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Jesus is coming. . . soon! Are you ready?

Jesus is coming. . . soon! Are you ready?

What is “The Mark of the Beast”?

What is “The Mark of the Beast”?

What the Beast is NOT. . . • A computer in Belgium • A

What the Beast is NOT. . . • A computer in Belgium • A powerful political leader

What the Beast is NOT. . . • A computer in Belgium • A

What the Beast is NOT. . . • A computer in Belgium • A powerful political leader • A child born in the Middle East • A single religious leader

What the Beast is NOT. . . • A computer in Belgium • A

What the Beast is NOT. . . • A computer in Belgium • A powerful political leader • A child born in the Middle East • A single religious leader • A conquering general

What is the Beast?

What is the Beast?

What is the Beast?

What is the Beast?

What is “The Mark of the Beast”?

What is “The Mark of the Beast”?

What the Mark is NOT. . . • A tattoo on the forehead

What the Mark is NOT. . . • A tattoo on the forehead

What the Mark is NOT. . . • A computer chip embedded under the

What the Mark is NOT. . . • A computer chip embedded under the skin

Revelation 13: 4, 8, 12, 15 Vs. 4 – “and they worshipped the beast,

Revelation 13: 4, 8, 12, 15 Vs. 4 – “and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? ” Vs. 8 – “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him”

Revelation 13: 4, 8, 12, 15 Vs. 12 – “And he exerciseth all the

Revelation 13: 4, 8, 12, 15 Vs. 12 – “And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast”

Revelation 13: 4, 8, 12, 15 Vs. 15 – “And he had power to

Revelation 13: 4, 8, 12, 15 Vs. 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. ”

Revelation 13: 4, 8, 12, 15 Vs. 15 – “And he had power to

Revelation 13: 4, 8, 12, 15 Vs. 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. ”

Worship. . . Who? Why? When? How?

Worship. . . Who? Why? When? How?

Worship – Who?

Worship – Who?

Baal Worship “. . . and let us make us a name. . .

Baal Worship “. . . and let us make us a name. . . ”

Baal Worship “It is written that the people said one to another: ‘Let us

Baal Worship “It is written that the people said one to another: ‘Let us build us a city and a tower. ’ And the name which they then gave to the city was ‘Babel. ’. . . ”

Baal Worship “. . . At that time the meaning of the word ‘Babel’—its

Baal Worship “. . . At that time the meaning of the word ‘Babel’—its original meaning—was ‘Gate of God. ’ Accordingly, they said: ‘Let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven. ’ ” A. T. Jones “What is Babylon? ” Review and Herald, Feb. 6, 1900

Baal Worship “. . . because of their pride and self-exaltation, their whole enterprise

Baal Worship “. . . because of their pride and self-exaltation, their whole enterprise was turned so utterly into confusion that the word ‘Babel’ lost its original meaning of ‘Gate of God, ’ and bore only the meaning of A. T. Jones “What is Babylon? ” ‘confusion. ’ ” Review and Herald, Feb. 6, 1900

Baal Worship “The word Babylon as we have seen, signifies confusion, and comes from

Baal Worship “The word Babylon as we have seen, signifies confusion, and comes from Babel, the place where men, in their impious attempt to build a tower that should reach unto heaven, had their language confounded. ” J. N. Andrews The Three Messages of Revelation 14: 6 -12, p. 47 (1892)

Baal Worship “Since the great apostasy, the majority of the professed followers [of Christ]

Baal Worship “Since the great apostasy, the majority of the professed followers [of Christ] have busied themselves in attempting to climb up to heaven some other way. ” J. N. Andrews The Three Messages of Revelation 14: 6 -12, p. 48 (1892)

Baal Worship “. . . and let us make us a name. . .

Baal Worship “. . . and let us make us a name. . . ”

Baal Worship Molech or Baal

Baal Worship Molech or Baal

Baal Worship Asherah, Ishtar, Astarte, Isis

Baal Worship Asherah, Ishtar, Astarte, Isis

Baal Worship Gaia

Baal Worship Gaia

Worshipping Another God In pantheism, God is the whole; however, in panentheism, the whole

Worshipping Another God In pantheism, God is the whole; however, in panentheism, the whole is in God.

Worshipping Another God In pantheism, God is the whole; however, in panentheism, the whole

Worshipping Another God In pantheism, God is the whole; however, in panentheism, the whole is in God.

Worshipping Another God “If God is love, and if love means sympathy (“suffering with”),

Worshipping Another God “If God is love, and if love means sympathy (“suffering with”), then it would appear that God is affected by what happens in the world—that God ‘suffers change. ’. . . because love is a ‘sharing experience, ’ God’s love for the suffering must include God’s real participation in that suffering. ” Kevin J. Vanhoozer First Theology, p. 87 (2002)

Worshipping Another God • From the One emanates the Divine Mind (nous) • The

Worshipping Another God • From the One emanates the Divine Mind (nous) • The Cosmic Soul (psyche) • And the Logos (word)

Worshipping Another God “That ye be not soon shaken in mind” (nous) “The first

Worshipping Another God “That ye be not soon shaken in mind” (nous) “The first man Adam was made a living soul” (psyche) “In the beginning was the Word (logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ”

Worshipping Another God Panentheism has formulated a god that is a being who can

Worshipping Another God Panentheism has formulated a god that is a being who can become “more perfect” through the experiences of his creatures

Worshipping Another God • Hinduism • Taoism • Buddhism • Sufism (Muslim) • Theosophists

Worshipping Another God • Hinduism • Taoism • Buddhism • Sufism (Muslim) • Theosophists • Muslims • Baha’i • New Age • Native American Indians • Unitarian Universalists • Animists of various types

Worship – Who? “And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven,

Worship – Who? “And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice. . .

Worship – Who? “. . . Fear God, and give glory to Him; for

Worship – Who? “. . . Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. ” Revelation 14: 6, 7

Worship – Why? “. . . Fear God, and give glory to Him; for

Worship – Why? “. . . Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. ” Revelation 14: 6, 7

Worship – Who/Why? “O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou

Worship – Who/Why? “O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth. ” 2 Kings 19: 15

Worship – Who/Why? “By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and

Worship – Who/Why? “By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. ” Psalm 33: 6 “My help cometh from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. ” Psalm 121: 2

Worship – Who/Why? “Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the

Worship – Who/Why? “Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee. ” Jeremiah 32: 17

Worship – Who/Why? “. . . they lifted up their voice to God with

Worship – Who/Why? “. . . they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is. ” Acts 4: 24

Worship – Why? The Creator and Sustainer of all things

Worship – Why? The Creator and Sustainer of all things

Worship – Why? The Creator and Sustainer of all things

Worship – Why? The Creator and Sustainer of all things

“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between

“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. ” Elijah on Mount Carmel

Baal Worship “It is now about twenty-eight centuries since the Lord called Elijah to

Baal Worship “It is now about twenty-eight centuries since the Lord called Elijah to stand for truth and denounce Baal-worship in high places. It would seem logical that ancient history of that sort could be filed away in the archives and forgotten. . ”

Baal Worship “The problem is when pride and self-seeking masquerade as devotion to Christ,

Baal Worship “The problem is when pride and self-seeking masquerade as devotion to Christ, there we have Baal-worship. And it has penetrated all levels of the church body. . Christ cannot come until Baal is completely unmasked. ” Donald K. Short Baal-Worship and the Long Delay

Baal Worship “. . . and let us make us a name. . .

Baal Worship “. . . and let us make us a name. . . ”

Worship – Who? “I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is

Worship – Who? “I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside Me. ” Isaiah 45: 5

Worship – Who? “Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of

Worship – Who? “Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. ” Isaiah 45: 22

Worship – Who? “And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven,

Worship – Who? “And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. . .

Worship – Who? “. . . saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and

Worship – Who? “. . . saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. ” Revelation 14: 6, 7

Worship – When? Does it make a difference which day we go to church?

Worship – When? Does it make a difference which day we go to church?

Worship – When? Hinduism — every day Neopagans — every day Buddhism — on

Worship – When? Hinduism — every day Neopagans — every day Buddhism — on the changing phases of the moon Muslims — five times a day, and Friday from 12: 30 to 2: 00 pm Most Christians — Sunday or Easter and Christmas

Worship – When? 8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six

Worship – When? 8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10 But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Worship – When? 11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth,

Worship – When? 11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Worship – When? “Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of

Worship – When? “Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. ”

Worship – When? 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

Worship – When? 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into His rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from His. 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

Worship – How? Does HOW we worship make any difference to God?

Worship – How? Does HOW we worship make any difference to God?

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How? “At what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute,

Worship – How? “At what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up. ” Daniel 3: 5

Worship – How? “The Holy Spirit never reveals Himself in such methods, in such

Worship – How? “The Holy Spirit never reveals Himself in such methods, in such a bedlam of noise. This is an invention of Satan to cover up his ingenious methods for making of none effect the pure, sincere, elevating, ennobling, sanctifying truth for this time. ”

Worship – How? “To hear music is to respond to it. It enters our

Worship – How? “To hear music is to respond to it. It enters our being on what is called the subverbal level. So when we are in the presence of music we are powerless to keep it from having an impact. . .

Worship – How? “. . . and as we listen to it we are

Worship – How? “. . . and as we listen to it we are having an emotional experience. Physiological changes take place within our bodies. . .

Worship – How? “. . . producing glandular secretions that can modify our emotions

Worship – How? “. . . producing glandular secretions that can modify our emotions and feelings. Psychologists call it an ‘affective response. ’ ” Paul E. Hamel, DMus. Ed Emeritus Professor of Music Andrews University

Worship – How? “When we consider the power of music to effect us physically

Worship – How? “When we consider the power of music to effect us physically and emotionally, and to deliver suggestions to us both through the music and the lyrics. . . ”

Worship – How? “. . . how particular we should be about what we

Worship – How? “. . . how particular we should be about what we choose to listen to! The message of the music will register, not only in our minds, but in our bodies. ” Paul E. Hamel, DMus. Ed Emeritus Professor of Music Andrews University

Worship – How? “The medium is the message” is a phrase coined by Marshall

Worship – How? “The medium is the message” is a phrase coined by Marshall Mc. Luhan meaning that the form of a medium embeds itself in the message.

Worship – How? “Rock music poses an insidious and subtle threat to the Christian

Worship – How? “Rock music poses an insidious and subtle threat to the Christian faith by shifting the focus of faith from God to self. . . The use of rock music in worship is dangerous because it turns. . .

Worship – How? “. . . the church service into a make-believe fantasy world

Worship – How? “. . . the church service into a make-believe fantasy world in which self-satisfaction is more important than the adoration of a holy God. ” Samuel Bacchiocchi “The Worldview of Rock Music”

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How? “Every uncouth thing will be demonstrated. There will be shouting, with

Worship – How? “Every uncouth thing will be demonstrated. There will be shouting, with drums, music, and dancing. . And this is called the moving of the Holy Spirit. ” 2 SM 36

Worship – How? “Take away from Me the noise of your songs; to the

Worship – How? “Take away from Me the noise of your songs; to the melody of your harps I will not listen. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream. ” (Amos 5: 23 -24)

Worship – How? “Take away from Me the noise of your songs; to the

Worship – How? “Take away from Me the noise of your songs; to the melody of your harps I will not listen. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream. ” (Amos 5: 23 -24)

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How? “And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide Mine

Worship – How? “And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide Mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. ” (Isaiah 1: 1. 14 -15)

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How?

Worship – How? “. . . called on the name of Baal from morning

Worship – How? “. . . called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. . . and cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them. ” 2 Kings 18: 26, 28

Worship – How? “Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46: 10

Worship – How? “Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46: 10

Worship – How? Centering prayer Meditative prayer Connecting with the Cosmic Christ

Worship – How? Centering prayer Meditative prayer Connecting with the Cosmic Christ

Worship – How? “Come now, and let us reason together” Isaiah 1: 18

Worship – How? “Come now, and let us reason together” Isaiah 1: 18

Worship – How? “Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before

Worship – How? “Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which He did to you and to your fathers. ” 1 Samuel 12: 7

Worship – How? “. . . And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath.

Worship – How? “. . . And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath. . . ” “And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come. . . ” Acts 18: 4; 24: 25

Worship – How? “The most profitable meetings for spiritual advancement are those which are

Worship – How? “The most profitable meetings for spiritual advancement are those which are characterized with solemnity. . .

Worship – How? “and deep searching of heart. . . and earnestly and in

Worship – How? “and deep searching of heart. . . and earnestly and in deep humility, seeking to learn of Christ. ” 1 T 412

Worship – How? “In our speaking, our singing, and in our spiritual exercises, we

Worship – How? “In our speaking, our singing, and in our spiritual exercises, we are to reveal that calmness and dignity and godly fear that actuates every true child of God. ” 2 SM 43

Worship – How? “Little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we

Worship – How? “Little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. ” 1 John 2: 28

Baal Worship “All men want to get to heaven, but the trouble with the

Baal Worship “All men want to get to heaven, but the trouble with the great majority is that they want to get there in their own way. . The Tower of Babel approached as near to heaven as heathenism approaches the righteousness of God. . ”

Baal Worship “The structure reared on the plains of Shinar was symbolical of heathenism

Baal Worship “The structure reared on the plains of Shinar was symbolical of heathenism in all ages, which seeks to gain heaven by works. Multitudes today are striving to mount upwards by a tower of Babel. ” A. T. Jones American Sentinel, August 25, 1898

Baal Worship “The foundation stone of all these structures is salvation by works. Upon

Baal Worship “The foundation stone of all these structures is salvation by works. Upon this we see being reared today the Babel tower of governmental religion. The power of national law is to be made the means of regenerating and saving the nation. ” A. T. Jones American Sentinel, April 9, 1896

Baal Worship “Jesus says: ‘I am the way, ’ ‘I am the door. ’

Baal Worship “Jesus says: ‘I am the way, ’ ‘I am the door. ’ The Church of Christ is the Lord’s appointed means of calling men unto Himself, that they may find in Him deliverance from this present evil world. . ”

Baal Worship “. . . The Church of Christ is therefore indeed and in

Baal Worship “. . . The Church of Christ is therefore indeed and in truth the ‘Gate of God’ to mankind; and the faith of Jesus is that which gives access through this gate, to all the fullness of God. ” A. T. Jones Great Nations of Today, p. 138 (1901)

Worship. . . Who? Why? When? How?

Worship. . . Who? Why? When? How?

“Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers

“Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell. . . ” Elijah on Mount Carmel

“. . . but as for me and my house, we will serve the

“. . . but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. ” Elijah on Mount Carmel

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The Revelation of Jesus Christ