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NEW - 2008 - NEW
The "National Sunday Law" by Jan Marcussen is now on this web site. All seven chapters are ready to read and copy if you would like to.
This amazing book revealing fulfilled prophecies and future prophecies soon to be fulfilled has been printed in numerous languages and is being circulated around the world.
The Mark of the Beast is revealed as it is declared in scripture. The Anti-Christ is not future, Anti-Christ is here, NOW. Learn what Satan does not want you to know. Click the graphic to the left.
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Study #6 - THE IMAGE TO THE BEAST
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Do not begin study #6 until you have completed studies #1 through #5.
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We live in the age of political correctness. Parents are unable to discipline their children according to God's Word for fear that Social Services will take their children away. One group is super sensitive to the feelings of another and tries so hard not to offend. In most situations, that's a good thing. But when a priest or minister is withholding precious truths from their congregations, and preach smooth things instead, that's another matter altogether. See Isaiah 30:10 "10 Who say to the seers, "Do not see" And to the prophets, "Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits."
This is not a new problem. By now you have realized that we have not tried to soften or withhold the truth of God's Word. You get the straight, and painful truth. God does not change, Malachi 3:6 "6 "For I am the LORD, I do not change;"
He demanded the Old Testament patriarchs and prophets to, "Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression," Isaiah 58:1.
We are commanded by the authority of God's Word to tell it straight. The eternal life of every soul hangs in the balance of exactly how they receive the cutting truth of God's written word, and then what they do with the truth as it relates to their own life. The important thing is, what are you going to do with the truths you are learning?
God says through His prophet Elijah, "How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him:...." 1 Kings 18:21. God says today as Joshua recorded back then, "....choose you this day whom ye will serve;" Joshua 24:15. We can not and will not apologize for what the Holy Spirit has led us to prepare from God's Word, for your learning and spiritual growth in Christ. Time is too short.
And now from God's Word, the study on "The Image to the Beast". Do not begin this study unless you have completed Studies 1-5.
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1. According to Revelation 13:11 "11 Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon.", John saw another beast rise up out of the earth about the time the beast of verse 1 & 2 (Papal Rome) ended it's period of rule, verse 5 (In 1798 as studied), due to receiving a deadly wound, verse 3, and was taken captive, verse 10. Who do you think this beast is that John saw?
Note- We have learned that a beast coming out of waters is a nation or kingdom arising in an existing nation or populated area. But this beast or nation is arising out of the earth or dry land. Therefore it had to be a country that had a very sparse population and would have been rising to power somewhere in the late 1700's. His beginning would be gentle as he is compared to a lamb with two horns. No other country but the United States can fit here. It was in 1776 that the United States of America declared her independence. The two horns represent the two principles that formed the basis of government, civil and religious liberty.
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2. What does this Nation end up speaking like? Revelation 13:11 "11 Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon."
"....and he spoke like a _____________________."
Note-In a previous study we learned that Satan is the dragon, Revelation 12:8, and he gave power and authority to the first beast, Revelation 13:2. But verse 11 is saying that the USA is going to speak like a dragon.
3. What two tragic things does this second beast cause people to do? Revelation 13:12,16 "12 And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads,"
"....to _____________the first beast" and "to receive a mark on their right hand or on their
_________________________:"
Note- The Papacy has been urging the government of the United States to tear down this wall of separation between church and state. Three supreme court justices are anxious for just that event. Prophecy never fails. God has warned us and the US Government is going to fulfill it. They will pass a National Sunday law and they will enforce it. John says the book of Revelation is the revelation of Jesus Christ. Revelation 1:1. There is a special blessing for reading and keeping those things written in it.
Keeping God's fourth commandment Sabbath will become the focal issue and heaven is watching how we take our stand. If not a commandment keeper, we will receive the mark of the beast and be lost. America will lead out in forcing people to receive the mark of the beast. This magnificent country will soon repudiate religious freedom and will force people into false worship.
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Not anytime soon? Soviet communism seemingly crumbled overnight, when many never thought they would see that in their lifetime. There are many in congress who would gladly vote for a National Sunday law. As of November 1999, there is no legislation before or pending in congress regarding a National Sunday law. But there are grass root organizations who have formed with that task as their goal. As they continue to swell and their cries become louder and louder, their organizations will become very large with many prominent religious leaders in the forefront. That coupled with a sudden increase in natural disasters along with disease and judgements falling on our land, the blame will be put on the moral decay and efforts will be underfoot to right the wrongs. A National Sunday law will get the attention of Congress.
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4. How will the second beast convince people that they should listen to him? Revelation 13:13,14 "13 He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. 14 And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived."
5. To whom will this second beast make an image? Revelation 13:14
"telling those who dwell on the earth to _________ an __________ to
the_____________ who was _________ by the sword and ___________ ".
Note- An image is a copy. The first beast supported false worship by the arm of the state and persecuted and killed those who refused to comply. The second beast will do the same. We see the uniting of church leaders and government leaders to enforce religious morality to stem the tide of evil in our decaying society. Their motives are very good, but forced worship is always evil. Forced prayer in schools and forced Sunday laws can be dangerous for the same reason. God has never forced worship on anyone. The second beast, the USA, will utilize boycott and death threats to force people into line. Revelation 13:15-17 "15 He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed. 16 He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."
Verse 15 shows this law and the violation will ultimately lead to the death penalty. Verse 16 says he will cause all to receive the mark. Verse 17 infers that some will stand opposed and lose their right to buy and sell.
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God's true followers will be in the minority
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6. Who could this little group of people be that refuse the Mark of the beast? Revelation 12:17 KJV "And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God,"
Note- This end time prophecy is talking about God's true church, represented by the woman, and Satan causing persecution to this remnant group of believers. (A remnant is the very end, like a carpet) Only God's people will be Ten commandment keepers. All the rest will bear the mark of the beast.
In persecuting God's commandment keepers, they will actually believe that they are doing the Lord's work. Remember Paul, one of the greatest Christians that ever lived? He was once Saul the persecutor. He rounded up the Christians that were eventually fed to the lions. He believed he was doing the Lord's work. It is possible to be sincerely deceived.
A thorough understanding of the light God has been pleased to shine on this book of Revelation can keep you from forfeiting eternal life. God said through the prophet Hosea, "My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge...." Read all of Hosea 4:6. He's not talking about world loving hopeless sinners, He's talking about believers. "My People" And here in the time of the end, He is calling His people to come out of Babylon.
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7. What can I do to make certain that I will not receive the mark of the beast? Revelation 14:12 "12 Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."
"Here are those who keep the ________________ of _________and the
______________ of ____________________________."
Note- Revelation 14: 9-11 "9 Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.”" warns against receiving the mark of the beast. Verse 12 tells what the victorious saints do to avoid the mark. They keep the commandments of God, all ten of them, and have Jesus' faith. It is Jesus' faith that makes the miracle of commandment keeping possible.
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GOD'S LAST WARNING MESSAGE TO THE WORLD is given in the three angels messages of Revelation 14: 6-12
"6 Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people—
7 saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”
8 And another angel followed, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.”
9 Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand,
10 he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb.
11 And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.”
12 Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."
Note-In verse 6 John saw that a special gospel message, had to be preached in a loud voice to the whole world. It is an end-time JUDGEMENT HOUR message that says we are to, "Fear God and give glory to Him", and we are told to worship the Creator in verse 7, which means I keep the sign or mark of His creatorship, His Sabbath. To fear God is to show Him respect and honor. Note that verse 7 for emphasis, even quotes Part of the Sabbath commandment: "made heaven and earth and the sea", Ex 20:11 It's time for those who are God's people to step out and respect His Sabbath and honor Him with the obedience that is the evidence of our love for Him.
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The second angel's message, verse 8, warns us that Babylon is fallen. Babylon comes from Babel and means confusion. The Babylon here is the beast, the religious system of Papal Rome, which created the false Sabbath. The third angel's message, verses 9 & 10, gives the solemn warning, that if anyone worships the beast and his image, (apostate Protestantism that embraces false worship of the beast) they receive the mark of the beast and will drink of the wine of the wrath of God's wrath.
Worship by definition is the act of showing respect, honor or reverence to God or a god or something considered sacred. Friend, if you defend Sunday, your worship is given to the system whose authority comes from Satan.
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Do you now understand that a person who receives the mark of the beast is lost?
8. When you decide to accept Jesus and follow Him ALL the way, what happens? Matthew 11:28-30 "28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”"
"....I will give you ___________." "....you will find ___________ for your souls.
For My yoke is ________ and My burden is ___________."
Note- The word Sabbath means "rest" and deciding to follow Jesus fully and to accept His holy sign, brings rest, joy, happiness and blessings, as well as release from the burdens of life.
10. Jesus waits at the door of your heart, Revelation 3:20. Have you heard His voice? The Holy Spirit has brought the marvelous truth on this subject home to your heart. While your heart is soft, accept and receive God's seal. Indecision is dangerous as it gives Satan time to harden the heart which leads to rejection and loss. See Hebrews 3:7,8 "7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you will hear His voice, 8 Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion,"
Now read Hebrews 4:4,7-11 "4 For He has spoken in a certain place of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all His works”; 7 again He designates a certain day, saying in David, “Today,” after such a long time, as it has been said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts.” 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.
11 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience."
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Our next study is THE SEAL OF GOD.
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