As we've already seen, the final imminent showdown between God and Satan, is on the issue of worship. We've also seen that Creation, the Sabbath and Worship are inseparably interwoven. While God instituted the 7th day Sabbath (Saturday) to commemorate his Creator-ship and hence rightful claim to worship, the Beast holds up an opposite day - the 1st (Sunday), a counterfeit Sabbath, as the mark of her authority. in Part 5, we saw that contrary to speculations, the number 666, is not a computer generated code, microchip or the number of Obama's car! Rather, it is the sum total of the Pope's official title Vicarius Filii dei (Vicar of the son of God).

Universal Sunday Law Coming

Incredulous as the above title may seem to some, the movement for the enforcement of a universal Sunday law that have been going on for long, is gathering momentum and entering its final stage.

Activities of the Papacy

Like his predecessors, the Pope is calling for the world to acknowledge and honor Sunday as a day of rest. Legislation that will force the world to worship and rest on Sunday would be an ideal solution.
Under the umbrella of promoting family values, protection of the poor, ensuring human dignity and care for our environment, among a host of other worthy pursuits, Sunday sacredness and legislation is being promoted.
The following quotation and activities attest to this.

1. "The obsession with economic profit and technical efficiency put the human rhythms of life at risk...moments of rest, especially on Sunday are sacred because in them, we find God" (Vatican Radio, 12th Aug. 2015)
2. "Sunday is the day of the Lord and of man, a day which everyone MUST be free - free for the family and free for God" (www.catholicsun.com)
3. "In respecting religious liberty and the common good of all, Christians should seek recognition of Sundays and the church's holy days as LEGAL holidays" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2188)
4. "Recovering the theological significance of Sunday is fundamental to rebalancing our lives...we strongly urge both clergy and laity to work cooperatively within their communities to stress the importance of Sunday for worship and family" (The North American Orthodox Catholic theological consultation, St. Paul's College, Washington, DC, Oct 27, 2012)
5. "Encourage America to exercise leadership within the international community based on common moral law, Sunday holiness" (Address by Pope Benedict XVI to H.E. Mrs Mary Ann Glendon, New Ambassador of USA to the Vatican, Feb. 29, 2008)

"...and all the world wondered after the beast" - Rev 13:3

The Pope is the most popular religious leader with the greatest political influence in our world today. Presidents, Imams, Pastors, business executives and billions of people defer to him as the moral leader of the world. His push for Sunday legislation is increasingly gaining acceptance as seen in the following developments.

* Israel stock exchange plans to close on Friday and Sunday. Reuters. Aug 25, 2014.

*" The Lord's Day Alliance of the United States exists to encourage Christians to reclaim the Sabbath (Sunday), the Lord's day - as a day of spiritual and personal renewal, enabling them to impact their communities with the gospel" Mission statement of the Lord's Day Alliance.

* Hungarian Government passes Sunday Closure bill initiated by Christian Democrats. Rueters, 10th Dec 2014.

* Unions unite to prevent shops from opening in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil. Dec. 2014

* Documents to protect Sunday signed by Catholics, Orthodox and Evangelicals in Poland. Jan, 2015.

* "The work free Sunday as a common day of rest is essential manifestation of the European social model and should therefore be anchored in the time working directive" Bishop Ludwig Shwarz - Current Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Linz, Australia.

* EU Catholic priest meets EU commission president and VC president to discuss work programme. Mar, 2015.

* US Senator, Sylvia Allen ask for a bill to mandate Sunday Church attendance. CNN New, Mar. 2015.
* Chile enacts law to ensure Sunday rest for commerce workers. April 2015.

* Sept. 22-27, 2015. Pope Francis to address the US congress and the general assembly of the United Nations during a visit to the States.

The Role of the United States

Rev 13:11: "And I beheld another beast coming out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb, and spake as a dragon...and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed"

The second beast of revelation 13, is the United States of America. Unlike other nations that emerged through conflict among nations (winds strove against the sea), the US came up and grew in a relatively new land, literarily "out of the earth" in the late 18th century. It was a safe haven for people fleeing from political and religious persecution in Europe in general and Great Britain, in particular.

Lamb-like at first, (innocent, peaceful) and founded upon two fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, the US has become increasingly dragon-like in her speech and conduct. The language of the dragon is force. Says the Bible, "He (US) causes the earth and them that dwell in it, to worship the first beast (Papacy). " Rev 13:12.

The entire approach will appear to be deeply spiritual. Incredible miracles will be performed, by which billions will be deceived. "He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on earth in the sight of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast...and caused as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed" Rev 13:13-15.

The Role of Technology

Technologically speaking, the stage is almost set for the worldwide enforcement of the mark of the beast. Thanks to the wonders of information technology, events taking place in any corner of the globe can be seen instantaneously! Global audience can today watch the English premier league, Spanish laliga, DSTV, CNN, at the touch of a button and from the comfort of their bedroom. We can talk to anyone, at any time and place!

Government the world over, are collating the biometric data of their citizens. Our face, finger prints, blood group, address, etc are with government agencies. Although these data are indispensable tools for modern economic planning, a time will come when it will be abused.

In financial matters, the global trend worldwide is towards a cashless economy. From Europe to Asia, America to Africa, more and more countries are going cashless, with Denmark set to become the first completely cashless country of the world.

We're living at the end of earth history, on the threshold of eternity. None need to be deceived. God in his love have made ample provision for our salvation and have exposed the plans of the enemy. Today is the day of salvation. Let's us by His grace, repent of, confess and forsake our sins. Our only hope is in Jesus as our Lord and saviour, for "they overcame by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony" May my name, your name and that of our love ones be written in the Lamb's book of life - in Jesus name.

Thanks for the exposè, just know and obey God,and safty is assured

It's so sad and unfortunate that I don't see so many comments and questions rolling under this post. If you had posted about politics and politicians, fashion or music artists, premier league matches etc there would have been thousands of comments here. May God help this present wicked generation that have grown cold about the things of God.

I see we share the same understanding on this topic from the Bible, do you know Pastor Doug Batchelor?

Not personaly, but recently through his writeup.