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The way of Japanese dealing the relationship with each other is far more tough than their house, they are be ordered to strictly worship and obey their superior more than the Christian worship GOD, they always smile to you but never opening their heart to you,even very close friend,hidden the personality and the real thought is the way to survive they always working OT till evening,even midnight,if someone rejects working so hard,he will be considered lazy , they deny the personality,

Yeah, he had more poignant ways to disrupt a false religion. Like freeing a demon-possessed man by commanding the demons into a herd of pigs....

If you are an American Christian, I feel that you owe it to yourself to prayerfully consider the following posts. It is a progressive reasoning of just how America may well be mentioned in scriptures. Also I have provided links to historical data for your verification that I believe is relevant to rightly dividing certain prophesies. We hear it all the time, "Isn't it amazing that the scriptures are silent about America?" And I thought the same thing myself, at one time. But I don't believe it to be so anymore. I submit the following for those who wish to prayerfully ponder whether America is, or is not, in scriptures. I have only submitted a fraction of information available as I realize it can be overwhelming. Also, I will endeavor to satisfy any questions posed. Please do not assume I am anti-America. I'm not. I simply believe God is going to deal with the sins of this and every nation, however, I believe the USA is specifically mentioned. Thank you. Peace "Here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition." Revelation 13-19:4 speaks of the final judgement of the LAST of a concessions of spiritual "Babylons." To understand who the 8th spiritual Babylon is, we need to give heed to the clues given by the angel to John in chapter 17. First, we know that the beast "was, and is not, and yet is." That phrase tells us that there was going to be a point in time when this "seven headed beast" was not going to be represented by a physical country. Yet, after the passage of time the beast would again "rise up out of the sea" and exist briefly as the seventh head, and then ultimately as a final beast (country) that would be "THE EIGHT... and goeth into perdition," or complete destruction. The sea in 17:15, we are told, represents "peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues." This verse is one in this chapter that convinces many that the beast is the Roman Catholic Church, for it has established itself in every corner of the earth. However, I am persuaded that this symbolic Beast is multi faceted and includes a civil nation and not just a religious institution. The key I believe to understanding who is this 8th Beast is to first understand the importance of Israel. We should take notice that she TOO "was, and was not, and yet is." Even today Israel is "spiritually called Sodom, and Egypt," because they rejected Jesus as their promised Messiah (Rev. 11:8). By continuing in the old Mosaic law (which had fulfilled it's purpose of portraying the death of Christ thru the prophetic action of animal sacrifices,) they spiritually went back to Egypt. Hence they are called "Egypt" to represent they are still in bondage to their sins, while "Sodom" represents how perverted their religion has become without the Temple, priesthood, and ultimately their lack of acceptance of Jesus, their promise Deliverer. The beast mention in Revelation 13 -16, is the rise and fall of the final Eight Beast. In chapter 17:1 the angel tells John, "I will shew thee the Judgement of the great whore that sitteth on many waters," and in verse 7 the angel says, "I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her." See, there is a clue here, there are two, the woman, and the beast. I am persuaded that the woman, or the whore, can represent false religion of any kind, but in the end time it will be the mass of false Christianity which has diluted the teachings of Christ and have prostituted themselves to the 8th Beast for economic reasons. (In this country, the church/faith based organizations have accepted a tax-exempt status.) The seven heads of the beast represents several actual empires that will have catered to various false religious systems while at the same time having a direct contact with the nation Israel. A clue the Angel gives to John is "here is the mind which has wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth." This is where many say these are seven hills of Rome. However the angel continues by saying, "There are seven kings five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come." Now the seven mountains represents seven different empires that will have had a direct effect on the nation Israel (which was, and was not, and yet is.) At the time of John the angel says, "five are fallen, and one is." It is easy to know who all six of these are. The one which was existing at the time of John was Rome. Now Rome "had great iron teeth: it devoured and break into pieces, and stamp the residue with the feet of it and was diverse from all the beast that were before it," and therefore fulfilled God's promise of judgement against Israel for not cleaving to Him and obeying His voice as told in Duet. chapter 28. Thus in 70 A.D. Israel ceased to exist as a nation. The Roman General Titus, unable to negotiate a settlement with the stiff neck rebellion of the Jew, was obliged to execute God's judgement upon them. Realizing the seven headed beast has direct relationship to Israel, we can simply go back to the birth of Israel to see who the fallen five are. Joseph, betrayed by his brothers was sold as a slave and ended up sitting on a throne in Egypt. While his brothers meant it for evil, God meant it for good. For by this brotherly betrayal came the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, to make his descendants a mighty nation, and give them the land of Canaan. Through them He would show all the world His greatness. Nearly 400 years later, Egypt afraid of the multitude of Jewish settlers in the land enslaved them. Thus, Egypt is beast head number one. Many years later, after the death of King Solomon, his son, Rehoboam was confronted by Jeroboam, who represented the ten northern tribes. Jeroboam asked Rehoboam to lower the previous taxes that Solomon placed upon them. Rehoboam sought the wisdom of "the old men that stood before his father... But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him," (1 Kings 12). The result was a division in the nation. The ten northern tribes revolted and set Jeroboam up as their King. Jeroboam, however, became afraid and said, "If this people go up to do sacrifice in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, then shall the heart of the people turn again unto their lord, even unto Rehoboam king of Judah, and they shall kill me, and go again to Rehoboam king of Judah." "Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, it is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt." What a mistake, for turning the people to idols only brought the judgement of God upon them. God raised up Assyria to take the ten northern tribes in to captivity. Not heeding the commandment not to intermarry, they lost their pure Jewish identity, and became Samaritans. Thus the ten northern tribes were lost, not by misplacement, but rather by forfeit of their pure identity as Jews. Thus Assyria is the Second head of the Beast. Then over two hundred years later, Judah was taken captive by Babylon. Thus Babylon is the their head of the beast. In Daniel 8:20,21, we see that the two empires that would follow Babylon would be the Medes/Persia empire and Greece. Heads of the beast number four and five. So at the time of John's vision in Revelations, the five that had fallen were, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medes/Persia, and Greece. The six head which was present at John's time was Rome, and Rome destroyed Israel as a nation. Since 70 A.D. and prior to 1948, no map recognize any land as Israel, for Israel "which was, was not." Yet fulfilling his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, God preserved their descendants and has regathered them back to the land of their inheritance. Thus, Israel "that was, and is not, yet is." And therefore, so is the beast. Now what brought Israel back as a nation (apart from God's sovereignty) was global sympathy for the Jews because of their persecution in World War II. Whereupon at that time, their land was part of the British Empire. History tells us that while Britain was willing to allot a piece of land for Jewish settlers, they did not want to relinquish control or possession of the land. Still, after the Jews frustration with England and the Palestinians, they themselves rose up and fought and prevailed, taking control and occupancy of some land. England then conceded and gave that land to the Jews (under international pressure) so they could once again be a people, a nation. Now this all may seem good and well, except God requires that when a gift is given, (if it is to be acceptable with God,) it must be given of one's free will. Otherwise, it is not a gift of charity. Therefore, England, who chose not to bless the descendants of Abraham with a free will offering of charity, chose to forfeit the blessings of God. So, England than, being the seventh head, "when he cometh, he must continue a short space" (Rev. 17:10). "And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eight, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition" (verse 11). Now rises up out of the sea is the eight beast, which we are told is "of," or from, the seven. Could it mean that the eight beast is a mixture of the seven heads or empires, like some great melting pot? For it does have "peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues." Or is it "of the seven" as a descendant, or offspring of the seventh empire? Either way, America is the Cinderella for this glass slipper. We are the land of immigrants, as well as the offspring of England as the Brave New World. But what brought us to as place of global supremacy, and until recently the closest ally to Israel? Was it not the same thing that set the stage for the birth of Israel, World War II? Remember, Revelation 13-16 is about the rise and fall of the Eight Beast that goes into perdition, and chapter 17 clarifies who the eight was by giving us a progression of empires? Well in chapter 13:3 we see the eight beast receiving a wound to one of its heads "as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast." I seriously proposed we consider the possibility that this wound to the head, from which we amazingly recovered, was Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, a historical event that keeps resurfacing. It was this event that brought America into the war. And yet, despite Japan's fury, speed, and might, Pearl Harbor some how survived and came back to defend itself. Incredible. But do we recall how the was ended? It was with the dropping of The Bomb on Hiroshima and the second bomb on Nagasaki. Such display of power was never before witnessed. the whole world said, "Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with Him?" John beheld in his vision "another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns of a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exercises all the power of the first beast... and he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire (The Bomb) come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men." (vrs.11-13). This second beast that looks like a lamb (having two horns) and SEEMS to be for peace, "exercises ALL the authority of the first" is none other than the office of the Presidency. Yet while he seems to be for peace, His mouth is really speaking the agenda of the dragon. Now we see this more clearly as EX-President Clinton and his wife, took posture against Israel. They expressed their views as to the rights of a Palestine State. EX-President Bill Clinton pressured Israel with the threat of loosing American support if they didn't comply in the Peace talks and policies. Arafat has declared there WILL BE a Palestine State, to which Israel has issued warning not to try it. Read again the fate of the eight beast from Rev. 13-18. Who else fits this better than us. So much has happened this year to turn the European Union and the UN against America, as well as the enabling the E.U. to be a viable threat against America with the establishing of the E.U. military, headed up by a Germany General. DIDN'T Germany start the last 2 world wars? The revelation of the rise of the 8th Beast begins in Rev. 13 and in that passage there is no mention of the woman sitting upon the beast at the time of it's coming to "his power, and his seat, and great authority." Chapters 14 and 15a speak of the iniquities of the beast and of the judgement that would befall it in chapters 15b and 16. This vision so overwhelmed the Apostle that in chapter 17 the angel clarifies what he had seen, as well as why and how her judgement would come. Chapters 18 and 19 speak of the absolute destruction and glory given to God for His righteous judgements. It seems to me that when the 8th Beast rises to its might (in Rev. 13), there is a separation between the beast (civil) and the woman (religious), because the woman is not mentioned. Or simply, a separation between church and state. BUT, in order for the civil government to do what it is prophesied to do in the last days, initiate a new economic system, it will need the support of the religious sector, or faith based organizations, to assure that such an economic system is ok, hence in chapter 17 the woman is on the beast. Seeing how the church/religious systems have allowed herself/themselves to be regulated by the civil authorities in order to enjoy tax exempt status, she/they will feel obliged to assure her populace that the new economic structure is not "the mark of the beast." This will not be difficult to do for the whoring daughters of confused Babylon, for they have perpetuated many false end time doctrines and have "waxed worst, deceiving and being deceived." Our adversary has spued out a flood out of his mouth of these false end time message and doctrines with which he might cause the true Church to be carried away with the flood of error that is rampant in these other whoring psuedo churches, who are serving mammon instead of God and compromising God's Truth for their increased attendance, lest they offend the contributors. Just as God always had His civil leaders and His spiritual leaders, so the devil has imitated this structural order of God in his attempt to defeat God's people. Hence the beast AND the woman which rides it. They will selfishly merge, becoming "one" in heart and purpose, because of their greed for filthy mammon in these final days. Not unlike the nation of Israel back when she rejected her Redeemer. Remember, you cannot serve God and mammon both. Interesting note: President Roosevelt's speech after Pearl Harbor attack: "Yesterday, December 7, 1941-a date which will live in infamy-the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan . . . As Commander in Chief of the army and navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. . . . With confidence in our armed forces-with the unbounding determination of our people-we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God. . ." "Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited." President Franklin D. Roosevelt suddenly died nearly 3

A simple study on "Faith" Faith Acts 26:12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. 14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. 15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me [Jesus]. What Faith does: 1. Open their eyes - (by faith) 2. Turn from darkness to light - (by faith) 3. From the power of Satan unto God - (by faith) 4. That they may receive forgiveness of sins - (by faith) 5. (That they may receive an) inheritance among them which are sanctified - (by faith) Where does Faith come from? Ro 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Is Faith necessary? Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Heb 3: 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; 15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. 16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. 17 But with whom was He grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? 18 And to whom sware He that they should not enter into His rest, but to them that believed not? 19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into His rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. Who/What is our faith in? Faith is not confidence in any thing we can, could, or should do, nor a combination of things we have done. The object of Faith is always God and His faithfulness to do what He has said He will do. Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. 19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: What God has done that we may have faith and hope? Colossians 1: 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath He reconciled 22 In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in His sight: 23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; 24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for His body's sake, which is the church: 25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; 26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to His saints: 27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: 28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Eph 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Result of Faith: Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, I John 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we [God and us] have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin. Roman 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His. Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me. Again, What Faith does: 1. Open our eyes - (by faith) 2. Turns us from darkness to light - (by faith) 3. From the power of Satan unto God - (by faith) 4. That we may receive forgiveness of sins - (by faith) 5. (That we may receive an) inheritance among them which are sanctified - (by faith) The main benefit of faith? It enables us to please God. Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Let us therefore exercise our faith with our whole hearts towards God . . . for there is not one promise to be found for the half-hearted who casually seek God. Peace