REV 13:14And deceiveth 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. REV 13:14And deceiveth 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. 13:15And 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. 13:15And 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. 13:16And 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: 13:16And 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:

Rev 13:17And 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. Rev 13:17And 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. 13:18Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of THE BEAST: for it is the number of A MAN; and his number [is] Six hundred threescore [and] six. 13:18Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of THE BEAST: for it is the number of A MAN; and his number [is] Six hundred threescore [and] six.

Which beast is it?

REVELATION 14:9And 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, REVELATION 14:9And 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, 14:9And 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, 14:9And 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, 14:10The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, 14:10The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God,

Why it is NOT the lamblike beast 1. Revelation 13:17 points to the fact that men will not buy or sell save he who has the mark or THE NAME of the beast. Of the two beasts, only the leopardlike beast HAS A NAME 1. Revelation 13:17 points to the fact that men will not buy or sell save he who has the mark or THE NAME of the beast. Of the two beasts, only the leopardlike beast HAS A NAME Rev 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, upon his head the NAME of blasphemy Rev 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, upon his head the NAME of blasphemy

2. Consistently from rev 13:11-16 the lamblike beast is identified by the personal pronoun “HE” where we read phrases like ‘he exerciseth all the power’, ‘he doeth great wonders’, ‘he maketh fire come down’, ‘he had power to give life’ and ‘he causeth all’. 2. Consistently from rev 13:11-16 the lamblike beast is identified by the personal pronoun “HE” where we read phrases like ‘he exerciseth all the power’, ‘he doeth great wonders’, ‘he maketh fire come down’, ‘he had power to give life’ and ‘he causeth all’. However on the contrast, the leopardlike beast is consistently identified by the definite article “THE” where we read phrases like ‘the first beast’, ‘in the sight of the beast’ and the ‘image to the beast’.. hence the name of “the” beast is in reference to the leopardlike beast (rev 13:17) However on the contrast, the leopardlike beast is consistently identified by the definite article “THE” where we read phrases like ‘the first beast’, ‘in the sight of the beast’ and the ‘image to the beast’.. hence the name of “the” beast is in reference to the leopardlike beast (rev 13:17)

3. Lastly, the lamblike beast says to those who dwell on earth to make an image to the leopardlike beast (rev 13:14). Since the image belongs to the leopardlike beast, we now ask what else is this beast’s, apart from having an image? 3. Lastly, the lamblike beast says to those who dwell on earth to make an image to the leopardlike beast (rev 13:14). Since the image belongs to the leopardlike beast, we now ask what else is this beast’s, apart from having an image? Rev 15:2And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, [and] over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. Rev 15:2And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, [and] over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

The leopardlike beast is the little horn ? 1.Both speak blasphemous words (Daniel 7:8,25; rev 13:5) 2.Both rule for 1260 years (Daniel 7:25; rev 13:6) 3.Both make war on the saints (Daniel 7:21; rev 13:7) 4.Both exercise Authority belonging to God only (Dan 7:25,Dan 2:21; Rev 13:4) 5.Both are describe with the attribute of “a man” 6.Both reign till Jesus comes (Dan 7:26,27; rev 19:20)

characteristics 1.Rises in rome (Dan 7:8), the beast is roman. 2.Rises after the 10 divisions (10 horns) after 476AD- Dan 7:24 3.Rises in western Europe- Dan 7:8,24 4.It is different from the other 10 kingdoms (church and state)- Daniel 7:25 5.It uprooted 3 of the 10 kingdoms (Dan 7:8) 6.It speaks pompous or blasphemous words (Dan 7:25; rev 13:5) 7.Rules for 1260 years (daniel 7:25, rev 13:5)

8. Persecutes the saints-church (Dan 7:21, 25, rev 13:6,7) 9.Changed the law of God (Dan 7:25: 10.Changed the times (Dan 7:25) 11. was wounded after the 1260 years by the sword (rev 13:3) 12.It has a name and the number of the name is 666

What is the name? Rev 13:1And 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. Rev 13:1And 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.

What is blasphemy?

John 10:30I and [my] Father are one. John 10:30I and [my] Father are one. 10:32Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 10:32Jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 10:33The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for BLASPHEMY; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 10:33The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for BLASPHEMY; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 10:36Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I AM THE SON OF GOD? 10:36Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I AM THE SON OF GOD?

Luke 5:20And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. Luke 5:20And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh BLASPHEMIES? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh BLASPHEMIES? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

John 14:15If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15If ye love me, keep my commandments. 14:16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you ANOTHER Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 14:16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you ANOTHER Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Another – hetero/allos Another – hetero/allos

The Antichrist power The Antichrist power 2 Thessalonians 2:3Let no man deceive you by any means: for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 2 Thessalonians 2:3Let no man deceive you by any means: for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 2:4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. 2:4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

The Name is not a proper name but a title!! Revelation 19:16And he hath on [his] vesture and on his thigh A NAME written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:16And he hath on [his] vesture and on his thigh A NAME written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

The Name has a number

Which language do we use? Gematria or gimatria (Hebrew: גימטריה gēma ṭ riyā) is a system of assigning numerical value to a word or phrase, in the belief that words or phrases with identical numerical values bear some relation to each other, or bear some relation to the number itself as it may apply to a person's age, the calendar year, or the like. (Wikipedia 2013) Gematria or gimatria (Hebrew: גימטריה gēma ṭ riyā) is a system of assigning numerical value to a word or phrase, in the belief that words or phrases with identical numerical values bear some relation to each other, or bear some relation to the number itself as it may apply to a person's age, the calendar year, or the like. (Wikipedia 2013)Hebrew numerical valueHebrew numerical value

John 19:19And Pilate wrote a title, and put [it] on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. John 19:19And Pilate wrote a title, and put [it] on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. 19:20This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, [and] Greek, [and] LATIN. 19:20This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, [and] Greek, [and] LATIN.

Has the beast/papacy claimed to be God on earth

The Pope and God are the same, so he has all power in Heaven and earth." Pope Pius V, quoted in Barclay, Chapter XXVII, p. 218, "Cities Petrus Bertanous" The Pope and God are the same, so he has all power in Heaven and earth." Pope Pius V, quoted in Barclay, Chapter XXVII, p. 218, "Cities Petrus Bertanous"

“Don't go to God for forgiveness of sins, come to me." -Pope John Paul II, LA Times, “Don't go to God for forgiveness of sins, come to me." -Pope John Paul II, LA Times, "This judicial authority will even include the power to forgive sin." [The Catholic Encyclopaedia Vol xii, article ‘Pope’ pg 265] "This judicial authority will even include the power to forgive sin." [The Catholic Encyclopaedia Vol xii, article ‘Pope’ pg 265]

"The Pope takes the place of Jesus Christ on earth...by divine right the Pope has supreme and full power in faith, in morals over each and every pastor and his flock. He is the true vicar, the head of the entire church, the father and teacher of all Christians. He is the infallible ruler, the founder of dogmas, …the supreme judge of heaven and earth, the judge of all, being judged by no one, God himself on earth." Quoted in the New York Catechism. "The Pope takes the place of Jesus Christ on earth...by divine right the Pope has supreme and full power in faith, in morals over each and every pastor and his flock. He is the true vicar, the head of the entire church, the father and teacher of all Christians. He is the infallible ruler, the founder of dogmas, …the supreme judge of heaven and earth, the judge of all, being judged by no one, God himself on earth." Quoted in the New York Catechism.

"The Pope is not only the representative of Jesus Christ, he is Jesus Christ himself, hidden under the veil of flesh." Catholic National July "The Pope is not only the representative of Jesus Christ, he is Jesus Christ himself, hidden under the veil of flesh." Catholic National July 1895.

"We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty"...(Pope Leo XIII Encyclical Letter of June 20, 1894) "We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty"...(Pope Leo XIII Encyclical Letter of June 20, 1894) Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions (infernorum)." -Lucius Ferraris, «Prompta Bibliotheca», 1763, Volume VI, 'Papa II', p.26) Hence the Pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions (infernorum)." -Lucius Ferraris, «Prompta Bibliotheca», 1763, Volume VI, 'Papa II', p.26)

Revelation 18:1And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. Revelation 18:1And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. 18:4And 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. 18:4And 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.