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On last week's broadcast we discussed a few of the prophecies that prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Popes of the Roman Catholic church have indeed fulfilled the prophecies pertaining to Antichrist. At the end of the broadcast I shared what I consider to be the most revealing prophecy of all concerning Antichrist. It is the prophecy that declares the church Antichrist uses as his "base of operations" here on Earth will be a church that mixes Babylonian beliefs with Christian beliefs. As promised, I will answer the question, "is there really a 'Christian church' out there that truly embraces 'Babylonian rituals' as prophecy proclaims for our day?

In the Scriptures we find a prophetic explanation of the church of Antichrist. The Lord God who is a God of divine order, gives us many identifiable facts that point to this very church. So many, that it makes it overwhelmingly easy for the child of God THAT TRUSTS their Heavenly Father and His Word to see with their own eyes. Please understand the Bible is the KEY! For if you do not trust Him or His Word, then it may be you this following passage describes as one who embraces the flesh over and above the Spirit. It is proclaimed in 1 Corinthians 2:14, "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."

Not long ago a dear friend of this ministry brought the following prophetic fact to my attention. Please note the following proclamation made by Pope John Paul II on March 25, 2000. This proclamation is in fact a fulfillment of "ONE" of the identifiable characteristics of Antichrist himself. If you would like to see a summery of the "major" characteristics of Antichrist, stop by my website and view the page titled, "19 Major facts of Antichrist"

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THE POPE IDENTIFIES HIMSELF AS "THE SWEET CHRIST"

"In founders and foundresses [of the consecrated orders of nuns and priests, etc.] we see a constant and lively sense of the Church, which they manifest by their full participation in all aspects of the Church's life, and in THEIR READY OBEDIENCE TO THE BISHOPS AND ESPECIALLY TO THE ROMAN PONTIFF. Against this background of love towards Holy Church, 'the pillar and bulwark of the truth' (1 Tim 3:15), we readily understand the devotion of Saint Francis of Assisi for 'THE LORD POPE', the daughterly outspokenness of Saint Catherine of Siena towards the one whom she called 'SWEET CHRIST ON EARTH', the apostolic obedience and the sentire cum Ecclesia of Saint Ignatius Loyola, and the joyful profession of faith made by Saint Teresa of Avila: 'I am a daughter of the Church'. We can also understand the deep desire of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus: 'In the heart of the Church, my mother, I will be love'. These testimonies are representative of the full ecclesial communion which the Saints, founders and foundresses, have shared in diverse and often difficult times and circumstances. THEY ARE EXAMPLES WHICH CONSECRATED PERSONS NEED CONSTANTLY TO RECALL if they are to resist the particularly strong centrifugal and disruptive forces at work today. A DISTINCTIVE ASPECT OF ECCLESIAL COMMUNION IS ALLEGIANCE OF MIND AND HEART TO THE MAGISTERIUM OF THE BISHOPS, an allegiance which must be lived honestly and clearly testified to before the People of God by all consecrated persons, especially those involved in theological research, teaching, publishing, catechesis and the use of the means of social communication. BECAUSE CONSECRATED PERSONS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE CHURCH, THEIR ATTITUDE IN THIS REGARD IS OF IMMENSE IMPORTANCE FOR THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF GOD" (Pope John Paul II, "Apostolic Exhortation on the Consecrated Life and Its Mission in the Church and in the World," to the bishops and clergy, religious orders and congregations, societies of apostolic life, secular institutes, and all the faithful, given in Rome, at Saint Peter's, March 25, 1996)

Besides the obvious flesh exalting words used in this article to glorify the Pope rather than the Lord who created him. Besides the fact that Romans chapter 1 verse 25 declares those that worship as this article portrays, are not only in grave sin, they are also given up unto their own vile affections, which in turn results in decadent sexual behaviours. And none of us have to be reminded about this major problem within the Catholic church, proving this prophetic judgment is unique to them. Besides all this, what we see here is the prophetic Word of God being glorified in 100% accurately in regards to even the minutest detail concerning Antichrist.

It is written in Revelation 13:1 that the organization of Antichrist will be that of a blasphemous nature. One that will actually think to "take the place of God" on Earth. Is it not written in 1 John 2:22 that Antichrist will be one that denies Jesus is the Christ? And does not this Pope openly declare HIMSELF to be the Christ in the afore mentioned article? Are not the actual words, "sweet Christ" being attributed to the Popes of the Roman Catholic church? Well, that very same Scripture in 1John also declares all Popes be a LIARS. For it IS written plainly in ...

1 John 2:22, "Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son."

To proclaim the Pope "sweet Christ on earth" or to proclaim that all mankind MUST have total allegiance with the "Magisteruim of the Bishops" rather than Jesus Christ Himself is utter blasphemy. In Revelation 17:5 we read, "And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH."

In this broadcast I would like to share "just a few" of the key points relating to the "Whore of Babylon" and what the Bible has to say about her. There are many aspects to this prophecy, but what I would like to do at this time is to just touch on a few of the major BLUNT ones that every Christian should be aware of. I do so in the hopes that you are blessed with enough information so as to have the "mystery" revealed unto you as to WHO this Babylonian whore is.

In Revelation 17:3-6, we find... "So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration."

Here we see a few prophetic symbols describing certain aspects pertaining to the church of Antichrist. How does the Bible define these symbols for us? In last weeks broadcast I went over a few of these definitions with you. However, it bears repeating, and those new to the broadcast need to hear it as well. First I will share the Biblical definition for each of these symbols. Then I will share the historic facts that prove the Roman Catholic church fulfills these prophetic facts that describe the Whore of Babylon.

For it is written in Jeremiah 6:2 that, "I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman." And we also understand Zion to be the church because Isaiah 51:16, declares, "...say unto Zion, Thou art my people."

Because Daniel 7:17 tells us that, "These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth."

Prophecy also states that one definition of Blasphemy = To claim to be as God

John 10:33, "The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God."

And prophecy states the other definition of Blasphemy = To claim to be able to forgive men's sins

Mark 2:7 states, "Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?"

Because the Angel actually tells John in Revelation 17:9, "...The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth." And by the way, Strong's # 3735. gives the definition that the word "Mountains" here can also be translated as "Mount, or Hill"

This needs no Scriptural definition, it's that obvious. However, for those that would want to understand that when it says "blood of the saints" here it actually means to SHED their blood, go to Revelation 16:6 and read, "For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets..."

Before going further, I want you to understand that Daniel 7:23 tells us this Beast will be "diverse from all kingdoms." We need to know this prophetic fact for a reason that I will share in a moment. Please understand this woman that is sitting ON the beast is actually a CHURCH sitting on a NATION because of how Daniel defines a "beast" in prophecy. When Daniel said, there will be a kingdom that will arise that will be TOTALLY DIFFERENT (diverse) from any other kingdom that ever existed on Earth, he wasn't kidding! This is one MAJOR prophetic description that cannot be ignored. The Woman/Church that sits upon this Beast/Nation has never happened before Daniel's time. And as we see in documented recorded history, it only happened ONCE after Daniel's prophecy. There is only one place on Earth that this prophetic description can be seen perfectly fulfilled in. The Vatican! How so? Never was there a nation that was both a church AND a nation that the same time! NEVER! With that in mind, lets take a look at these symbols and see do they truly line up with the Vatican of the Roman Catholic church?

By the way, for the sake of time I will only share one historic fact per fulfillment. If you would like literally hundreds of documented facts, just visit Presents of God ministry's website at www.RemnantofGod.org. I will repeat that address at the end of the broadcast.

Woman = church
Is not the Roman Catholic Vatican indeed a CHURCH? Of course it is.

Scarlet color = Sin
Does the Roman Catholic Church acknowledge the fact that it is a sin filled nation?

I could actually do dozens of broadcasts on all the sins that have been committed as well as embraced within the Roman Catholic church. However, most of us are already aware of this. It's the prophetic facts we need to concentrate on now, for the time is indeed short!

Beast = nation
Is the Catholic Church also a nation? Yes it is. They have their own money, which by the way was just put down to embrace the one world currency that has been spearheaded by Rome in Europe. The Vatican has diplomats, ambassadors, heads of state, an army, a national budget, citizens, spy's, laws, UN status, etc.

Blasphemy = To claim to be as God
Do the Pope's of the Roman Catholic church proclaim themselves to be God on Earth?

The title "Lord God the Pope" is found within a gloss of Extravagantes of Pope John XXII, title 14, chapter 4, In an Antwerp edition of the Extravagantes, the words, Our Lord God the Pope can be found in column 153. In a Paris edition, they are found in column 140.

And of course, let's not forget the article I started this broadcast with proclaiming the Pope as "The Sweet Christ" on Earth.

As we already know, the Catholic church does in fact proclaim their ability to "absolve" men of their sins against the Lord, the "confessional" of the Roman Catholic Church is indeed an open admission of blasphemy exposing the Vatican as Antichrist's dwelling

Seven heads = seven mountains
Does Rome really reside on Seven mountains/hills? (Strong's # 3735)

Yes it does. Do a search online for "Seven Hills" and you will find numerous sites that prove Rome does indeed sit upon the seven hills as Revelation declares.

"During Pagan Rome's tenure (Rev 12:3,4) they represented the 10 barbarian tribes that supported the papacy in eventually bringing down the Roman empire. (Dan 7:23,24) These tribes later became modern Europe. In the last days, they represent all the nations of the world UNITED in the end time coalition (Rev 16:14; 17:12,13,16) which will support "Babylon the great" in her warfare against God's people." God's end time church page 4

Blood of the Saints = Martyrdom
Is the catholic church the one that History records as the killer of the children of the Lord?

According to Brief Bible Readings p. 16 it states, "For teaching faith contrary to the teaching of the Church of Rome, history records the martyrdom of more than 100 million people."

"Under these bloody maxims [Roman Catholic decrees to kill Protestants] those persecutions were carried on . . After the signal of open martyrdom had been given in the canons of Orleans, there followed the extirpation of the [French] Albigenses, under the form of a crusade, the establishment of the inquisition, the cruel attempts to extinguish the [Swiss] Waldenses, the martyrdoms of the [English] Lollards, the cruel wars to exterminate the Bohemians, the burning of Huss and Jerome, and multitudes of other confessors, before the Reformation; and afterwards the ferocious cruelties practiced in the Netherlands, the martyrdoms of Queen Mary's reign, the extinction by fire and sword of the reformation in Spain and Italy, by freed and open persecution In Poland, the massacre of Bartholomew, the perjuries of the [French] Huguenots by the [Catholic] League, . . . and all the cruelties and perjuries connected with the revocation of the edict of Nantes [in France]. These are the more open and conspicuous facts which explain the prophecy [of Daniel Seven], besides the slow and secret murders of the holy tribunal of the Inquisition."--T. R. Birks, The Four Prophetic Empires, 1845 ed., pp. 248-249.

If you would like an overwhelming collection of historic records regarding the well over 100 million Christians killed by the Roman Catholic church. I suggest reading the Foxe's book of Martyrs. You can access it free online.

This book is NOT for the squeamish! It contains rather graphic evidence of HOW Christians were killed by the Popes of the Roman Catholic Church that prophecy declares as ANTICHRIST.

Did you also notice this...? In Revelation 17:4, it boldly proclaims, "...the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:"

No one on planet earth is a stranger to the gold, precious stones, pearls, artifacts, sculptures, and paintings that are literally dripping from ever nook and cranny of the Vatican's walls, ceilings, and display cases. As for the colors scarlet and purple, these are indeed the official colors of the Roman Catholic church, not unlike the colors of the decadent gangs of any major city in the USA. One can see this fact overwhelmingly displayed in the pageantry of Rome. Christmas, Easter, and the so called "holy days of obligation" embraced within this church offer all with eyes to see the multitudes of Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, and yes, even the Pope himself arrayed in the colors spoken of in the prophecies of a God of absolute accuracy. PURPLE AND SCARLET!

We just covered a "small" list of the massive amount of prophecies declared in the Word of a God. To cover all the prophecies in detail would make for a book of a grandiose girth. After studying these prophecies over the years, one can see how every doctrine of the Lord Jesus has it's own evil counterfeit from hell. Doctrines that are actually designed to appear "Christlike" so as to confuse the heart that peers upon it in a most decadent way. That's why Jesus declared that we should "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Matthew 7:15 They will "speak" of Christianity so as to draw you in, however, they will embrace Satan and his lies instead.

I started "Presents of God ministry" a little over 16 years ago. I have discovered many facts concerning the Roman Catholic Church that link it directly with the prophecies in the Word concerning the Whore of Babylon. But without a doubt, the most graphic and exposing of all these prophecies that I have seen over the last 16 years would have to be the absolute direct connection of the Pagan Babylonian system of Idolatry and all it's rituals, embraced within the Roman Catholic church of today.

First notice the collection of documented quotes that are (thank to the WWW) extremely easy to research as authentic... (For additional documented historic quotes click here) Not only does the Roman Catholic church embrace the teachings of Babylon, she also admits to doing so without any remorse.

Cardinal Newman admits in his book that; the "temples, incense, oil lamps, votive offerings, holy water, Holidays, and seasons of devotion, processions, blessings of the fields, sacerdotal vestments, the tonsure (of priests, monks and nuns), images, and statues... are all of PAGAN ORIGIN." -The Development of the Christian Religion Cardinal Newman p.359

The penetration of the religion of Babylon became so general and well known that Rome was called the "New Babylon." -Faith of our fathers 1917 ed. Cardinal Gibbons, p. 106

"In order to attach to Christianity great attraction in the eyes of the nobility, the priests adopted the outer garments and adornments which were used in pagan cults." -Life of Constantine, Eusabius, cited in Altai-Nimalaya, p. 94

"The Church did everything it could to stamp out such 'pagan' rites, but had to capitualet and allow the rites to continue with only the name of the local diety changed to some Christian saint's name." -Religious Tradition and Myth. Dr. Edwin Goodenough, Professor of Religion, Harvard University. p. 56, 57

"Confiding then in the power of Christianity to resist the infection of evil, and to transmute the instruments and appendages of demon worship to an evangelical use... the rulers of the church from early times were prepared should occasion arise, to adopt, or imitate, or sanction the existing rites and customs of the populace." -Development of Christian Doctrine, Cardinal Newman. p. 372

Ellen White declared many years ago that, "...The world, cloaked with a form of righteousness, walked into the church. Now the work of corruption rapidly progressed. Paganism, while appearing to be vanquished, became the conqueror. Her spirit controlled the church. Her doctrines, ceremonies, and superstitions were incorporated into the faith and worship of the professed followers of Christ." -The Great Controversy, p. 50

At this time I would like to share with you a partial list of facts that I have researched over the years. You can gain access to the entire list on my "19 major facts of Antichrist" page on the website. This is a list of Babylonian ritualistic worship provisions that are now found to be incorporated into the Roman Catholic system of worship requirements. By the way, Scriptures also declare that the Whore of Babylon is also the MOTHER OF HARLOTS in Revelation 17:5. In other words, if your Church is doing as this church, then it is a daughter of the Whore. Listen to the following Pagan rituals and see if your church is doing this as well. In order to get the full effect of what is in this list, I will mention the Babylonian ritual first, and then immediately share how the Roman Catholic church tried to cover up the Pagan ritual by giving it a Christian name. In other words, you are about to see the wolf without his sheeps clothing on.

As research continues, this list will grow...

INVENTED FOR THE PAGAN SUN GOD BALLIM "CHRISTIAN" DOCTRINES OF THE VATICAN

1. The nativity of the Sun, the birth of Tammuz Dec. 25	The nativity of Jesus, Christmas Dec 25
2. The Midsummer festival held Jun 24	The Nativity of St. John held June 24
3. The assumption of Semiramus who became the mother goddess	The assumption of Mary, who became the mother of God
4. The mother goddess was worshipped as the Queen of Heaven. Jer. 7:18	The Virgin Mary worshipped as the Queen of Heaven.
5. Cakes decorated to the goddess with a "T" drawn on it. Jer. 44:17,19	Hot cross buns
6. 40 days fasting for Tammuz, Ezek. 8:14	40 days of Lent
7. Festival of Easter. Ezek 8:16	The festival of Easter
8. The resurrection of Tammuz at Easter and the procession of graven images during holy week	The procession of graven images of Jesus, Mary, and Peter, and of the saints
9. Veneration of graven images of Baal, Ishtar, Tammuz and lesser gods in the heavens	Veneration of graven images of Jesus, Mary, Peter, and of the "lesser" saints in the heavens
10. The belief of immortality of the soul and burning place of torment	The belief of immortality of the soul and burning place of torment
11. The doctrine of purgatory	The doctrine of purgatory
12. The belief of the dead visiting the living, feast held for all in November, (All souls day)	The festival of all souls day held Nov. 2, and all saints day held Nov. 1
13. Burning incense and candles Jer 11:17; Ezek 8:11	The burning of incense and candles
14. Chants and repetitive prayers. Beaded prayer chains.	Gregorian chants and the Rosary
15. Symbol of the cross as symbol of Sun worship	The crucifix
16. Amulets and idols to scare away evil spirits	The wearing of crucifixes and medals displayed for protection. (Scapular = main fact)
17. The round disk "sun" wafer IHS symbol of Isis, Horus & Seb, eaten as food for the soul	The wafer used in the Eucharist is round with IHS engraved on it.
18. Painting of the child (Tammuz) and mother (Semiramus) with the glory of the Sun around their heads	Paintings of the child (Jesus) and mother (Mary) with halos or of the Sun around their heads
19. Infant baptism, and sprinkling of holy water	Infant baptism, and sprinkling of holy water
20. Necromancy (Talking to the dead)	Mysticism (Novenas to the dead)
21. The first day of the week kept sacred to honor Baal. "SUN"day	The change of 7th day Sabbath to "SUN"day
22. Title Pontifex Maximus name for chief head of the pagan Babylonian system of idolatry	Pontifex Maximus one of the first names for the Pope
23. Janus and Cybele, holders of the keys to Heaven and Hell	The pope claims to have the keys of Peter
24. The high priest kings carried on a throne to the to the Temple of his god	The Pope carried on a portable throne to the Basilica of St. Peter (Sedia Gestoria)
25. The Pagan high priest king believed to be the incarnate of the Sun god	The Pope proclaims to be Christ's Vicar here on Earth
26. Offerings of "good works" to appease the gods	Penance, indulgences, salvation by works
27. Houses for the virgin priestesses(Prostitutes) to be employed at Pagan temples	Nuns
28. Human sacrifices burned by fire as offering to appease Sun god	Opposers of doctrines of the Roman Catholic church burned at the stake