Here is a comparison that we are all very familiar with -
When Christ came to this earth to save us all from ourselves and the resultant sin that self produces:
He had 30 years of preparation and after His anointing by John the Baptist at His baptism, and the endorsement of His Father and the Holy Ghost in AD 27, He then had 1260 days of “everlasting gospel” ministry until AD 31, to demonstrate His side of the Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan.
30 years of preparation
1260 days of ministry
When the 3 horns of the beast were replaced, as France set up the antichrist horn, by taking away "the daily" - paganism in AD 508 - The great “monument of Satan's efforts to rule the world” he, the Papacy, the antichrist, had 30 years of preparation until AD 538 and then the whole world got to see what the demonstration of satan’s side of the Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan looks like for 1260 prophetic days until 1798.
30 years of preparation
1260 prophetic days of ministry
So, from this first removing of “the daily” - paganism we can all gain a clear picture of what we can expect to see, from now on, as history repeats before our very eyes. Interestingly, it is 30 years this year since “the Holy Alliance” between the pope and the USA President - Ronald Reagan finally completely brought to an end the atheistic USSR in 1991. N.B. There may not be any significance in this whatsoever, it is just an observation only, nothing more than that and is not meant to take away any of the significance of “the daily” (taken away), which is the focus of this post.
Please continue to keep going over and over (reading or audio) GC Ch 34-38 and all will come clear as the LORD pieces it all together for you as we all do as Christ instructed us to do - Watch.
Here are a few snippets from the SOP on this power that is waiting to be carried on the eagles wings 🦅 of the USA 🇺🇸 as everything begins to build up, around the world 🌎🌏🌍, toward “the impending conflict” -
Many Protestants suppose that the Catholic religion is unattractive and that its worship is a dull, meaningless round of ceremony. Here they mistake. While Romanism is based upon deception, it is not a coarse and clumsy imposture. The religious service of the Roman Church is a most impressive ceremonial. Its gorgeous display and solemn rites fascinate the senses of the people and silence the voice of reason and of conscience. The eye is charmed. Magnificent churches, imposing processions, golden altars, jeweled shrines, choice paintings, and exquisite sculpture appeal to the love of beauty. The ear also is captivated. The music is unsurpassed. The rich notes of the deep-toned organ, blending with the melody of many voices as it swells through the lofty domes and pillared aisles of her grand cathedrals, cannot fail to impress the mind with awe and reverence.
This outward splendor, pomp, and ceremony, that only mocks the longings of the sin-sick soul, is an evidence of inward corruption. The religion of Christ needs not such attractions to recommend it. In the light shining from the cross, true Christianity appears so pure and lovely that no external decorations can enhance its true worth. It is the beauty of holiness, a meek and quiet spirit, which is of value with God.
Brilliancy of style is not necessarily an index of pure, elevated thought. High conceptions of art, delicate refinement of taste, often exist in minds that are earthly and sensual. They are often employed by Satan to lead men to forget the necessities of the soul, to lose sight of the future, immortal life, to turn away from their infinite Helper, and to live for this world alone.
A religion of externals is attractive to the unrenewed heart. The pomp and ceremony of the Catholic worship has a seductive, bewitching power, by which many are deceived; and they come to look upon the Roman Church as the very gate of heaven. None but those who have planted their feet firmly upon the foundation of truth, and whose hearts are renewed by the Spirit of God, are proof against her influence. Thousands who have not an experimental knowledge of Christ will be led to accept the forms of godliness without the power. Such a religion is just what the multitudes desire. GC 566,567
It's 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 – she caters for the two great errors of those who would be i.e. saved in their sins; saved by their works.
