Time of the End Begins

The TIME of the END begins -So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. Daniel 8:17 The vision was of the 2300 days (years) which ended in the mid 1840's. Now we are waiting for the Time of Trouble to start.

The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, ...And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung. Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land. Zephaniah 1:14,15,17,18

Write it in Your Heart

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: Deuteronomy 6:5,6

 

Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. 2 Corinthians 3:3

Fairy Tale Religion?

In Orange County, Florida, a billboard was placed on Colonial Drive which said that "All religions are fairy tales". It caused a major drop in nearby businesses. After some complaints a local TV station began to investigate and the sign quickly came down.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1

Character of Balaam & Judas

Balaam and Judas both tried to serve God and the world.

*Balaam claimed to believe in the true God and to serve Him.

*Judas believed in Christ and was a follower of His.

Balaam and Judas both had great light given to them.

Balaam and Judas both cherished a sin that deforemed their character.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 2 Corinthians 4:4
*Balaam wanted to gain the riches offered by the king of Moab

*Judas hoped for riches in an earthly kingdom he thought Christ would set up
Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; 2 Peter 2:15

*Balaam betrayed the people of God by attempting to "curse" them
*Judas betrayed the Christ Himself

He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. John 6:71

Beware of Theories & Philosophies of this Wolrd

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:3

Peace that Passes Understanding

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

Creation Moment 12/28/2011 - Models of Origins

From CreationScience website

Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. Isaiah 43:7

Adam, Eve & the Fall

"By venturing to disregard the will of God upon one point, our first parents opened the floodgates of woe upon the world." Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing p.52 E.G.W.
Adam & Eve were given one test in this new world. Why? Because God is a God who gives free will. They had one simple test. Don't eat the fruit of just one particular tree.... Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. Genesis 3:1-3
Next the serpent tells the first lie on earth And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: (How many people still believe that, believing when they die they really don't die, but rather go to heaven, "hell" or purgatory?)
For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Genesis 3:4,5 Transgression of the rules of God is sin, and as Paul tells us For the wages of sin is death; Romans 6:23 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 1 John 3:4
So what does Eve do? And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. Genesis 3:6 Today the serpent still is dangling before peoples eyes things that are pleasant, the entanglements and amusements of the world.
And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? Genesis 3:8,9 Now they did it (and we today)
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Hebrews 9:22 The plan of Redemption was set in motion to its climax And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:8
All the universe is watching us, to see what happens. If God had wiped out Lucifer when he first sinned, many would have asked why? What was God hiding? Or afraid of? Or maybe Lucifer was right they would have thought. Now the universe has seen the results of sin, and if it ever rears up again, no one will be able to question God about disposing of it. What terrible price the human race has paid though for the sin of Adam and Eve and the hatred of Lucifer for God. But when the fullness of time comes, as with His birth, it will be final. And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, IT IS DONE. Revelation 16:17
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; ... Isaiah 49:16 Oh, and as for Adam, all men carry the Y-chromosome ,Y-MRCA. Its a chromosome all males inherit from their fathers. It traces back to one common male ancestor and is nicknamed by scientists, somewhat mockingly, the Y-Adam chromosome. Similar to the Mt DNA passed from mother to children that traces back to the "Mitochondrial Eve" as evolutionists call her, the mother of all. OR--how about this. Maybe their names really were Adam and Eve? Hmmm.... And what happened to Adam and Eve? Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. Genesis 3:23

Obadiah - Minor Prophets

The name OBADIAH means "Servant of Yahweh". In Arabic its Abdullah. The book of Obadiah deals with Edom. It tells they will be punished for not coming to the aid of their neighbor and relatives, Israel, when they were invaded by their enemies. (The Jews were descended from Jacob and the Edomites from his brother Esau). For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever. Obadiah 1:10

It accuses Edom of the sin of pride. The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground? Obadiah 1:3

In summary - For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head. Obadiah 1:15

Amos - Minor Prophets

AMOS was a shepherd, called by God, who wrote near the time of a major earthquake. He wrote of coming destruction of Israel during a time of economic prosperity. (Which made his message even less popular.) That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground. Amos 3:14

He criticized the rich for abusing the poor at the time - Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail...That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat? Amos 8:4,6

He called the coming judgment the Day of the Lord - Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light. Amos 5:18

He posed the question - Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Amos 3:3

Amaziah, the priest at Bethel, told Amos to leave after he prophesied against King Jereboam II of Israel. Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there: Amos 7:12

In summary - Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: Amos 8:11 For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: Amos 5:11

Joel - Minor Prophets

Joel wrote during a time of drought and a plague of locusts in the land. That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten. Joel 1:4

The valley of decision - Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. Joel 3:14

He calls for the priests to weep for the souls - Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God? Joel 2:17

There will be future prophets among the people of God - And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. Joel 2:28,29

In summary - And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Joel 2:13

Micah -Minor Prophets

MICAH lived in the southern kingdom of Judah and prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. God is angry with Samaria, in the north country of Israel for idolatry , as well as Jerusalem and the south country of Judah. For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Judah? are they not Jerusalem? And all the graven images thereof shall be beaten to pieces, and all the hires thereof shall be burned with the fire, and all the idols thereof will I lay desolate: for she gathered it of the hire of an harlot, and they shall return to the hire of an harlot. Micah 1:5,7

And witchcraft was practiced - And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; Micah 5:12

The justice system had become corrupt - O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment? Who hate the good, and love the evil; Micah 3:1,2

This was during a time of economic prosperity, possibly the most since the days of Solomon. And the rich were oppressing the poor -And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage. Micah 2:1

Day of punishment is coming - Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion. Micah 4:11 Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands. Micah 5:13

In summary - He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8

Hosea - Minor Prophets

HOSEA lived and prophesied in the northern kingdom of Israel near its end. Hosea was instructed to marry a harlot to illustrate to Israel the relationship between God and them, Israel being the unfaithful spouse. The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the LORD. So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim;Hosea 1:2,3

Sin is rampant in the land - By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone. Hosea 4:2,17

The repentence of Israel and Judah always seems to be short-term O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away. Hosea 6:4

Judgement is coming -For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: Hosea 8:7 They have been warned - I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. Hosea 12:10

In Summary - Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. Hosea 10:12

Nahum - Minor Prophets

NAHUM means "comforter". He wrote about the Assyrian Empire and its city of Nineveh. He vividly presents the power of the Lord. The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. Nahum 1:3

Fall of Nineveh - But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back. The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the lightnings. Nahum 2:8,4

Their destruction is permanent - There is no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: Nahum 3:19

In summary - Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will burn her chariots in the smoke, and the sword shall devour thy young lions: .... and the voice of thy messengers shall no more be heard. Nahum 2:13

Haggai - Minor Prophets

HAGGAI was a member of the first group of Jews to return to Jerusaem from exile in Persia under Zerubbabel. His focus was on rebuilding the Temple. Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing? Haggai 2:3

He gave them a warning - Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes. Haggai 1:5,6

In summary - Then spake Haggai the LORD'S messenger in the LORD'S message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD. Haggai 1:13

Malachi - Minor Prophets

MALACHI was the last minor prophet. The Jews believed that the ruach hakodesh left Israel when Malachi died. In other words, the ability of prophecy. Malachi speaks to the priests And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. Malachi 2:1

They once again have strayed from God - But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts. Malachi 2:8

The people have robbed God - Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Malachi 3:8

In summary - Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return? Malachi 3:7

Habakkuk - Minor Prophets

HABAKKUK wrote about the Chaldeans (Babylon). There is a tradition that he was a guard of the Temple and taken captive to Babylon and remined in a prison. Later, in his old age, he was said to have been released by Persia when they conquered Babylon. His supposed tomb is still in Iran (Persia) to this day. Habakkuk predicts Babylon (Chaldeans) will be used by God to punish them - For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs. Habakkuk 1:6

He questions the use of idols - What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Habakkuk 2:18,19

In summary - But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Habakkuk 2:20

Zephaniah - Minor Prophets

ZEPHENIAH prophesied during the days of king Josiah of Judah. The Lord will punish Judah for their ways - And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD'S sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel. Zephaniah 1:8

The Day of the Lord is coming - The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. Zephaniah 1:14

 If they turn back to the Lord - The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

In summary - I will consume man and beast; I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks with the wicked; and I will cut off man from off the land, saith the LORD. Zephaniah 1:3

Jonah - Minor Prophets

JONAH was from the northern kingdom of Israel and focused mostly on Assyria. He was told to go to Nineveh in Assyria to prophesy against them but fled away - But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. Jonah 1:3

God sent a storm - But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. Jonah 1:4

Jonah told them to cast him into the sea to calm it - And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you. Jonah 1:12

Jonah was swalloed into the belly of the great fish - Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah 1:17 The Lord sent Jonah to Nineveh a second time - Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. Jonah 3:2

The people responded to Jonah and his preaching - So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them. Jonah 3:5

In summary - When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple. Jonah 2:7

Zechariah-Minor Prophets

ZECHARIAH was of the nation of Judah and began to prophesy while they were under Persia. It opens with commentary on their past - The LORD hath been sore displeased with your fathers. Zechariah 1:2

And the plea to turn to God - Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 1:3

The filthy rags of the high priest Joshua - Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel. And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. Zechariah 3:3,4

Zerubbael will finish rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem - The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. Zechariah 4:9

The apple of His eye - For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. Zechariah 2:8 Vision of the 4 chariots - In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses; And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses. And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth. Zechariah 6:2,3,5

A warning - Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. Zechariah 14:1

In summary - Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.Zechariah 2:13 ...saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6

Advice of Paul for Prayer

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6

Balaam

Notice that Balaam, who claimed to be a magician and was on his way to "curse" the children of Israel on behalf of the king of Moab, didn't have the power to even slay his own donkey!!!

And the LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? And Balaam said unto the donkey, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee. Numbers 22:28,29

We can't carry anything out of this world

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 1 Timothy 6:7

Hypocrisy

Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail, Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit? That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat? Amos 8:4-6

Two points to notice:

1) The deception of those who claim to follow God obediently yet abuse those around them.

2) As for obsderving His Holy Sabbath-No buying or selling was allowed during those sacred hours.

He bids us enter

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. Luke 13:24
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13,14
"Man is allotted a part in this great struggle for everlasting life; he must respond to the working of the Holy Spirit." Testimonies for the Church vol. 8 p. 65 E.G.W.

Don't be a hypocrite

You can't fit your sins into your Christian life-it won't fit. For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. Isaiah 28:20 -Don't be a Hypocrite- Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not; And come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations? Jeremiah 7:9,10

Creation Moment 12/27/2011 - Where are the "Population 3" stars?

Population 1 and 2 stars are supposed to have the heavier elements (according the the Big Bang Theory) because they absorbed them from explosions of Population 3 stars which formed them by nuclear fusion in their cores. But some Population 3 stars, which are supposed to last longer than they have so far supposedly existed, have not been found. (They should contain only the three lighter elements-helium, hydrogen and trace amounts of lithium). Where are the Population 3 stars? Unless of course-the Big bang is wrong!!!!!!

He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. Psalm 147:4

Come out of Babylon

God has true believers in all churches-but in the end He calls them out of the apostate churches - And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:2,4 Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon. Zechariah 2:7

"Many of the Protestant churches are following Rome's example.....other denominations, by seeking the favor of the world. And the term Babylon -confusion-may be appropriatley applied to these bodies, all professing to derive their doctrines from the Bible, yet divided into almost innumerable sects with widley conflicting creeds and theories. Besides a sinfull union with the world, the churches that seperated from Rome present other of her characteristics." The Great Controversy p.383  E.G.W.

Dr. Thomas Guthrie wrote about his Presbyterian Church "....our church, with an open Bible on her banner, and this motto 'Search the scriptures' on her scroll, marched out from the gates of Rome." He goes on to ask "Did they come clean out of Babylon?" The Gospel in Ezekiel p.237 "The desire for an easy religion that requires ...no self-denial, no divorce from follies of the world, has made the doctrine of faith, and faith only, a popular doctrine." The Great Controversy p. 472  E.G.W. "The sanctification now gaining prominence in the religious world carries with it a spirit of self-exaltation, and a disregard for the law of God. Its advocates teach that sanctification is an instantaneous work, by which, through faith alone, they attain to perfect holiness. "Only believe" they say "and the blessing is yours". But is it possible for men to be holy, in accord with the will of the character of God, without coming into harmony with the principles which are an expression of His nature and will...?" The Great Controversy p.471 E.G.W.

"Many of God's people must still be in Babylon." The Great Controversy p.383 E.G.W. And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee. Zechariah 2:11 Then he answered and said, "Babylon is fallen, is fallen! And all the carved images of her gods He has broken to the ground." Isaiah 21:9

Abominations of Ezekiel 8

And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision that I saw in the plain. Ezekiel 8:4 They (Israel-which is His spiritual Church today) break His first four Commandments which relate to our realtionship with God.

1) An altar to another god to worship, the god of jeaslousy. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry. Ezekiel 8:5

...and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? Revelation 13:4

2) They have carved images in the temple to other gods. And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here. So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall round about. Ezekiel 8:9,10

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

3) The people-Weeping for Tammuz - Then he brought me to the door of the gate of the LORD'S house which was toward the north; and, behold, there sat women weeping for Tammuz. Ezekiel 8:14

....and all the world wondered after the beast. And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. Revelation 13:3,6

4) Sunday instituted in place of Sabbath (Only becomes Mark of the Beast when mandated by law at the end of time). And he brought me into the inner court of the LORD'S house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east. Ezekiel 8:16

And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Revelation 13:15-17

*TAMMUZ- was the sun god in Babylon of vegetation and death and rebirth. See how Tammuz is a counterfiet to the real God. * Christ-Creator of all, including the sun. Tammuz, the sun god. ..thou hast prepared the light and the sun. Psalm 74:16 * Christ was the promised seed. Tammuz was the vegetation god. Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: Acts 13:23 * Christ was crucified and resurrected. Tammuz was the deity of death and rebirth. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. Acts 4:10 TAMMUZ, the counterfiet to Christ in Ezekiel like the beast in Revelation.

Daniel & Revelation part 1 -Babylon

Daniel tells the king of Babylon the interpretation of his dream-Babylon is the head of gold in the statue. Thou art this head of gold. Daniel 2:38

The first beast, a lion, also represented Babylon. The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it. Daniel 7:4 Its wings being plucked off symbolize the slowing down of the speed of the expansion of the Babylonian Empire. A man's heart given to it symbolizes the weakness of the empire at the time.

Daniel & Revelation part 2 - Persia

The Median-Persian empire was represented as the silver part of the statue. ...his breast and his arms of silver, Daniel 2:32

The Persian Empire was also represented as the bear. It raised itself up on one side. (the Persians gained the upper hand over the Medes in their joint empire). And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh. Daniel 7:5 The three ribs are the conquest of Babylon, Egypt and Lydia-the big 3 empires that the Persians conquered. The ram is Media-Persia. The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia. Daniel 8:20

The ram was destroyed by the Greeks- And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. Daniel 8:5,7

Daniel & Revelation part 3 - Greece

The third part of the statue in the Babylonian kings dream was of brass-representing Greece. ..his belly and his thighs of brass, Daniel 2:32

It was also the third beast-the leopard. After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it. Daniel 7:6 The 4 wings represent its speed of the young Alexanders the Greats conquest-also the 4 heads were the four Grecian kingdoms it divided into upon his death. In Daniel 8 Greece is the Goat with the great horn that destroys the ram of Media-Persia.

The notable horn is Alexander the Great. Followed by his four Greek Kingdoms upon his death. And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power. And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns:Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven. Daniel 8:5-8 (The four generals who succeeded Alexander and divided the empire into four parts were Cassander, Lysimachus, Ptolemy and Seleucus.)

Daniel & Revelation part 4-Pagan/Papal Rome

The fourth kingdom of the statue in the kings dream, was made of iron-representing Rome. And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise. And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; Daniel 2:40,41

Rome had 10 toes like the 10 horns of the dreadful beast. The 2 legs were the division of Rome into 2 empires-western (Latin speaking) and eastern (Byzantine-Greek speaking). The 10 are the 10 kingdoms that originally emerged from out of the collapse of the Roman Empire. After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns. Daniel 7:7

And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. Daniel 8:23-25 This would be pagan/papal Rome. As we shall see with the emergence of the Little Horn-which leads to the transition from pagan Rome to Papal Rome-

 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things. I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. Daniel 7:8,21,23,25 And what did this Little Horn do? It spoke words against the Most High and thought to change times and Laws. The Papacy instituted Sunday in place of Sabbath (the 1st day for the 7th). It removed altogether the 2nd Commandment. It also brought paganism into the church with many of its holidays. It has people refer to its priests as "Father" and allow them to act as a mediator between you and your God. (Confessions, Last Rights, Mass, etc.). It also persecuted the saints- during the Reformation. Hundreds of thousands were slain, burned at the stake or tortured to death. They were given into his hand for a time and times and dividing of time. (A time = a year, or 365 days) So with he day-year principle its 1,260 years. The Papacy was given firm control over all Christian Churches by the emporer in 538 AD. Add 1260 takes to 1798. What happened to end that in 1798?

And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast. Revelation 13:3 French General Berthier took the Pope prisoner on orders of Napoleon. He died in prison. The Papacy hasn't been the same since. But its deadly wound will one day be healed. Evidence the beast in Revelation is the Little Horn of Daniel- (42 months times 30 days =1260).

And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. Revelation 13:5-7

What will the power behind this beast do to the saints in the end of time? 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, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Revelation 12:7

Sermon on the Mount

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:2,3

 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:15

Compare and Contrast the following two attitudes: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men ....I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. Luke 18:11,12 -OR- And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. Luke 18:13 Which spirit is God looking for?

"Does satan plead loudly against our souls accusing of sin, and claiming us as his prey, the blood of Christ pleads with greater power." Thoughts From The Mount Of Blessing p.9 E.G.W.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 1:4

....appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3  For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. Lamentations 3:33

"The bitterness of grief and humiliation is better than the indulgences of sin." Desire Of Ages p.301 E.G.W.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

  But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:7,8

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Matthew 16:24

"Human nature is ever struggling for expression, ready for contest; but he who learns of Christ is emptied of self, of pride, of love of supremacy, and there is silence in the soul." Thoughts From The Mount Of Blessing p.15 E.G.W.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6

I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight. Psalm 119:174

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35

 "As you seek those living springs you will, through the Holy Spirit, be brought into communion with Christ. Familiar truths will present themselves to your mind in a new aspect, texts of scripture will burst upon you with a new meaning as a flash of light." Thoughts From The Mount Of Blessing p.20 E.G.W. "Every impure thought defiles the soul, impairs the moral sense, and tends to obliterate the impressions of the holy Spirit. It dims the spiritual vision, so that men cannot behold God." The Desire Of Ages p.302 E.G.W.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7

 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Psalm 57:10

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6:36

"Kind words, looks of sympathy, expressions of appreciation, would be to many a struggling and lonely one as the cup of cold water to a thirsty soul." Thoughts From The Mount Of Blessing p.23 E.G.W.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: 1 Corinthians 13:12

"To the great mass of mankind, Christ Himself is as a root out of a dry ground, and they see in Him no beauty that they should desire Him." Thoughts From The Mount Of Blessing p.25 E.G.W.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9

For unto us a child is born, ...and His name shall be called....The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 "The spirit of peace is evidence of their connection with Heaven." Thoughts From The Mount Of Blessing p. 29 E.G.W.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 2 Corinthians 4:17

"The character of the persecution changes with the times, but the principle-the spirit that underlies it- is the same that has slain the chosen of the Lord ever since the days of Abel." Thoughts From The Mount Of Blessing p.29 E.G.W.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 5:13

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Revelation 3:15,16

"But if Christians are such in name only, they are like the salt that has lost its savor. They have no influence for good in the world. Through their misrepresentation of God they are worse than unbelievers." The Desire Of Ages p. 306 E.G.W.

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5:14

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8

 "The religion of the Bible is not to be confined between the covers of a book. It is not to be brought out occasionally for our own benefit, and then to be carefully laid aside again. It is to sanctify the daily life, to manifest itself....in all our social relations." The Desire Of Ages p.307 E.G.W.