President Bush arrived at the Vatican this morning to a welcome from Pope Benedict XVI so unusually cordial that it gave rise to speculation in the Italian press that Mr Bush might convert to Catholicism.
… A communique issued by the Vatican said that Mr Bush and the Pope discussed US-European relations, the Middle East and peace efforts in the Holy Land, and globalisation and the world food crisis.
…In another unusual gesture the Vatican distributed to journalists a minute-by-minute programme with a cover photograph of St John’s Tower and the Vatican gardens, to underline the exceptional nature of the visit. Mr Bush arrived in a convoy of some 50 vehicles, accompanied by his wife Laura and Mrs Glendon.
The Vatican said that the Pope simply wanted to show his appreciation for the hospitality he was shown on a recent visit to the US. However Marco Politi, the veteran Vatican correspondent of La Repubblica, said that Mr Bush’s unstinting admiration for the Pope had given rise to talk of the President’s possible conversion, by analogy with Tony Blair. Mr Bush is a Methodist and a “born again” evangelical Christian. (source)
Revelation 13:1-10Revelation 13:1-10 English: King James Version (1611) - KJV 13
1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. name: or, names
2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
3 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. wounded: Gr. slain
4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
5 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. to continue: or, to make war
6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
7 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.
8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.
10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. 3 And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast. 4 So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” 5 And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. 6 Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. 7 It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear. 10 He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
Isaiah 26:20-21; 27:1Isaiah 26:20-21; 27:1 English: King James Version (1611) - KJV 20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain. blood: Heb. bloods
271 In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. piercing: or, crossing like a bar
20. Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself, as it were, for a little moment, until the indignation is past. For behold, the LORD comes out of HIS place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; the earth will also disclose her blood, and will no more cover her slain.
1. In that day the LORD with HIS severe sword, great and strong, will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; and HE will slay the reptile that is in the sea.
Matthew 24:32-36Matthew 24:32-36 English: King James Version (1611) - KJV 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. it: or, he
34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
32. “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branches has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33. “So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near, at the very doors. 34. “Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things are fulfilled. 35. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but MY words will by no means pass away. 36. “But of that day and hour no one knows, no, not even the angels of heaven, but MY FATHER only.”
Trust in GOD ALMIGHTY for HE has put all things under Christ Jesus’ feet, and everything is in HIS hands and HIS hands alone. When they persecute you and curse, give praises to GOD for HE glorifies HIMSELF in overcoming your enemies. Keep praying and hold fast to HE alone who is faithful and true — Christ Jesus, King of Kings and LORD of lords. Amen and Hallelujah. The children of GOD must pray for mercy and that HE keep us from hurt, harm or danger.
Photo caption: Pope Benedict XVI receives a picture from U.S. President George W. Bush (L) after a meeting in the medieval St John’s Tower in the Vatican Gardens on June 13, 2008ne 13, 2008 English: King James Version (1611) - KJV 31 And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
WP-Bible plugin. Pope Benedict gave Bush an unprecedented welcome in the tranquility of the Vatican Gardens on Friday before the U.S. president resumed his campaign to rally European support for sanctions against Iran. REUTERS/Filippo Monteforte/Pool (VATICAN)
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” - John 8:31-32
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Beware The Beast, Who Seeks To Enthrone Himself
… A communique issued by the Vatican said that Mr Bush and the Pope discussed US-European relations, the Middle East and peace efforts in the Holy Land, and globalisation and the world food crisis.
…In another unusual gesture the Vatican distributed to journalists a minute-by-minute programme with a cover photograph of St John’s Tower and the Vatican gardens, to underline the exceptional nature of the visit. Mr Bush arrived in a convoy of some 50 vehicles, accompanied by his wife Laura and Mrs Glendon.
The Vatican said that the Pope simply wanted to show his appreciation for the hospitality he was shown on a recent visit to the US. However Marco Politi, the veteran Vatican correspondent of La Repubblica, said that Mr Bush’s unstinting admiration for the Pope had given rise to talk of the President’s possible conversion, by analogy with Tony Blair. Mr Bush is a Methodist and a “born again” evangelical Christian. (source)
Revelation 13:1-10Revelation 13:1-10
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13 1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. name: or, names 2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority. 3 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. wounded: Gr. slain 4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? 5 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. to continue: or, to make war 6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. 7 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. 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. 10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
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1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. 3 And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast. 4 So they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” 5 And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. 6 Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. 7 It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear. 10 He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity; he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
Isaiah 26:20-21; 27:1Isaiah 26:20-21; 27:1
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20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. 21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain. blood: Heb. bloods 27 1 In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. piercing: or, crossing like a bar
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Take Refuge From The Coming Judgment
20. Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself, as it were, for a little moment, until the indignation is past. For behold, the LORD comes out of HIS place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; the earth will also disclose her blood, and will no more cover her slain.
1. In that day the LORD with HIS severe sword, great and strong, will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; and HE will slay the reptile that is in the sea.
Matthew 24:32-36Matthew 24:32-36
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32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. it: or, he 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
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32. “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branches has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33. “So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near, at the very doors. 34. “Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things are fulfilled. 35. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but MY words will by no means pass away. 36. “But of that day and hour no one knows, no, not even the angels of heaven, but MY FATHER only.”
Trust in GOD ALMIGHTY for HE has put all things under Christ Jesus’ feet, and everything is in HIS hands and HIS hands alone. When they persecute you and curse, give praises to GOD for HE glorifies HIMSELF in overcoming your enemies. Keep praying and hold fast to HE alone who is faithful and true — Christ Jesus, King of Kings and LORD of lords. Amen and Hallelujah. The children of GOD must pray for mercy and that HE keep us from hurt, harm or danger.
Photo caption: Pope Benedict XVI receives a picture from U.S. President George W. Bush (L) after a meeting in the medieval St John’s Tower in the Vatican Gardens on June 13, 2008ne 13, 2008
English: King James Version (1611) - KJV
31 And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
WP-Bible plugin. Pope Benedict gave Bush an unprecedented welcome in the tranquility of the Vatican Gardens on Friday before the U.S. president resumed his campaign to rally European support for sanctions against Iran. REUTERS/Filippo Monteforte/Pool (VATICAN)
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