From: Tony Galli
To: heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject: Who is the False Prophet?
>From Eddie:
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This is a Hebraic Heritage
newsgroup. The purpose of the
newsgroup is to study the Hebraic roots of Christianity and to examine
the scriptures from a Hebraic perspective rather than from a
Greco-Roman mindset. From a Hebraic perspective, the HIGHEST form of
worship to God is STUDY. In II Timothy 2:15 it is written:
"STUDY to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed, rightly dividing (interpreting) the word of truth"
In Matthew 5:6, Yeshua/Jesus spoke
these words:
"Blessed are they which do HUNGER and THIRST after righteousness: for
THEY shall be FILLED"
It is natural that if you love God with all your
heart that you will want
to learn more about Him, His Word and His Kingdom. You will desire to
want to know what you need to do to live a life that is blessing unto
him. It is very rarely that the Holy Spirit will give deep and
continual revelation of God's Word by sitting in the corner 24 hours a
day or watching TV 24 hours a day. Most of the time, the Holy Spirit
reveals to us truth when we seek to know the truth. This requires
STUDY. God will bless our heart desire to know Him when we seek to
STUDY of His ways by having the Holy Spirit give us greater and
greater revelation of God's Word and His ways.
If this is so, what is the Hebraic
mindset of study? Well, it
is this:
"Rabbi so and so says this HOWEVER Rabbi so and so says this"
In other words, it is perfectly
acceptable and an AID TO
LEARNING if you are given several points of view of a subject because
a TRUE STUDENT will study the various viewpoints on each subject and
will better be able to acquire spiritual discernment and understanding
about a particular subject by knowing all the views regarding that
subject and why someone believes what they do. So, what is the
purpose of mentioning the Hebraic mindset of study at this time?
Well, because of the following article which is posted to the
newsgroup by Tony Galli. Tony presents his Biblical case why he
believes that the scriptures reveal that a Pope will be the False
Prophet.
>From Eddie's point of view is the Pope the False Prophet? Only
time will tell. It is not necesary at this time to make a decision.
But, it is important to know possible reasons the Pope MIGHT
be the False Prophet. Therefore, I can give you a very Hebraic
answer that will help you to have a greater area of spiritual
discernment and understanding about this issue. It is this:
"Rabbi so and so says this (somebody believes that so and so is the
False Prophet) HOWEVER Rabbi so and says says this (has a contrary
view about who is the False Prophet). So who is right? The answer is
found in II Timothy 2:15 it is written:
"STUDY to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed, rightly dividing (interpreting) the word of truth"
Meanwhile, it is interesting to note that our present
Western calendar is
called the Gregorian Calendar named after Pope Gregory who sanctioned it.
It was the Catholic church was made Christmas (Christ's Mass) to be Dec
25th as the birthday of Yeshua/Jesus which was the birthday of the
sun god in Mithraism. It was the Catholic church who ordained Easter
(Ishtar --- the goddess of sex and fertility) to the the day of the
resurrection of Jesus (rather than First Fruits --- I Cor 15:20,23).
It was the Catholic church who proclaimed to have the authority to
change Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday. Has the Catholic church
changed the "times and season's" of God? Has her "daughters" the
Protestant church world remained loyal to the changing of these days
by the Catholic church? Is there a judgment of God upon His church
for changing his "times and seasons"? You STUDY and YOU be the
judge (with the help of the Holy Spirit / Ruach HaKodesh). These
things are just some "food for thought".
P.S. I know many individual Catholics who love God and Jesus will
all their heart.
With this as an introduction,
enjoy the following
article about the possibility that a Pope will be the False Prophet
submitted by Tony Galli.
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WHO
IS THE FALSE PROPHET?
(by
Tony Galli)
Who Is The False Prophet?
The False Prophet is a well-known and highly-regarded "religious" man who
will be a partner or "sidekick" of the antichrist. The antichrist will be
promoted by the false prophet who is a religious leader, and whose name
also counts 6-6-6(Rev 13:18).
Rev 13:11-18
11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two
horns like a lamb, and he spoke as a dragon.
12 And he exercises all the power of the first beast before him, and he
causes the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast,
whose deadly wound was healed.
13 And he does great wonders, so that he makes fire come down from heaven
on the earth in the sight of men,
14 And he deceives them that dwell on the earth by the means of those
miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them
that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which
had the wound by a sword, and did live.
15 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.
16 And he causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond,
to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
17 And that no man might buy or sell, unless he that had the mark, or the
name of the beast, or the number of his name.
18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding count the number of the
beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six Hundred and
Sixty Six.
Rev 14:9-11
9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man
worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or
in his hand,
10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured
out without mixture into the cup of His Wrath; and 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 up for ever and ever: and they
have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and
whosoever receives the mark of his name.
I am the Good Shepherd, and Know My sheep, and am Known of Mine. As the
Father Knows Me, even so Know I the Father: and I lay down My Life for My
sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must
bring, and they shall hear My Voice; and there shall be one fold, and One
Shepherd. Thus does My Father Love Me, because I lay down My Life, that I
may take it again. John 10:14-17
And I say also to you, that you are Peter (a Rock) and upon this Rock I
will build My Church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against her.
Matt 16:18
The "leader" of the "Church" is Y'shua (Jesus) the Messiah and there
is
only one true Church or "fold".
But you may not be called Rabbi, for One is your Rabbi and you are
brethren. And call no man your father on the earth, for One is your Father,
which is in the Heavens. Neither call yourselves leaders, for One is your
Master, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant.
Matt 23:8-11
The Pope calls himself, and is heralded as, "the holy father" and a
"leader". Do you notice the blasphemy ?
There are 666 jewels in the Pope's crown. The Latin transliteration of the
Pope's title "Vicar of the Son of God" (VICARIUS FILII DEI) adds up to 666
(V=5, I=1, C=100, A&R&S&F&E=0, U=5, L=50, D=500).
It is time for the true Church of Y'shua (Jesus) to stand firm. There is
only ONE God - and only ONE truth - and only ONE true Church: those who
believe and obey God's Holy Word.
The False Prophet will come in the name of Jesus and will fool almost
everyone - if it were possible.
For there shall arise false messiahs (false christs or "antichrists"), and
false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if
it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matt 24:24
The False Prophet will change or disregard the Divine Holy Days: The
Sabbath and the 7 Feasts of Israel.
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 (3 1/2 years). Dan 7:25
The Antichrist Will Have The Support Of The False Prophet And Organized
Religion
The false prophet (Pope) (religious leader) will blend organized
"Christianity", Judaism, and Islam into One World Religion, with the
differences in worship being viewed as "denominational differences." The
false prophet (Pope) will allege that we all look to father Abraham and
worship the same God, but we simply call him different names. Jews call him
God, Christians call him Jesus, and Muslims call him Allah, but he is the
same God. There is a softening now, by the leadership of these three
religions, of the religious lines between these religions.
In historic fashion, the serpent is the most subtle beast of the field.
This beast (false prophet) will look like a lamb, but speak like a dragon.
He will look like Jesus, but he will speak like the devil. His words will
not be vile and profane, or he would not look like Jesus. His logic,
theology, and teaching, will be subtle, deceitful, and damning like the
devil.
Revelation 13:11-18
Then I saw another beast, coming out of the earth. He had two horns like a
lamb, but he spoke like a dragon. 12 He exercised all the authority of the
first beast on his behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship
the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. 13 And he performed
great and miraculous signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to
earth in full view of men. 14 Because of the signs he was given power to do
on behalf of the first beast, he deceived the inhabitants of the earth. He
ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by
the sword and yet lived. 15 He was given power to give breath to the image
of the first beast, so that it could speak and cause all who refused to
worship the image to be killed. 16 He also forced everyone, small and
great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand
or on his forehead, 17 so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the
mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. 18 This
calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of
the beast, for it is man's number. His number is 666.
Revelation 16:13
Then I saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs; they came out of the
mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of
the false prophet.
Revelation 19:20
But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had
performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had
deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his
image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning
sulfur.
Revelation 20:10
And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning
sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be
tormented day and night for ever and ever.
"Christian" Organized Religion is alleging that the great "sin" of
mankind
is failure to accept another persons religion. Absolute truth in the
religious arena is considered narrow minded, ignorant, a form of bigotry,
and conducive to hate crimes. This "accept anything" thinking does not
parallel the "narrow" (Matthew 7:14), exact and precise requirements of
God.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to
the Father except through Me.
St. Malachay had visions which he put into Latin phrases, one phrase per
Pope, from Celestine II in the year 1143 all the way to the present! Eight
centuries ago, he was able to spin a few prophetic words about each future
Pope which, in retrospect, all "hit the mark"!!! For instance, of Pope
Innocent XI, who reigned from 1676 to 1689 Malachay wrote "Bellua
Insatiabilis", that is, "an insatiable beast". History records that
Innocent was never "sine Cibo", that is, he was never without food. Let a
short list be given here, of the last 10 Popes, showing in brief the
accuracy of Malachay's prophecies:
1.The Burning Fire. PIUS X. 1903-1914. This Pope showed a burning passion
for spiritual renewal in the Church.
2.Religion Laid Waste. BENEDICT XV. 1914-1922. During this Pope's reign saw
Communism move into Russia where religious life was laid waste, and World
War I with the death of millions of Christians who were carnage in Flanders
Field and elsewhere.
3.Unshaken Faith. PIUS XI. 1922-1939. This Pope faced tremendous pressure
from fascist and sinister powers in Germany and Italy, but he was an
outspoken critic of Communism and Fascism which enraged Hitler.
4.An Angelic Shepherd. PIUS XII. 1939-1958. This Pope had an affinity for
the spiritual world and received visions which have not been made public.
Peter Bander says Pius XII "has emerged as one of the great Popes of all
time," and he "was in the truest sense of the word an Angelic Pastor to the
flock..."
5.Pastor and Mariner. JOHN XXIII. 1958-1963. John was a pastor to the
world, much beloved, and the Patriarch of Venice. The connection to
"mariner" is thus remarkable.
6.Flower of Flowers. PAUL VI. 1963-1978. Paul's coat-of-arms depicts three
fleurs-de-lis, corresponding to Malachay's prophecy.
7.Of the Half Moon. JOHN PAUL I. 1978-1978. John Paul I was elected Pope on
August 26, 1978, when there was a half moon. He reigned 33 days, that is,
about one month, when he died, although many think he was murdered.
8.The Labor of the Son. JOHN PAUL II. 1978-Present. John Paul II is the
most traveled Pope in history. He has circled the globe numerous times,
preaching to huge audiences everywhere he goes. Even though he was once
shot, he has not seemed to slow down. He has recently written a book which
has enjoyed a large circulation. Like the sun which never ceases to labor
and provides light daily, this Pope has been incessant. John Paul II was
born on May 18, 1920. On that date in the morning there was a near total
eclipse of the sun over Europe...
Only 2 Popes Remain
9.The Glory of the Olive. The Order of St. Benedict has said this Pope will
come from their order. It is interesting that Jesus gave his apocalyptic
prophecy about the end of time from the Mount of Olives. This Pope will
reign during the beginning of the tribulation Jesus spoke of.
10.PETER the Roman. This final Pope will likely be Satan, taking the form
of a man named Peter who will gain a worldwide allegiance and adoration. He
will be the final "False Prophet" which prophecy students have long
foretold. If it were possible, even the very elect would be deceived. Matt
24:24
Malachay's final words are:
In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Peter
the Roman, who will feed his flock among many tribulations; after which the
seven-hilled city (Rome, the seat of the Vatican) will be destroyed and the
Dreadful Judge will judge the people.
The destruction of this city "Babylon" is prophesied in Revelation 18. If
you examine posters, postage stamps, artwork, advertisements, etc. in
matters pertaining to the newly-forming emerging European Government, you
will be startled at what you will find. The Tower of Babel (Babylon) with
the Coliseum of Rome on top! The Whore riding the scarlet-coloured beast!
(Rev 17&18) These symbols are being used on Europe's proposed money and
postage stamps and advertising pertaining to the soon-coming European World
Government. Rome is falsely called "the Eternal City" which is a name
reserved for the Holy City of Jerusalem. Rome sits on seven mountains. The
seven hills of Rome are a well-known feature to this ancient city.
Rev 18:4-10
4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my
people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of
her plagues.
5 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God has remembered her
iniquities.
6 Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according
to her works: in the cup which she has filled fill to her double.
7 How much she has glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much
torment and sorrow give her: for she says in her heart, I sit a queen, and
am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
8 Therefore her plagues shall come in one day, death, and mourning, and
famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord
God who judges her.
9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived
deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall
see the smoke of her burning,
10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that
great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
Rev 18:16-24
16 And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen,
and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and
pearls!
17 For in one hour so great riches is come to naught. And every shipmaster,
and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea,
stood afar off,
18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is
like unto this great city!
19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing,
saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had
ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made
desolate.
20 Rejoice over her, thou Heaven, and you Holy Apostles and Prophets; for
God has avenged you on her.
21 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it
into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be
thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.
22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters,
shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever
craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone
shall be heard no more at all in thee;
23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the
voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in
thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy
sorceries were all nations deceived.
24 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all
that were slain upon the earth.
Vatican City is home of the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope, ("Vicar of
Christ" - initially self proclaimed by Pope Innocent III 1198-1215, and now
proclaimed by the Roman Catholic Church). There is no question as to the
connection of the Roman Catholic Church to Babylon. For example, Sunday is
not the Sabbath Day but a pagan-Babylonian day of Sun-worship. Easter and
Christmas are Babylonian Festivals. We can go on and on.
Webster's Dictionary: Vicar of Christ (1570) : the Roman Catholic Pope
vicarious 1 a: serving instead of someone or something else b: that has
been delegated <-authority> 2: performed or suffered by one person as a
substitute for another or to the benefit or advantage of another :
substitutionary <a - sacrifice>
The Latin transliteration of the Pope's title "Vicar of the Son of God"
(VICARIUS FILII DEI) adds up to 666 (V=5, I=1, C=100, A&R&S&F&E=0, U=5,
L=50, D=500).
The bottom line: Don't be fooled by any Pope or any man - Trust in God and
only in God.
It is written, Man shall not Live by bread alone but by Every Word
proceeding from the Mouth of God. Matt 4:3-4
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