In Revelation 3:21 and chapter 15 verse two we are

told that Christ will reward the overcomer and that

those who overcome conquer the “beast”. Unless a
person knows who the beast is it will be impossible to
overcome him.

Revelations the 13th. Chapter outlines the career of

the “beast” and his identity so clearly that no one
need be in doubt. Because Rev.13:18 mention this
power has a number many have attached this number
to some stray dictator or international figure who has
captured momentary world attention. Unless all the
characteristics of this power are considered,
speculation on this one verse
will serve no useful purpose.

The beast is described in verses 1 & 2 as having

arisen out of the sea, having ten horns and that the
dragon gave him his power his seat and great
authority. Waters in prophecy represent “peoples
nations and tongues” Rev.17:15. A beast a kingdom
Dn.7:17 & 23. This beast has ten horns. In both
Daniel and Revelation the ten horns represent the ten
kingdoms of Western Europe (Dan.7:24). We notice
that the Dragon is mentioned as giving this power
“his seat”. Rev. chapter 12 pictures the dragon as
endeavoring to destroy Christ as soon as he was born.
This was fulfilled by Pagan Rome through its Govenor
King Herod (see Luke 2:1 and Matt. 2:7-8 & 13:16.)
The seat of any power is its capitol. Pagan Rome was
to give to “the beast” its headquarters. The beast
power must be a religious power for we are informed
“they worship the beast” Rev.13:4. Rev.14 also has a
dire warning against worshiping the beast.
Putting these points of identification together we
have this picture –a religious power of European
origin that took over the capitol of Rome. There is
only one power that fits this description and the other
specifications in the prophecy – The Papacy or Roman
Catholic Power. If you examine the identity of the
power that “had eyes like the eyes of a man and a
mouth speaking great things” described in the
seventh chapter of Daniel with the beast power of
Revelation it will be quickly apparent that they are
one and the same. John in the Revelation has added
more details and given developments which we are
now seeing taking place.

Revelation 13th and Dan.7 have these points in

common:- the power described is 1. Blasphemous 2.
Persecutor 3. Time of Reign is given. Notice
Dan.7:25 alongside Rev.13:5-7.

Christ was charged with blasphemy on two counts:

1. Claiming He was God. 2. By saying He had power
to forgive sins. (John10:33 & Luke 5:21). The
Papal power claims these two powers. From
their own statements it can be readily seen that
this is so.
Leo 13th. A pope said “We hold upon this earth the
place of God Almighty” From Dogmatic Canon and
Decrees” Cannon X.p118 come the following words,
“If anyone saith that the priests . . . . have not the
power of binding and of loosing, or that priests alone
are the ministers of absolution (i.e. forgiving of sins) .
. . . let him be ananthema.

Revelation says that this power would blaspheme

“God’s name and His tabernacle. Jesus when praying
to His Father called Him by His name “Holy Father”
John 17:11. This is the very title that the Pope takes.
Christ is revealed in the book of Hebrews as our High
Priest (Heb.8:1-2; 9:24), and as such has offered the
sacrifice for ever (Heb.9:25-28;10-12). In the
celebration of the mass all this is lost sight of and the
priest becomes all important. “We are struck with
wonder when we find that in obedience to the words
of his priests – Hoc est corpus meum (this is my
body) God himself descends on the altar and . . . .
places Himself in their hands. . . . Thus the priest may
in a certain manner be called the creator of His
Creator”, Dignity & Duties of the Priest”, p26-34
Liguori. Each time the mass is celebrated Christ is
crucified anew – so it is stated. In this way it
blasphemes Gods tabernacle.

The beast would persecute, he was “to make war with

the saints” Rev.13:7 In the St. Bartholomew
massacre in France 70,000 Huguenots were slain with
the full approval & blessing of the church. Over
81,000 were burned alive in the Spanish inquisition.

WHAT ABOUT THE NUMBER 666?

At the head of the Papal system is one man the pope.
His official title is Vicar of the Son of God. In latin
this is –
V I C A R U I S F I L I I
D E I
5+ 1+100+0+ 0+1+5+ 0 0+ 1+50+ 1+1
500+ 0 +1 = 666

The (Bible) Duay or Catholic version, in its footnote

under this verse says: “The numerical of his name
shall make up this number. We are all aware that
latin letters have numerical value and it is on this
bases that the above is calculated. The same may be
done with the Popes signature Dux Cleri.
D U X C L E R I
500+5+ 10 100+50+ 0+ 0+ 1 = 666

THIS POWER TO RECEIVE A DEADLY WOUND – Verse 3.

For twelve hundred and sixty days or years it was to
reign supreme (see Ezekiel 4:6 and Rev. 13:5) In a
Bible month there are 30 days. 42 x 30 = 1260 Days.
Papal supremacy began in 538AD and ended 1260
years later when the Pope was taken captive by
General Berthier under orders from Napoleon and
died in exile. Many proclaimed that the Papacy was
destroyed forever. However the prophecy declares
differently.

His Deadly Wound was to be healed “and all the world

wondered after the beast”. This restoration began in
1929 when Mussolini signed a pact with the papacy.
This event was written of in these words by the
Catholic Advocate: “A crowd tense with excitement is
here to witness passage of these two men whose
pens will heal a wound of fifty-nine years”. The San
Francisco Chronicle of 12:2:29 said the signing was
“healing the wound which has festered since 1780”.
No one needs to be reminded that to-day the wound
no longer exists and that all the world is making a
path to the door of Rome. Protestants have almost
lost their protest and are being wooed into the fold
again.

Prophecy forecasts trouble ahead for those who

would follow the Word of God. (Rev.13:15-17). Her
‘Mark’ is to be enforced. In Revelation God’s seal or
sign is in opposition to the Papal Mark. God tells us
His sign is the Sabbath (Ex.31:17 & Ezek.20:12,20).
The Church of Rome clearly states that the mark of
her authority is seen in her power to change the day
of worship from the seventh day of the week to the
first day of the week, without Biblical support. When
Sunday worship is enforced by law again, those who
knowingly worship contrary to God’s plain command
will receive “the mark of the beast” and the wrath of
God Rev. 14:9-10.
Let us determine that we will obey God now and
receive His seal and thus gain the victory over
Satan’s counterfeit system.