that we transition from Old Testament to New Testament days. Jesus, after suffering a horrendous death on a Roman cross, but not for Himself (Daniel 9:26) – beloved, He did it for us! – He arose victorious, also on our behalf, and ascended directly into His role as our Advocate, our heavenly High Priest.
Read MoreThe pressure to compromise is part and parcel to a fallen world under Satan’s control. Nevertheless, the preservation of God’s remnant is a standing, divine promise. Those of the remnant are described as law-abiding citizens of heaven, who love Him and keep His commandments.
Read MoreThe removal of the seat of the empire from Rome to Constantinople signaled the downfall of the empire in the west. In addition to the loss of prestige, the west was left vulnerable to the incursions of foreign enemies.
Read MoreThe church was growing like wildfire. In the wake of imprisonment and death for Christians, many others were springing to life in their place.
Read MoreResistance to Roman rule was broken with the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra, a turning point in Roman history. The 3000-year Ptolemaic dynasty ended. Egypt lost independence and became a Roman province, and Rome itself changed from a republic to an empire.
Read MoreThrough “leagues of friendship” and political alliances, Rome’s foundation was laid . . .
Read MoreBut as soon as he was in full power, his suspicious, insecure nature took over. Thousands were executed at the slightest perception of a threat to his power.
Read MoreIt was during the reign of Augustus Caesar that Rome reached the pinnacle of its greatness.
Read MoreThe conspirators defended themselves, claiming they were acting on behalf of the Roman Republic. After the murder, the Senate changed the name of his birth month from Quintilis to July in his honor. Nevertheless, Julius Caesar’s assassination sparked a series of civil wars that paved the way for his adopted son Octavian, actually a great-nephew, to rise to power.
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