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The pope of Rome the antichrist?

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If I aint mistaken scripture seems to point in that direction.

Consider a few things. The seat of his residence will be in Rome, which is built upon seven hills.
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters, Rev 17:1. This verse refers to the antichrist, and in verse 9, his seat is identified. This calls for a mind with wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated; Rev 17:9.
 
Let's go on....

According to verses 10 and 11, he (the antichrist) will succeed the emperor in this territory. The seven heads refer to the 7 manners of government in Rome. During John's time, five forms of government had already run their course. The sixth, consisting of the rule of the emperors, was in place at the time, after which the seventh would follow. And who succeded the emperors in Rome? The pope of course.

they are also seven kings, five of whom have fallen, one is, the other has not yet come, and when he does come he must remain only a little while. 11 As for the beast that was and is not, it is an eighth but it belongs to the seven, and it goes to destruction. Revelation 17:10-11
 
He whose name would constitute the number six hundred and sixty-six would ascend the throne upon the destruction of the empire, and the ten kings would simultaneously receive power to govern with him.
And the ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received royal power, but they are to receive authority as kings for one hour, together with the beast. Rev 17:12.

This gets even more difficult to deny when you realize this all transpired between 500 and 600 A.D.
 
And, this person, the pope will again introduce pagan idolatry and the worship of images. One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. Rev 13:3. & 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. 13 It performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, 14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived. 15 And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. 12-15.

If you know your history you will know the pagan empire received a mortal wound from Constantine the Great who eliminated idolatry. Idolatry, however, was restored by the 7th head, the pope by re-introducing idolatry and the worship of images.
 
This person whose name is 666 would be worshipped, and receive superhuman honor, And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” Rev 13:4.

This person would blaspheme God and His church, And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. 6 It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling,[a] that is, those who dwell in heaven. Rev 13:5-6

he will engage and prevail in holy warfare, 7 Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them.[a] And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, 8 and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. Rev 13:7-8 He will reign for 42 months.

The world will be loyal to him and follow him, and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. Rev 13:8.

he will cloak everything with an appearance of piety; he would have the horns of a lamb, but speak as a dragon, Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. Rev 13:11.

he will deceive by means of lying wonders, 13 It performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, 14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived. Rev 13:13-14.

he whose name is 666 would make idolatry compulsory, and put to death whoever would not comply, And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. Rev 13:15.

he would compel everyone to acknowledge him and to name themselves after him, or to declare their alliance to him. They would be required to bear a mark; whoever would refuse to do so would not be able to buy or sell, and a social relationship with such would be forbidden, 16 Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave,[a] to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, 17 so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. Rev 13:16-17.


Whoever has checked the history will probably see the consistency here with the Pope and the RCC. It's obvious that the RCC or the pope don't see this, if they did there would probably be no more pope, as I think he would step down quickly.
 
This person whose name is 666 would be worshipped, and receive superhuman honor, And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” Rev 13:4.
Who places himself in the temple of God? who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. 2 Thess 2:4.

But scripture teaches the church is God's home. if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 1 Tim 3:15.

And what is God's temple according to scripture?
What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said,

“I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them,
and I will be their God,
and they shall be my people.
2 Cor 6:16.

This antichrist would sit in the church as if he were God, viewing himself as the head of the church; he will not approach the church as an external enemy and do battle against the church as such, but would rather proceed from within her and occupy the position of headship in the church.

If you think about it honestly, is there someone besides the Pope that this would apply to? Who else is openly recognized as head and to who else have they given the title, "Our Lord God the Pope?"
 
Who places himself in the temple of God? who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. 2 Thess 2:4.

But scripture teaches the church is God's home. if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 1 Tim 3:15.

And what is God's temple according to scripture?
What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said,

“I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them,
and I will be their God,
and they shall be my people.
2 Cor 6:16.

This antichrist would sit in the church as if he were God, viewing himself as the head of the church; he will not approach the church as an external enemy and do battle against the church as such, but would rather proceed from within her and occupy the position of headship in the church.

If you think about it honestly, is there someone besides the Pope that this would apply to? Who else is openly recognized as head and to who else have they given the title, "Our Lord God the Pope?"
Keeping in mind this is personal interpretation of prophetic riddles not spoken clearly, and not doctrinal teaching of the apostles.
 
Keeping in mind this is personal interpretation of prophetic riddles not spoken clearly, and not doctrinal teaching of the apostles.
Of course
 
If you think about it honestly, is there someone besides the Pope that this would apply to? Who else is openly recognized as head and to who else have they given the title, "Our Lord God the Pope?"
My vote is he could be the false prophet not the AC.
 
Consider a few things. The seat of his residence will be in Rome, which is built upon seven hills.
Did you know Washington DC was once named Rome....and it is built on 7 hills?

Even Jerusalem is built on seven hills.... Mount of Olives, Mount Scopus, Mount of Corruption,Mount Ophel,the Original Mount Zion, the New Mount Zion and the Hill on which the Antonia Fortress was built.
 
Did you know Washington DC was once named Rome....and it is built on 7 hills?

Even Jerusalem is built on seven hills.... Mount of Olives, Mount Scopus, Mount of Corruption,Mount Ophel,the Original Mount Zion, the New Mount Zion and the Hill on which the Antonia Fortress was built.
Interesting
 
You had asked in a previous post....."If you think about it honestly, is there someone besides the Pope that this would apply to?"

Many say the current Pope is the last Pope....

I've read this in articles over the last few years:

From the moment that Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio became pope in 2013, “prophecy experts” took to the airwaves, claiming that the new pope is “Peter the Roman,” the fulfillment of the “prophecy of St. Malachy” and that Francis will be the final pope and the end of the world.

The "prophecy of St. Malachy" can be seen here.

A more thorough search on the topic can be seen here.

What do you believe about the prophecy of St. Malachy? Is the current Pope is the last Pope?
 
Interesting
Yes, this can be interesting stuff...

With in the last little while I heard another present your theory that Christians are the temple of God that the anti-Christ will declare himself to be God in....and not a 3rd rebuilt temple.

In post you you said....."This antichrist would sit in the church as if he were God, viewing himself as the head of the church; he will not approach the church as an external enemy and do battle against the church as such, but would rather proceed from within her and occupy the position of headship in the church. "

Thing is, considering the Church is the temple of God....I don't see how the anti-Christ will sit in the christians who are the temple.

On the other hand I don't see the rebuilt temple being considered as the "holy" temple of God...
 
Yes, this can be interesting stuff...
With in the last little while I heard another present your theory that Christians are the temple of God that the anti-Christ will declare himself to be God in....and not a 3rd rebuilt temple.
In post you you said....."This antichrist would sit in the church as if he were God, viewing himself as the head of the church; he will not approach the church as an external enemy and do battle against the church as such, but would rather proceed from within her and occupy the position of headship in the church. "
Thing is, considering the Church is the temple of God....I don't see how the anti-Christ will sit in the christians who are the temple.
Unless it refers to an apostasy of the professing church.
On the other hand I don't see the rebuilt temple being considered as the "holy" temple of God...
 
If I aint mistaken scripture seems to point in that direction.

Consider a few things. The seat of his residence will be in Rome, which is built upon seven hills.
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters, Rev 17:1. This verse refers to the antichrist, and in verse 9, his seat is identified. This calls for a mind with wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated; Rev 17:9.
Refers to the pagan Roman Empire

And the church is found in the seat of Peter and each of the apostles

One hill not seven!

Thanks
 
And, this person, the pope will again introduce pagan idolatry and the worship of images. One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. Rev 13:3. & 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. 13 It performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, 14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived. 15 And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. 12-15.

If you know your history you will know the pagan empire received a mortal wound from Constantine the Great who eliminated idolatry. Idolatry, however, was restored by the 7th head, the pope by re-introducing idolatry and the worship of images.
Only God may lawfully be adored and worshipped offered sacrifice is a requirement of worship

The second council of nicea condemned the iconoclast
Images not forbidden only graven images

Matt 27:3-10 statuary?

Zechariah 11:13
And the Lord said to me: Cast it to the statuary, a handsome price, that I was prized at by them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and I cast them into the house of the Lord to the statuary.

KJV call it pottery

What statues? Graven images?

Images are not forbidden, such as the cherubim on the ark of the covenant ex 25:18 and the bronze serpent num 21:9 and Jn 3:14 are not forbidden but even commanded, graven or worshiped as a god then these images are forbidden such as the golden calf!
 
Did you know Washington DC was once named Rome....and it is built on 7 hills?

Even Jerusalem is built on seven hills.... Mount of Olives, Mount Scopus, Mount of Corruption,Mount Ophel,the Original Mount Zion, the New Mount Zion and the Hill on which the Antonia Fortress was built.
Wash dc is certainly pagan!

Even nasa space shuttle:

A Colombian endeavor to discover Atlantis! Challengers are destroyed!

Thanks
 
Yes, this can be interesting stuff...

With in the last little while I heard another present your theory that Christians are the temple of God that the anti-Christ will declare himself to be God in....and not a 3rd rebuilt temple.

In post you you said....."This antichrist would sit in the church as if he were God, viewing himself as the head of the church; he will not approach the church as an external enemy and do battle against the church as such, but would rather proceed from within her and occupy the position of headship in the church. "

Thing is, considering the Church is the temple of God....I don't see how the anti-Christ will sit in the christians who are the temple.

On the other hand I don't see the rebuilt temple being considered as the "holy" temple of God...
I see your point. But think about it this way. The RCC and her pope claim to be the true church. There are many, many members. The pope is carried around like a god, he is considered the Vicar of Christ. You and I know it’s a false religion but many are deceived. There is much more I can add to these things.
 
Only God may lawfully be adored and worshipped offered sacrifice is a requirement of worship

The second council of nicea condemned the iconoclast
Images not forbidden only graven images

Matt 27:3-10 statuary?

Zechariah 11:13
And the Lord said to me: Cast it to the statuary, a handsome price, that I was prized at by them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and I cast them into the house of the Lord to the statuary.

KJV call it pottery

What statues? Graven images?

Images are not forbidden, such as the cherubim on the ark of the covenant ex 25:18 and the bronze serpent num 21:9 and Jn 3:14 are not forbidden but even commanded, graven or worshiped as a god then these images are forbidden such as the golden calf!
I’ve heard these points expressed before. Interesting
 
Our national idolatry “lady Liberty” in New York harbor!

The French and American Revolutions are the same

Same motto: liberty
Same colors: red white and blue
Same godless paganism
 
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