It is now time to take the Word of God very, very seriously; so many things are happening in our world and very rapidly, just as we were warned. Our prophet has appealed to us to “Wake up!”
All of the things that are portrayed on our foundation - the 1842 & 1850 charts are here and happening now.
Daniel 2,7,8,11,12/Revelation 13,17,18/2 Thessalonians 2 - we are not deceived.
You know all of the names that are given in Scripture for this man, institution, power and you know who our prophet warns us all constantly to be aware of, apart from the devil himself; for -
It is the right arm of Satan's strength.
Ceremonial of, impressive.
The masterpiece of Satan's power.
The monument of Satan's efforts to rule the world.
Gorgeous display of solemn rights.
Architecture and furnishings – beautiful.
Music, unsurpassed.
The secret of her success – cater for the two great errors i.e. saved in your sins; saved by your works. Please read or listen to GC Ch. 35 (actually Ch. 34-38)
You can see clearly from world history and current events, that all of these Inspired predictions have been proven true. You know the names of the many branches of this powerful organisation and their various deceitful tactics. The same methods are being used now by them, that we have seen from -
Cain
Tower of Babel
Israel’s enemy nations
Babylon
Medo-Persia
Greece
Rome
2520 - 1260 Pagan/1260 Papal
Little horn
Man of sin
Mother of harlots
Now we are seeing her daughters playing their role in prophecy and fulfilling the Image of the Beast (IOB) in the lamblike nation of prophecy. We should know our enemy and his tactics, but we are not to dwell on this information but, to “have the mind of Christ”, which He will give us as He abides continually in us. One highly successful strategy which has never failed and they have used it constantly is “divide and conquer”. It has reached even into the LORD’s final denominated people; His church and to us in the Present Truth.
The masterpiece of deception is the Trinity doctrine formulated at the Council of Nicaea AD 325. This highlights, clearer than any other doctrine in his church, the Great Controversy between Christ and Satan. In this one stroke he exposes exactly what he wants to do with our Precious Saviour and His rightful place in Heaven and the Universe.
But, “greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world”.
Which is why Paul also admonishes us -
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:10-17
In Galatians he admonishes us to “put on Christ”, and when we look at the armour - each piece is Christ, and He has promised to abide with us forever..
BUT, there will be a people in graphic contrast to the beast and his image, who will be prepared, ready and waiting for their Leader’s next instruction, moment by moment as the final scenes continue to unfold; they will be able to present the third angel’s message but they will also be living it; by “the faith of Jesus”, just as He lived. You are called to be one of these and to “strive with all the power that God has given to be among the 144,000”; who will have no deceit (“guile”), pure, open honest; Christlike, reflecting His character perfectly.
And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with Him an hundred forty and four thousand, having His Father's name written in their foreheads. And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God. Revelation 14:1-5
The time has arrived when “His wife hath made herself ready”.
