INVASION OF AMERICA
North American Union Being Planned!!!
work started!!!
updated 5-09-08
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Example of 13 stars flag of the American Confederacy There is a tombstone in Henderson, NC for Orrin Randolph Smith with an inscription "designer of the Stars and Bars". He claimed (some time after the fact) that he had designed the original national flag of the Confederate States of America, commonly known as the "Stars and Bars". His claim is in conflict with a similar claim by Nichola Marschal. There was a great conflict between the descendants and partisans of these two claimants in the early years of the 20th century.
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1-7-06 DREAM - I was shown 3 circle groups of 50 stars
side by side.
When I researched Leopold 1744, I found that the heredity prince Leopold was the head of a group of soldiers who invaded Belgium, which began in 1744.
1776, represents the Constitution and Bill of Rights for the United States of America. See: http://www.house.gov/house/Educate.shtml 1776 is also related to the Masons and Templars, and actually is double 888 which represents Jesus using Greek alphanumerics. Many will recognize the 1776 date, as this is the year in
which Adam Weishaupt formed the Order of Perfectibilists on
May 1, 1776 (still celebrated today throughout the world as
May Day), which later became known as the Illuminati, a
secret society whose name means “Enlightened Ones”,
which of course many will be familiar with. It seems fitting
that a group such as the Illuminati would see great
significance in celebrating the birth of their New World
Order by posthumously acknowledging the man who started it
all. The Number 1776Prime Factors of 1776=2x2x2x2x3x37."On 11 June, (the Continental) Congress appointed a committee to draft a declaration of independence. Of the five men on this committee, two - Franklin and...Robert Livingston - were Freemasons, and one, Robert Sherman, is believed, though not confirmed, to have been. The other two, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams - were not, despite subsequent claims to the contrary. The text of the declaration was composed by Jefferson. It was submitted to Congress and accepted on 4 July 1776. The nine signatories who can now be established as proven Freemasons, and the ten who were possibly so, included such influential figures as Washington, Franklin and, of course, the president of the Congress, John Hancock. The army, moreover, remained almost entirely in Freemasonic hands...As we shall see, it is in the Constitution that the influence of Freemasonry is most discernible... "At last, on 25 May 1787, the Constitutional Convention opened in Philadelphia and commenced its efforts to devise the machinery of government for the new nation. The first voice to make itself heard in any significantly influential way was a characteristically Freemasonic one, that of Edmund Randolph.. Randolph...a member of a Williamsburg lodge, had become Washington's aide-de-camp. Subsequently he was to become Attorney-General, then governor of Virginia and Grand Master of Virginia's Grand Lodge. During Washington's presidency, he was to serve as the first Attorney-General of the United States, then the first Secretary of State. "...There were ultimately five dominant and guiding spirits behind the Constitution - Washington, Franklin, Randolph, Jefferson and John Adams. Of these, the first three were active Freemasons, but men who took their Freemasonry extremely seriously - men who subscribed fervently to its ideals, whose entire orientation had been shaped and conditioned by it. And Adam's position, though he himself is not known to have been a Freemason was virtually identical to theirs. When he became president, moreover, he appointed a prominent Freemason, John Marshall, as first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court." (1) From: http://watch.pair.com/mason.html The Melodies of the Washington Monument
"...In 1791, Pierre Charles L'Enfante(the designer, who was a Freemason), laid out Governmental Center of Washington, D.C., he planned more than just streets, roads, and buildings. He hid certain occultic magical symbols in the layout of U.S. Governmental Center. When these symbols are united they become one large occultic, symbol..." The Great Seal of the United States
The Great Seal was finalized and approved six years later on June 20, 1782. The seal reflects the beliefs and values that the Founding Fathers wanted to pass on to their descendents. In the center of the seal is an bald eagle, our national bird. It holds in its beak a scroll inscribed E pluribus unum, which is Latin meaning "out of many, one" and stands for one nation that was created from 13 colonies. In one claw is an olive branch, while the other holds a bundle of thirteen arrows. The olive branch and arrows "denote the power of peace and war." A shield with thirteen red and white stripes covers the eagle's breast. The shield is supported solely by the American eagle to denote that Americans should rely on their own virtue. The red and white stripes of the shield represent the states united under and supporting the blue, representing the President and Congress. The color white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Above the eagle's head is a cloud surrounding a blue field containing thirteen stars, which forms a constellation. The constellation denotes that a new State is taking its place among other nations. Do you see a pattern of thirteen in the Great Seal?
Why thirteen? Thirteen represents the first thirteen states - Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
The Great Seal can be seen on the back of a one-dollar bill. The Secretary of State is the official custodian of the seal. It is only attached (affixed) to certain documents, such as foreign treaties and presidential proclamations. The Great Seal is displayed in the Exhibit Hall of the Department of State, in Washington, DC FROM: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/seal.html The Latin motto ‘Annuit Cœptis’ means ‘He (God) Favours our Undertaking’ and the motto ‘Novus Ordo Seclorum’ means ‘A New Order of the Ages (is born)’ which is at the core of the whole New World Order agenda of the Illuminati. In "The Reverse
Side of the Seal of the United States and its Symbolism" Lang
comments: "The reverse side must have been designed by a mystic, one
well versed in symbolism.. all true Theosophists aught to be able to see
the connecting link between true Theosophy and the reverse side of the
Seal .. the time will come when the white headstone (capstone) of our
government.. in the proclaiming of a new religion in which all spiritual
currents flowing from every other religion shall meet in the perfection of
the white stone, having neither dogma nor doctrine." Significant symbols related to 13 are extensive, of course. A good place to start is the camp positions of the Tribes in Numbers 2. The 12 Tribes camp in quadrants around the temple/tent/Tabernacle. The symbols of the four main Tribes are The Four Living Creatures, which correspond to the Zodiac signs of the solstices and equinoxes during the Age of Taurus. They align again in the Age of Aquarius. The "extra" or 13th Tribe are the Levites, who stay with the Tabernacle. So, the arrangement is a reflection of Heaven above. This seems to be the basis of the 12 Apostles with Jesus, The New Jerusalem, the Knights of the Round Table, and the 13 stars in the Star of David on our National Seal, representing the original states. The "two anointed" are the High Priest and King. The High Priest is from the Levite Tribe, and the King from the Tribe of Judah. They are represented by Joshua and Zerubbabel in Zechariah 3 and 4, where they are called the two olive trees that stand beside the Menorah (golden lampstand with seven lamps). The two olive trees stand up after 3 1/2 days in Revelation 11:11. by Joe Mason |
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EPHRAIM AND MANASSEH Role Reversal Refuted! By Robert Phillips
To fully appreciate the significance of the blessing of Joseph's two sons, we need to understand some background with regard to both history and prophecy in relation to Israel. The promises to the tribes of Israel were specifically reserved for the "LAST DAYS", or "CHRISTIAN ERA" - Genesis 49:1, Hebrews 1:1,2. The rebellion of the ten tribes in the North, against the Throne of David, in the time of Solomon's son, Rehoboam, is foretold in 1 Kings 11:9-13, and 29-32. This northern ten-tribe division retained the name ISRAEL.The tribe of Judah, in the South, were granted the loyal support of the tribe of Benjamin, and were collectively known as JUDAH. Understanding this division of ISRAEL and JUDAH is essential, in order to rightly apply prophecy. 2 Kings 17 gives a summary of how, because of sin, God took ten-tribe ISRAEL away from the throne of Judah, and eventually caused them to go into exile in Assyria. They did not return! The fact is,both Ezra and Nehemiah record that only 42,360 of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, returned to Judea from exile in Babylon, together with a "mixed multitude" see Ezra 2:64, Nehemiah 7:66, 13:3. From these, the Jews of Jesus' day descended. It is clear therefore, that to identify ISRAEL in both history and prophecy we have to distinguish Israel from the Jews. It was prophesied that ISRAEL would lose their identity, God referring to them as "not my people", in other words, a people who would not be identified as Israel (Hosea 1:10, 2:23), yet we may identify Israel by the destiny they were to fulfil! I Chronicles 5:1 tells us the "BIRTHRIGHT was given unto the SONS OF JOSEPH". This means that, through the descendants of the SONS OF JOSEPH, God would fulfil the great promises of Israel's greatness! That greatness included the promise given to Jacob in Genesis 35:11: "I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply: a NATION and a COMPANY OF NATIONS shall be of thee, and Kings shall come out of thy loins... " Clearly ISRAEL was to be a NATION with a MONARCHY, which would expand to become a "COMPANY OF NATIONS"! The account of the blessing of Joseph's sons, EPHRAIM and MANASSEH, is recorded in Genesis Chapter 48. It is staggering that Jacob chose his grandsons, the sons of Joseph to be bearers of the BIRTHRIGHT. That birthright was the passing on of the promises given to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob himself! This included the promise given to Jacob, that his seed would become a "NATION AND COMPANY OF NATIONS"! The reason was that, though they were actually his grandsons, Jacob adopted the sons of Joseph as his own sons. It was, in fact, the highest honour he could give to Joseph, that his sons would not only be equal with the other sons of Jacob, but would have the birthright. Yet Jacob went further than this. Although Manasseh was the elder of the two lads, whilst giving both EPHRAIM and MANASSEH a share of the birthright, Jacob gave the firstborn-portion to EPHRAIM! In fact, Ephraim is God's firstborn! (Jeremiah 31:9) To identify modern ISRAEL,we are clearly looking for a people who, though not recognised as Israel, have the hallmarks of Israel-identity. God had told Abraham his seed would be GREAT and their name "GREAT"! Jacob's descendants were to become a "NATION AND COMPANY OF NATIONS", a prophecy entailed in the birthright given to the sons of Joseph. The indisputable fact that no other Nation is named "GREAT",or has become a Company or Commonwealth of Nations in precisely this way, is in itself irrefutable proof that GREAT BRITAIN is EPHRAIM, and that the prophecy had firstborn fulfilment in the Nation of Great Britain and its Commonwealth of Nations, the "Multitude of Nations" prophesied by Jacob. The Roman Empire, at its height, tyrannically ruled approximately a quarter of the then known world. At its height, the benign British Empire ruled over a third of the earth's surface, becoming the greatest Empire of all time, its "branches ran over the wall!"(Genesis 49:22.) Many of these nations now have independence, yet Queen Elizabeth II remains "Head of the Commonwealth", representing over 30% of the world's population. The portion of the birthright given to MANASSEH is unquestionably fulfilled in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Joseph represented the greatest, richest power on earth in his day, and that blessing was passed on to both his sons, first Ephraim and second Manasseh. Ephraim's position has diminished, at this time, partly for reasons of judgment, and partly to allow Manasseh to enjoy, in turn, Joseph's pre-eminence in wealth and power. But this does not alter history, or reverse Ephraim's prophetic mandate. Recently, there have been attempts by some Anglo-Israel believers, mainly in America, to reverse the identities of Ephraim and Manasseh. Those who take the position that America is Ephraim, argue that the "STATES" fulfil the criteria of a "COMPANY OF NATIONS". Now, I love America, and have many wonderful Christian friends there, some of whom may differ from me on this. I certainly have no wish to give offence, but I believe truth is paramount. Iwould prefer it if an American had written this article, however I am glad that there are also many American Anglo-Israel believers who agree with me on this issue. The U.S.A. declares itself to be "one Nation under God", a single NATION or REPUBLIC, constituting a FEDERATION OF STATES, NOT a "COMPANY OF NATIONS"! It is, in fact, a dangerous position to take, to attempt to uncross Jacob's hands and usurp Ephraim's mandate. AMERICA precisely fulfils MANASSEH'S role. Indeed, the amazing accuracy of this prophecy is awesome! Even the use of words is significant. MANASSEH was to become a GREAT PEOPLE! The word "people" (in contrast to a "company of nations") is significant, suggesting Manasseh would become a REPUBLIC, as distinct from a MONARCHY! The word "people" means a "multitude gathered as a unit", which is exactly what the UNITED STATES OFAMERICA is. Undoubtedly, a broad representation of Israel tribes is gathered in AMERICA under the leadership of the MANASSEH branch of the BIRTHRIGHT PEOPLE! Those who contend for the 'America-Ephraim' theory use arguments including the following: (1) It has been said that since America is younger than Britain, then America must be Ephraim, because he was the younger of the two sons. We will show that in fact, the opposite is true. (2) Some quote the verse: "The elder shall serve the younger", as though it implies that America (the 'younger') will be greater than Britain, the 'elder' (Genesis 25:23). In fact, this verse refers to the relationship of Jacob and Esau, and has nothing whatsoever to do with Ephraim and Manasseh. Both America and Britain have supported each other, especially in international military conflict, as prophesied, but neither is subservient to the other. (3) Some have sought proof of 'Ephraimite' identity from the fact that America has some of the world's most verdant resources (Isaiah 28:1). However, often prophecies addressed to "EPHRAIM" as the leading tribe, apply to Israel in general. In fact, all territories possessed by both Ephraim and Manasseh are areas of great abundance, blessing and natural resources. (4) Some claim the reference in Isaiah 28:1 to "Ephraim" being "drunk with wine" identifies the U.S.A. rather than Britain, since Britain's national drink is beer. Again this verse applies to the Israel nations as a whole, which all have a major alcohol problem. The Hebrew word for "wine" is "yayin" which is applicable to light alcohol in general. Although many men still prefer ale, beer or lager, not only is wine made in Britain, but also it is becoming a major wine consuming nation. In fact alcohol consumption is equally varied in both Britain and America. However, reference to being "drunk with wine" can also be symbolic in prophecy. (5) One writer states that the "wild ox", which characterises America, is a symbol of Ephraim. He has it the wrong way round! The "wild ox" does represent America, but is the symbol of Manasseh! The "bull", a symbol of Britain ("John Bull"), is Ephraim (Deuteronomy 33:17). In fact, the attempts of some American-Israel believers to reverse the identities of Ephraim and Manasseh ironically add weight to American-Manasseh identity, as one of the meanings of "manasseh" is "forgetting", and in order to make their case, they have to FORGET 300 YEARS OF HISTORY! With the greatest admiration for the U.S.A. - a truly GREAT PEOPLE - frankly, it has to be said that the case for claiming the U.S.A. is Ephraim cannot be made, as from the standpoint of history, there never has been a greater power than Great Britain, which ruled, and through the Commonwealth still influences a third of the world's population! The following are 12 Reasons why Ephraim is Britain and Manasseh is America and why the Roles cannot be Reversed: (1) Jacob placed Ephraim BEFORE Manasseh, and he was called the FIRSTBORN: Those who take the 'Ephraim-U.S.A.' position do so precisely on the grounds that America is the younger, as was Ephraim.Yet this undermines the whole point of the 'Ephraim Blessing', which was to set him before Manasseh. The term "firstborn" in both Hebrew and Greek Scriptures consistently means literally first-born! As the younger son, for Ephraim to become the firstborn would mean his offspring would be literally first-born into their prophetic identity, fulfilling their destiny first! Since America is the younger of the two peoples, those who argue the 'America-Ephraim' theory must explain how the U.S.A. can be called the 'firstbom' when, in relation to Great Britain, America is NOT in any sense the first-born! If Ephraim is America, then his role as 'firstborn' is meaningless, and he has reverted to his original position as the younger son. Though Ephraim was originally the younger son of Joseph, the order was to be reversed in prophetic destiny. This means Ephraim's destiny was to be fulfilled before that of Manasseh, and he would fulfil the role of the FIRSTBORN of the BIRTHRIGHT of Israel. So it was that EPHRAIM- originally the younger of the two sons - became the leading tribe of Israel, and the firstborn - i.e. GREAT BRITAIN - in prophetic destiny (Genesis 48:14-19, Jeremiah 31:9). (2) Ephraim SET BEFORE Manasseh means he would be FIRST in both time and greatness: The terms "set" and "before" both relate to order in terms of position and time. It is significant that of several Hebrew words of similar meaning, the words employed have to do with "setting in order" both in the sense of occurrence and importance. Since Great Britain came into being before the U.S.A. and at its height was greater in power and influence than any other nation before or since, where are the grounds for saying the U.S.A. is Ephraim, when quite clearly the opposite is true? The 'American-Ephraim' argument is, of course, based on the unquestioned fact that America is, today, the largest economy and greatest military power. This, however, far from proving the theory, actually supports the U.S.A. - Manasseh identity. Since both sons shared the birthright, including Joseph's legacy of pre-eminence, then each would have to take that position in his order - first EPHRAIM - Great Britain, second - MANASSEH- U.S.A. The fact that Britain entered into the height of its power in the 19th Century and America in the mid-20th Century bears this out. However, since the birthright is shared, neither can be completely independent of the other, so America and Britain have supported each other in World Conflicts in the prophesied Anglo-American Alliance (Deuteronomy 33:17). However, it is true to say both America and Great Britain are experiencing judgment and diminished influence in many respects, at this time, and there is every Biblical reason to believe both will ultimately be restored to their full greatness as part of God's restoration of all Israel (3) Manasseh would become a "GREAT PEOPLE"- AFTER Ephraim: Though Manasseh was originally the elder son of Joseph, the order would be reversed in prophetic destiny. Jacob placed Ephraim before Manasseh. Yet, although Ephraim's destiny was to be fulfilled first, Manasseh would also become a "GREAT PEOPLE".The word "also" means "additionally" or "subsequently", affirming that EPHRAIM would be before MANASSEH in coming to greatness and that MANASSEH - originally the first - would be the second of the two sons to come to greatness- i.e.U.S.A. - in prophetic fulfilment (Genesis 48:14-19.) As MANASSEH historically occupied territory divided by water (River Jordan), so MANASSEH-U.S.A. today, is also divided by water from its families who remained in the British Isles. Those who hold to the 'America-Ephraim' theory, also contend that Britain is predominantly 'Manasseh'. To take this position, they have to explain why, if America is Ephraim, it was Britain, not America, that was the firstborn in prophetic fulfilment, since the Ephraim "multitude of nations" - not Manasseh, the "great people" - were to be the firstborn! They must explain why, if Britain is 'Manasseh', Jacob's prophecy specified that Manasseh was to become a "great people" after Ephraim! Obviously, all of these facts identify MANASSEH, not Ephraim, as AMERICA! (4) Manasseh would be a REPUBLIC with a REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT, not a MONARCHY! MANASSEH was to become a GREAT PEOPLE! The use of the word "people" in contrast to "company of nations" is significant, and implies a REPUBLIC, as distinct from a MONARCHY! The term "people" is very distinctive, meaning a "multitude gathered as a unit", which is precisely what the United States of America is! It also implies diversity, suggesting Manasseh would become a Federation of States, yet "One Nation Under God". Significantly, one of the meanings of the name "Manasseh" itself is RESPONSIBLE REPRESENTATION - NOT MONARCHY! (5) America is Manasseh and Britain is Ephraim - confirmed by Prophetic Time Calculation: The subjugation of the tribe of Manasseh to Assyria actually began in 745 B.C. If we calculate from this date the prophesied chastisement of 2520 years (i.e. the prophetic "seven times" Leviticus 26:24, 28) we arrive at A.D.1775-6, precisely when the 13 States signed their Declaration, and obtained Independence from Great Britain. Ephraim was exiled to Assyria in 720 B.C. Calculating "7 Times" from that date we arrive at 1801 A.D. That very year, Great Britain became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. (6) America is Manasseh because Manasseh is the 13th Tribe: When Jacob blessed Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, he adopted them as his sons, which placed them on a par with the other tribes. This meant Joseph was now represented by two tribes, making an overall total of thirteen tribes. Since Jacob "set Ephraim before Manasseh", this meant MANASSEH was the THIRTEENTH tribe of Israel. The prominence of the number 13 identifies AMERICA with MANASSEH the 13th Tribe: 1.
13 States signed The Declaration of Independence. (7) America is Manasseh because of the meaning of the name: 1. 'Forgetting'- this primary meaning characterises America's pioneer spirit "Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead" (Philippians 3:13- N.A.S.). 2. 'Responsible Representation'- this is prophetic of America's Republican Constitution and affirms Manasseh would be a Republic, not a Monarchy! 3. 'HaMachir' - It is said that America was named after Americo Vespucci. Apparently, this same man was referred to in Hebrew manuscripts under the name 'HaMachir', from which the name 'Americo' derives. 'HaMachir' means 'from Machir'. Machir was the firstborn son of Manasseh (Genesis 50: 23). Therefore the very name 'America' identifies the offspring of Manasseh. Of significance also is the fact that the word 'machir' denotes the principle of Salesmanship or Capitalism - doesn't that sound like America? (8) Britain is Ephraim and America is Manasseh because of the population differential: One of the marks of Israel would be that Ephraim and Manasseh "..shall push the people together to the ends of the earth [a clear reference to the Anglo-American alliance] and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim and they are the thousands of Manasseh" (Deuteronomy 33:17). Now whilst this was not intended as a precise population ratio, it does indicate that EPHRAIM would in some way have a considerably larger representation than MANASSEH. However, there is only one way a distinction of this magnitude between AMERICA and GREAT BRITAIN can apply. Please consider the following facts: 1 This distinction does not apply on a tribal basis, as descendants of both the tribes of EPHRAIM and MANASSEH are to be found in differing proportions in both BRITAIN and AMERICA, as well as other related lands. And there is no evidence of a proportionate difference on this scale between tribal EPHRAIM and MANASSEH in BRITAIN and AMERICA respectively or globally. 2 This distinction does not apply on a racial basis, if the populations of EPHRAIM and MANASSEH are calculated strictly to include only those who are truly of Israel (i.e. Anglo-Saxon-Celtic) lineage, which does not include all Caucasian peoples. America does not have ten times more than Britain and the Commonwealth. In fact the proportion is substantially higher in the British Isles, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In overall terms, however, it has been estimated that the combined Anglo-Saxon-Celtic population of Great Britain and the Commonwealth Nations, on the one hand, and that of the U.S.A.on the other, is probably about equal, in both cases. 3 It does not apply, as some have suggested, in military terms, as forces deployed in wars have varied proportionately, and at no stage on a ten-to-one ratio. 4 This verse clearly applies, not just to EPHRAIM and MANASSEH as tribes, but as global powers, and to the "TEN THOUSANDS" and "THOUSANDS" in their respective spheres of influence. Remember, God has given Israel an inheritance amongst other races, who are citizens, or give allegiance to them respectively, or may be counted as allies in times of conflict! (Psalms 2:8.) Although by no means all AMERICAN, and BRITISH and COMMONWEALTH peoples are of Israelite stock, in terms of overall population, the U.S.A. has approx. 280 MILLION people, and GREAT BRITAIN and the COMMONWEALTH represents combined populations of 2 BILLION - approx. 30% of the world's population give allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth. So, in terms of overall populations and allegiance, the "THOUSANDS OF MANASSEH" and "TEN THOUSANDS OF EPHRAIM" have become the MILLIONS OF AMERICA and the combined BILLIONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND THE COMMONWEALTH! (9) Britain is Ephraim because Ephraim is the Leading Tribe: The 'American-Ephraim' theorists have totally overlooked the fact that in order for Britain to be Manasseh, as they claim, this would have meant a complete role-reversal! It would have meant that, at the point of being re-gathered in the British Isles, 'Manasseh' took the leading role, whilst 'Ephraim' took a subordinate role until the colonisation of America. In fact, the reverse is true! This distinction does not apply on a tribal basis, as Jacob's youngest grandson, Ephraim, was made the firstborn - the leading tribe of all Israel! Israel was divided into 4 camps consisting of 3 tribes each, and Ephraim was the leading tribe of the west camp consisting of the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin. That is why, when Ephraim, Manasseh and representations of Benjamin and other tribes were gathered in the British Isles, Ephraim was the leading tribe and consequently it was Ephraim's prerogative to establish Great Britain, the British Empire and Commonwealth of Nations. Clearly EPHRAIM is the leading tribe of Great Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations. As firstborn of the birthright, EPHRAIM-BRITAIN became the greatest, richest power on earth. For this reason, as well as many others, GREAT BRITAIN is identified as EPHRAIM! The firstborn was known as the "bull" - a symbol of Great Britain (Deuteronomy 33:17). As long as MANASSEH remained in Britain, he could not fulfil his destiny, because he would always be subordinate to EPHRAIM. The only way for MANASSEH to become the GREAT PEOPLE of Jacob's prophecy was to be SEPARATED from EPHRAIM. MANASSEH could not take a leadership role, or fulfil prophetic destiny, until after EPHRAIM - the firstborn and leading tribe - had entered into his inheritance. Not until MANASSEH was SEPARATED from EPHRAIM, could he also obtain his father, Joseph's legacy, and so, in turn, MANASSEH, as the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, at this moment, occupies the prime position of wealth and power of any single Nation, reinforced by the ANGLO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE. Let us not forget, however, that BRITAINonce occupied that position in a far greater capacity than ANY other nation, past or present! Also, whilst the riches and power of MANASSEH-U.S.A. are contained within a single republic, EPHRAIM represents the combined population, wealth and influence of GREAT BRITAIN, its MONARCHY, and COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS! (10) Ephraim would be a "Multitude of Nations" and Manasseh a "Great People": The prophecy contained in Genesis 48:19 is a confirmation of Genesis 35:11, that Israel would be a Nation and Company of Nations. The major fulfilment of this prophecy to Israel was entailed in the birthright given to Ephraim and Manasseh, and it was Ephraim, the designated firstborn, who was to fulfil the greater part, becoming a Company of Nations! One 'Ephraim-America' argument is that since Manasseh was to be a "great people" they must be 'Britain' since it is called 'Great Britain', and America must be Ephraim, because it is called 'United States', which they say means 'community of nations'. Although Manasseh was to be a 'great' people, Scripture nowhere states that Manasseh's 'name' would be 'Great'! That was reserved for the seed of Abraham and passed on to Isaac and Jacob, then to Ephraim, as the 'firstborn' of Israel! (Genesis 12:2.) The word 'great', with regard to Manasseh in Genesis 48:19, refers not to a 'name', but to a 'great people'. Indeed this very verse states that Ephraim would be GREAT in a manner exceeding Manasseh, so the name "GREAT" rightly belongs, not to Manasseh but to Ephraim, the heir of the firstborn inheritance of ISRAEL! The claim that the United States is a "company of nations", is contradicted byAmerica's claim to be "One Nation Under God". America is a UNION OF STATES CONSTITUTING A FEDERAL REPUBLIC - it is not A "COMPANYOF NATIONS". There are many nations consisting of a plurality of States, so America is not unique in that respect. The Russian Federation, for instance, is a Federation of Republics, and Germany a Federation of States. Many other Nations have States or Provinces that have a degree of self-government, but are not Nations in themselves. "STATE - In such countries as the United States, Australia, Nigeria, Mexico, and Brazil, the term state (or a cognate) also refers to political units not sovereign themselves, but subject to the authority of the larger state or federal union." Copyright @ 1994-2002 Encyclopcedia Britannica, Inc. The U.S.A.consists of one, NOT many republics! America is not a 'company of nations' but a single nation, and its States are "political units not sovereign themselves, but subject to the authority of the larger State or Federal Union" constituting - by their own definition ONE NATION! It is emphatically not a "multitude of nations"! The plain statement that Ephraim would be a multitude of nations refers not to a division of 'States' within a single Federation, but to many nations with distinctive identity,e.g. Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand etc. Whilst the U.S.A.cannot, in all honesty, be defined as a "multitude of nations", the definition certainly applies to Great Britain. The distinction between Ephraim and Manasseh is precisely the fact that Ephraim would become a "multitude of nations". The 'America-Ephraim' theory, vainly attempts to make America what it is NOT, whilst blatantly denying what Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations so clearly IS! It is, to say the least, intellectual dishonesty, to attempt to say America answers the description of Ephraim as a 'company of nations' whilst at the same time denying that status to Great Britain, relegating it to a 'single nation'! Whilst the riches and power of MANASSEH-USA are contained within a single republic, EPHRAIM represents the combined population, wealth and influence of GREAT BRITAIN, its MONARCHY, and COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS! It is true that many of the Commonwealth Nations now have their independence. Yet it is a very interesting fact, especially in view of the claims of 'abuses' of British Colonialism, that the same nations that were once part of the British Empire remain Members of the Commonwealth, and honour the Queen as Head of the Commonwealth! However, there remain many Crown Dependencies and Commonwealth Realms, over whom H.M. Queen Elizabeth II is still Sovereign Head of State - Nations such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many others. In fact, if as our 'America-is-Ephraim' friends insist, we are to recognise a 'state' constituted similarly to those within the U.S.A., as a 'nation', then if we count the Nations, States and Provinces constituting Great Britain, the Crown Dependencies and Realms alone, they total approximately twice as many as the U.S.A. On this basis, Britain and the Commonwealth would represent an even greater 'multitude of nations' or, by their definition, many 'communities of nations'. But we prefer to stay within the precise meaning of the English language! Great Britain consists of the historic Nations of the United Kingdom of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, Offshore Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories. The 54 Nations that constitute the Commonwealth of Nations - including Commonwealth Realms such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and many more who retain the Queen as Head of State, as well as many independent Nation-States - all recognise the Queen as Head of the Commonwealth. In fact, including the Offshore and Overseas Territories already mentioned, Britain and the Commonwealth consist of over 70 Countries, with an overall population of almost 2 billion people, representing over 30% of the world's population. To say this does NOT fulfil the criteria of a "Company of Nations", is nothing short of ludicrous! (11) The name "Ephraim" proves Britain - not America- is Ephraim: The word "ephrayim" means "double fruitfulness" or "abundantly fruitful". 'American-Ephraim' theorists refer tothe fact that America is fruitful, which it unquestionably is, in so many respects. Yet again, they miss the point! In fact, all the tribes of Israel were to share in fruitfulness, but the special fruitfulness of Israel was to be shared particularly by the birthright tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, who would become a great people and a multitude of nations (Genesis 48:4,19). However the greater, double or abundant fruitfulness of Israel, to be fulfilled by Ephraim, was the prerogative to fulfil the primary mandate, to "be fruitful and multiply", becoming a company or multitude of nations with a monarchy (see Genesis 35:11 with 28:3 and 48:4). The greater fruitfulness was to be fulfilled in being multiplied into a multitude of nations! This has not been fulfilled by America! Addressing the ISLES, God said: "The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall say again in thine ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to me that I may dwell" - (Isaiah 49:20). This was a very clear reference to the fact that after the ISLES had lost the first offspring-nation (a clear prophecy of the birth and Independence of America), other offspring nations would be formed, in the process of expansion. It was in fact, Great Britain who, after losing its first colony (U.S.A.) went on to multiply into a multitude of nations with world-wide territories. With respect, as great as America is, it has not multiplied itself in this way. It was not America who gave birth to Canada, Australia, New Zealand and about 50 other colonies, eventually making them self-governing nations - but Great Britain! Regardless of what claims may be made, it is frankly, not America, but Britain that has fulfilled the Ephraim-mandate! (12) As the "Firstborn", Ephraim would have the primary hallmarks of Israel Identity: Israel was to be a great nation, actually named "GREAT" (Genesis 12:2).The word "name" here is more than a descriptive term, but is a word commonly used with reference to a NAME! The double use of "great", coupled with the word "name" indicates that Israel would not only be great but would actually be named "GREAT"! They were to be relocated in ISLES, in the North-West (Isaiah 41:1, 8, 42:4, 49:1-3,12). They would number many millions, and would possess the "gates of their enemies" (Genesis 22:17, 24:60). They would "dwell in the midst of the earth" (Genesis 48:16) and be a colonising people (Isaiah 49:20). They would be a monarchy whose 'hand' or power-base would be "IN THE SEA" [i.e. in ISLES] (Psalm 89:25). Each of these marks of identity has been fulfilled by Great Britain. Britain's Ephraim-Mandate is evident in that it was Britain that colonised and built the world's greatest Empire, and established its Commonwealth of Nations. It was Britain that led the way in Industrial Revolution. Britain was in the forefront of many major technological and engineering developments, including building the first computer. In fact, there have sadly been attempts to re-write history, in order to play-down or ignore the significant role played by Britain, in major technological, scientific and military achievements. For a number of years America has been enjoying Manasseh's portion of the birthright. Some believe that, although Jacob appointed his younger brother Ephraim as Israel's firstborn, this did not prejudice Manasseh's inheritance as Joseph's firstborn. In other words, whilst Ephraim would inherit the primary Israel birthright, territorial blessing and monarchy, Manasseh would receive the double-portion of Joseph's material legacy of wealth and power. As long as Britain remained predominant, America could never enjoy Joseph's prominence of wealth and power. This may explain why Britain had to diminish, for a time, so America could receive Manasseh's inheritance, becoming, in his season, prevalent in material blessings. Now, however,America's position is also weakened. Manasseh is experiencing its share of Jacob's Trouble. America has been attacked in its very edifices of wealth and power, the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, symbolic of the way its economic and military resources are being drained by its "War on Terror"! It is Ephraim-Britain that has proved to be the primary ally of his brother Manasseh. America's economic strength is now being affected by a huge deficit, and the dollar which for years has been the symbol of the strongest economy, is now weak against a strong British pound and other currencies. It may be true that America has, in recent years, led the way in technology, innovation and living standards. But most Americans believe they are still 'ahead of the game', and are oblivious of the fact that they have been slipping backward in recent years, whilst others, especially in Britain and Europe, have been catching up. Whilst it may be true that the average American wage is still higher, there is now a greater parity of living standards in Britain and America. Britain, in recent years, has taken a leading role in telecommunications, interactive television, digital technology, and other ground-breaking technological, scientific, genetic and medical developments. Britain played a significant part in pioneering supersonic aircraft, and now the super jumbo jet, which could revolutionise air-travel. These, and many other factors, perhaps point to a shift in the tilt of the Anglo-American power balance. In any event "the powers that be are ordained of God"! With the greatest respect and honour to those Americans, who fought or gave their lives in two World Wars, it cannot be denied, as a fact of history, that Great Britain and its Commonwealth allies fought a substantial part of two World Wars prior to U.S. involvement. As one writer states: "The first and second World Wars were won by Britain and her daughters, with the U.S.A. assisting and assuring victory AFTER the trend of the struggle had been decided in both cases". The British R.A.F., with Commonwealth support, defending the British Isles against the axis-powers' air attack, fought and won the Battle of Britain in 1940. There is no parallel in modem history! It was the major turning-pointof World War II (see 1Chronicles 17:9-10). It is to be noted that when the United States did join the war effort, they did so, not as individual states, but as a SINGLE nation or people (MANASSEH) - joining forces with an alliance of nations - Great Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations (EPHRAIM) (Deuteronomy 33:17). The initial, decisive role played by the British-Commonwealth Alliance of Nations all giving allegiance to the British Crown - the Throne of David - in the two greatest Wars of human history - as well as all the other facts mentioned - are undeniable proofs of the identity of Great Britain and the Commonwealth as EPHRAIM, the firstborn of birthright Israel! Great Britain may no longer have its Empire, but the extent of its role in world affairs should not be underestimated! It has been argued that influence is more powerful than economic or military strength. No longer the most 'powerful' nation, economically or militarily, Britain's historic political, commercial and territorial connections ensure that it is powerful in terms of influence. Indeed, it is fair to say that its influence, including its military, intelligence and diplomatic involvement in so many parts of the world, stretches far beyond Europe, the Commonwealth, and the Anglo-American alliance, and is in some respects, perhaps second to none. The FACTS of history cannot be rewritten, neither can the roles of its two main players be reversed, but rather they serve to demonstrate how GOD has, so faithfully and precisely, honoured His Word! There are numerous other reasons that could be given, in support of the position that Britain is Ephraim and America is Manasseh, but I believe an honest assimilation of the points made, will verify the position beyond dispute. It is not without significance that it is the British Flag, the Union Jack - signifying the Union of Jacob - that has the diagonal cross at its centre, symbolic of Jacob's crossed hands, which affirmed the role to be fulfilled by Ephraim! The British Flag is the symbol of Ephraim's Blessing - it's Ephraim's Flag! Would God have given Ephraim's Flag to Manasseh? If America is Ephraim, why doesn't it have Ephraim's Flag? Even the name 'BRIT-ISH' derives from the Hebrew meaning 'Covenant-Man'! Reference could also be made to the location of the Throne of David in Great Britain, which is, in itself, essential to the distinctive role of EPHRAIM-BRITAIN as the heartland of the Birthright COMPANY OF NATIONS! According to Hebrew scholarship, the name "Ephraim" denotes 'aristocracy'. It is GREAT BRITAIN that has an aristocracy - not America! Without doubt, that which above all, gives Ephraim- Britain precedence is its THRONE! Its cohesive influence, and the respect and loyalty it commands both within and beyond the Commonwealth, represents perhaps the greatest influence and stabilising factor in the modern world. Concerning that Throne, God said there would always be a descendant of David to occupy the throne of the house of Israel (Jeremiah 33:17).The British Throne is the Throne of the house of Israel. Some concede the Throne is in Britain, yet seemingly believe the chief tribe and nucleus of the house of Israel is across the ocean on another Continent! Without doubt, there is a significant representation of Israel in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia, Northwest Europe and other lands. But equally without doubt, the nucleus of the designated firstborn of Israel is located where the throne is, reigning not only over Israel in the Isles, but over all the other branches of the house of Israel, who still give allegiance to that Throne! I should add, allegiance is to the Throne, and what it represents. The Royal Family is fallible, like the rest of us. But what that Throne represents is a Covenant that cannot be broken, and a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, and He shall come whose right it is, to take His Throne, as great David's greater Son, the Lord Jesus Christ! In summary, to substantiate the reverse position necessitates defining the world's greatest federal republic (U.S.A.) as a company of individual nations, whilst simultaneously denying the status of Great Britain, and the territories and realms associated with it, and with its monarchy, as a commonwealth of nations. It makes nonsense of Jacob's placing Ephraim before Manasseh, and totally confuses their distinctive roles. It robs Ephraim of his firstborn-status, and is effectively, a blatant attempt to 'uncross' the hands of Jacob. Frankly, Ido not believe God will bless and anoint our preaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom, if we misrepresent it in this way! The case for denying the role of Great Britain as Ephraim, and reversing his role with that of Manasseh cannot be made, in honesty, as from the standpoint of history, there never has been a greater power than Great Britain, which ruled, and through the Commonwealth still influences a third of the world's population! Israel was to "spread abroad to the West, East, North and South", a promise clearly fulfilled by Great Britain's world-wide Commonwealth of Nations. No other Nation has fulfilled, or exceeded, the greatness of Great Britain! Close to 100 nations joined in the celebrations of the Queen's Jubilee on June 2nd-3rd 2002. This event has helped to awaken us to the amazing significance of the British Monarchy, as the Throne of David, a significance rooted in Israel's history and Biblical prophecy. It was significant also - that in the 50th Year of Queen Elizabeth II - Britain hosted the Commonwealth Games, with entrants from 72 countries, all giving allegiance to the Queen as Head of the Commonwealth of Nations! We ask, what other Monarch, President or Head of State commands such an allegiance? Is this not proof that BRITAIN-EPHRAIM, even in its present spiritual blindness, is still fulfilling a role of far greater significance than most people recognise? It is a sad day when Anglo-Israel believers are vying like the disciples, as to "who is greatest in the Kingdom of God". One of the beautiful factors about a right understanding of Ephraim-Manasseh Truth is that whilst Manasseh would become a great people in his own right, Ephraim's greatness should not give undue cause for pride, because it is a greatness vested, not in one nation as such, but in a company of nations. In this way, no single nation can say, "I am the greatest", but God alone gets all the glory! Essentially, we are all one people, and there are representations of both tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh on both sides of the Atlantic, though in differing proportions. All the tribes of Israel are undoubtedly represented, in varying degrees, in all the Israel nations, and therefore we all have an equally significant role to play regardless of what tribe we represent. At the end of the day, the primary issue is that we recognise our collective Israel identity. Tribalism and narrow nationalism really has no place in God's economy. Regardless of what part of Israel we live in, we should rejoice in the fulfilling of the plan and purpose of God, and we should glory, not in our nationhood, or even our Israelitish identity, but in the GOD of Israel- "He that glories, let him glory in the Lord". Hasten the day, when the Lord Jesus Christ Himself will reign, as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and all the Kingdoms of this World become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign for ever and ever! Definitions - Encyclopedia Britannica: U.S.A. - a federal republic of 50 states STATE - In such countries as the United States, Australia, Nigeria, Mexico, and Brazil, the term state (or a cognate) also refers to political units not sovereign themselves, but subject to the authority of the larger state or federal union. U.S. STATE - defined as "constituent state of the United States of America". CONSTITUENT - an essential part, component, element Copyright @1994-2002 Encyclopredia Britannica, Inc. The above definitions clarify that each State in the U.S.A. is a component part of One Federal Republic, and as such, a State cannot be defined as a "nation". U.S. States are designated as "sub-national entities". This was the cache copy of a page from: |
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I prayed. then went to bed. I was still awake, when suddenly I heard a trumpet sound. A voice cried out to me, "Stand!" In my vision, I was in America. I walked out out of home, and began to look for the one who had spoken to me. As I looked, I saw three men dressed alike. Two of the men carried weapons. One of the armed men came to me. "I woke you to show you what is to come," he said. "Come with me." I didn't know where I was being taken, but when we reached a certain place he said, "Stop here!" A pair of binoculars was handed to me, and I was told to look through them. "Stand there, don't move, and look," he continued. "You will see what they are saying, and what they are preparing for America." As I was looking, I saw a great light. A dark cloud appeared over it. I saw the president of Russia, a short, chubby man, who said he was the president of China, and two others. the last two also said where they were from, but I did not understand. However, I gathered they were part of Russian controlled territory. The men stepped out of the cloud. The Russian president began to speak to the Chinese one. "I will give you the land with all the people, but you must free Taiwan of the Americans. Do not fear, we will attack them from behind." A voice said to me, "Watch where the Russians penetrate America." Then I saw these words being written: Alaska, Minnesota, Florida. Then the man spoke again," When America goes to war with China, the Russians will strike without warning." The other two presidents spoke, "We, too, will fight for you." Each had a place already planned as a point of attack. All of them shook hands and hugged. Then they all signed a contract. One of them said, "We're sure that Korea and Cuba will be on our side, too. Without a doubt, together, we can destroy America." The president of Russia began to speak insistently, "Why let ourselves be led by the Americans? Why not rule the world ourselves? They have to be kicked out of Europe, too! Then I could do as I please with Europe!" The man standing beside me said, "This is what you saw: they act as friends, and say they respect the treaties made together. But everything I've shown you is how it will REALLY happen. You must tell them what is being planned against America. Then, when it comes to pass, the people will remember the words the Lord has spoken." "Who are you?" I asked. "I am the protector of America. America's sin has reached God. He will allow this destruction, for He can no longer stand such wickedness. God, however, still has people that worship Him with a clean heart as they do His work. He has prepared a heavenly army to save these people." As I looked, a great army,well armed and dressed in white, appeared before me. "Do you see that?" the man asked. "This army will go to battle to save My chosen ones. Then, the difference between the Godly and the ungodly will be evident. From: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/branton/chinainvasion.html
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IS AMERICA BABYLON? God's angel clearly explains to Dumitru Duduman: DUMITRU: "If you are the angel of God, everything you tell me has to be written in the Bible. If it is not, then I can't tell the Americans." ANGEL: "Tell them to read Jeremiah 51:8-15. He named it THE MYSTERY BABYLON, THE GREAT ADULTERESS. Also read Revelations Chapter 18, the whole chapter. There it says clearly what will happen to America." DUMITRU: Why did He name it THE MYSTERY BABYLON?" ANGEL: "Tell them because all the nations of the world immigrated into America, and America accepted them. America accepted Buddha, the Devil Church, the Sodomite church, the Mormon Church, and all kinds of wickedness. America was a Christian nation. Instead of stopping them, they went after their gods. Because of this, He named them THE MYSTERY BABYLON."[1] "Tell my people to be prepared and be careful," says the Lord, "for everything I have decided will happen. Do not say in your hearts that the Lord has said many things that have not happened yet because all things are decided by Me and everything has it's appointed time. Draw closer to the Lord your God and cease doing evil things that I may give you victory. I the Lord will work in ways that you cannot even imagine, but be holy. The sin of the GREAT WHORE has spread throughout the world. The stench of her sin has reached me and it will not be long until I will raise the whole ARAB world, the RUSSIANS and other countries against her, that they may destroy her." [2]
FROM: http://www.angelfire.com/rant/watchman2001/MysteryBabylon.html AMERICA'S FINAL DAYS(Intensifying "Natural" Disaster Awakenings) U.S.A. home of U.N. headquarters in the great city of New York, is in the Bible (Jeremiah 51:8-15; Revelation 17 & 18). She is Mystery Babylon the "great harlot/whore/prostitute" who has become unfaithful to God, and is hated by a group of ten nations under the Antichrist who will burn her up with fire in one hour under God's hand of judgment. The Clinton administration's US national security and foreign policy has opened the doors to Russian, Chinese and terrorist spies and challenged the Communist powers to defiantly unify and strengthen their military bases in Latin America as well as their ties with Arab and/or Asian allies. [See JUDGMENT BY FIRE
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Its Consequences!) FROM: http://www.angelfire.com/rant/watchman2001/ Revelation Tells Us Exactly When Mystery Babylon America FallsI say mainly because it is true that Babylon is a ruling system that has been with us since Nimrod. It is the system behind every gentile empire through history. But it also must be a nation, otherwise how can it fall before the Great Tribulation comes? Rev 14 tells us it will: Rev 14:6-9 — 6 And I saw another angel [1] 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, From this sequence of three angels delivering three different messages at the appropriate time we can learn the timing of the fall of Mystery Babylon. Since the second angel announces Mystery Babylon's fall before the third angel warns everyone not to take the mark by the Beast, then logically the Babylon that the Beast Mystery Babylon: 'Religious System' or Actual Nation?Notice that before the final Beast system rises and puts its mark on everyone (which is easily provable to happen at the start of the Great Tribulation, or 3½ years into the last 7 years), a nation called Babylon falls first. This can only be the USA as Jeremiah 50, 51 and Isaiah 47, 48 and Rev 17, 18 describe beyond mistaking, if one studies it. Now Revelation 17 and 18 specifically are dual, they speak of America and the entire Babylonian sytem. This is why Rev 18 and 14 say "Babylon has fallen (1), has fallen (2)". It's dual, and not limited to one fulfillment. American, called technically a daughter of Babylon by Jeremiah and Isaiah, can only fall once. Then the full and final embodiment of Babylon, The Beast, will fall 3½ years later when Messiah vaporizes its armies. This negates the idea that we do not have to leave a physical location to come out of Babylon. Jeremiah 50-51 says 5 times to leave Babylon and go to Jerusalem/Zion. Jer 50:5 — They shall ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, Come, and let us join ourselves to God in a perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten. Revelation 18 also tells people to leave America before she falls so to not take part in her sins and the judgment on them. Rev 18:4-5 — 4 And 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. 5 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. While these certainly work on a spiritual level (stop sinning), this does not negate the pashat, or literal level of interpretation (physical travel). When nuclear bombs are going off, spiritually leaving Babylon—by say, keeping Sabbath in obedience to God instead of keeping Sunday in obedience to the Pope—is not going to be enough. Especially when we've already been told what to do. Lot, too, had to physically leave Sodom before her judgment. Did not Jesus say the last days would be like the days of Lot (and Noah) again? If Lot had stayed in Sodom to witness to the Sodomites, we might instead be told, "Remember Lot", instead of "Remember Lot's wife" in our instructions for these last days (Lk 17:32). If Noah had not obeyed and built an ark so he could leave the land soon to be judged by being under water, he would have died prematurely and ended his testimony as a different kind of example for our admonishment. However, Lot's wife's testimony teaches us its not enough to just physically leave, but we must really get the love for the world and its ways out of us as well. We need to leave Babylon and get Babylon out of us. Israel, too, had to leave Egypt and get Egypt out of them. On top of all this, Jeremiah 50 and Isaiah 13 speak of America the Babylon's downfall as exactly like Sodom's. The righteous will be fleeing now, just as Lot did then. FROM: http://www.escapeallthesethings.com/america-is-mystery-babylon-revelation.htm AN ANTI-OPINION Question: I have heard some people identify the "Babylon" of Revelation 17 & 18 as America. Is it possible that the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York is the fulfillment of this prophecy in Revelation 17 & 18 where a mysterious "Babylon" is said to be destroyed? Answer: 1. The destruction of Babylon is to take place at the very end of the Great Tribulation, at the seventh bowl. It is caused by a great earthquake and is either part of, or leads to, the battle of Armageddon. This is recorded in Rev. 16:16-20 and then the actual destruction of the city itself is elaborated upon in chapters 17 and 18. This takes place after the world-wide mark of the beast is in effect where no one can buy or sell without this mark (13:15-18). Since this has not taken place, the destruction of Babylon has not yet taken place. 2. Babylon is called "The Great City" seven times in these three chapters. It is never identified as a country or nation (USA) nor is it identified as a building within a city (World Trade Center). It is a particular city and the entire city is destroyed. The event we have just witnessed was the destruction of two buildings in New York and a partial destruction of the Pentagon. It would be very difficult to make this fit with the prophecy in Revelation. 3. This city is said to "reign over the kings of the earth" (17:18). America may be a powerful country, but it does not dominate the leaders of the world. So what then is the identity of this city which is mysteriously called "Babylon?" Various places have been suggested through the years. Rome seems to have been the most popular identification, especially since it "sits on seven hills" (17:9) and during John's time it did dominate the world. Perhaps this did have an immediate application during John's lifetime, just as the Olivet Discourse (Matt. 24-25, Mark 13 & Luke 21) was a prophecy about the Great Tribulation at the end of the age yet some of it still had application to the apostles' lifetime (the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD). This phenomenon often takes place with prophecy. It has been identified as partial fulfillment, double fulfillment, pre-fillment and other things but this definitely takes place. I believe the best candidate for the 'endtime' or 'ultimate' Babylon is the city of Jerusalem for these following reasons: 1. The first mention of the "Great City" is found in chapter 11. It is where the two witnesses are killed who are said to prophesy in the "Holy City" where the temple is located (11:1-3, 7-8). It is also the city "where also their Lord was crucified" (verse 8). This is obviously Jerusalem. 2. Jerusalem is 'spiritually' called Sodom and Egypt (11:8, see also Isa. 1:1, 9-10). So it is not a far cry to 'mysteriously' call it Babylon (17:5).1 3. The "Great City" of Jerusalem as well as the "Great City" of Babylon both suffer a "great earthquake" (11:13; 16:18-19). 4. The woman is pictured riding the Beast or the 'antichrist' (17:3). He will reign from the temple of God (2 Thess. 2:3-4) which will be rebuilt in Jerusalem. 5. Babylon is said to be guilty of the blood of the 'witnesses' (17:6) and of the 'prophets' (18:24). As already mentioned, the witnesses appear to be killed in Jerusalem (#1) and Jesus called Jerusalem "the city that kills the prophets" (Luke 13:33-34, see also Matt. 23:34-35; Luke 11:50-51; Acts 7:52). 6. Seeing this city pictured as a prostitute caused John to marvel greatly (17:6). His amazement would be understandable if this was a picture of the future of the 'Holy City' but not if it was simply a city which was already known to be wicked. 7. The antichrist (who will reign from Jerusalem, #3) will indeed "reign over the kings of the earth" (17:18). 8. The antichrist's 'girlfriend' is a prostitute. The real Christ's bride is a pure virgin. Christ's bride is pictured as the "New Jerusalem" (21:2, 9-10). It would make sense that the antichrist's counterpart is earthly Jerusalem (Heavenly and earthly Jerusalem are also compared in Gal. 4:24-31 and Heb. 12:18-24). 9. Many times in the Old Testament, Israel (of which Jerusalem is the capital) is said to have "played the harlot" (Isa. 1:21; Jer. 3; Hosea, etc.). Now she would be called the "Mother of Harlots" (17:5) since she has committed the worst type of adultery possible and 'shacked up' with God's worst enemy. Footnotes1. The King James and the NIV have "mystery" as part of the name--"Mystery Babylon." But the more natural reading of the Greek is that "a name was written, a mystery: Babylon The Great, The Mother of Harlots and of The Abominations of The Earth" (so NASB, NRSV, NLT and NET). For a discussion, see the footnote in the NET Bible. FROM: http://www.apostolic.net/biblicalstudies/post/worldtrade.htm |
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The OMEGA File #36
THE FINAL INVASION OF THE UNITED STATES?
The following information was released January of 1997 by Dr. Al Overholt. Titled, "THE FINAL INVASION OF THE U.S.??", the document reads: From the INTERNET, 12/96 [quoting:] The following, about a possible planned 'invasion' of the U.S., is, I know, the sort of alarmist thing one hears from time to time. Yet it ties in with other events that make it not readily dismissible. (1) U.S. forces sent to Bosnia, not here in the USA to protect us. (2) U.S. forces going to Zaire, further diminishing National Security. (3) Gulf War Syndrome, decimating U.S. military. (4) Gradual infiltration [known] of GERMAN military into the U.S. Like I say, the following might be only alarmist claptrap. Then again.... *caveat lector*. This means, "reader beware." In other words, it is up to the reader to form her/his own judgments as to the following. [End quoting] From: Stop All Federal Abuses Now! S.A.F.A.N. Internet Newsletter, No. 129, November 15, 1996 (Take note on how the New World Order is trying to incite civil war between British Columbia and French Quebec, Canada, and use this emergency as an excuse to activate unconstitutional executive orders in America. This has not been the first attempt to create an "emergency" that would "justify" martial law in America, and if this one fails, then it will certainly NOT be the last attempt. I take this report very seriously, being that my own ancestors were Frenchmen who became British citizens and later immigrated to America. Just WHAT force would try to create a civil war between French Quebec, British Columbia and America? Could it be, just possibly, that same "force" which was responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of French, British and American allied soldiers during World War I and World War II? - Branton) THE COMING INVASION OF AMERICA INTERNET: Posted by Roger D. Cravens (rbg@CCDOSA1.EM.CDC.GOV The following is most of the message printed in THE PROPHECY CLUB NEWSLETTER from Intelligence sources in Canada and New England, [quoting:] Preparations for the COMING INVASION OF AMERICA by Russian/NWO FORCES are progressing rapidly in Canada! As candidly admitted to me by many Canadians [including author and lecturer Grant Jeffery of FINAL WARNING and many other books explaining the coming New World Order takeover] Canada it totally sold out to the NWO and its heinous agenda of world domination. (Note: I would suggest that this statement is somewhat extreme. Certainly those ADVOCATES of a New World Order operating within certain executive levels of Canadian government are sold out to the agenda, but no more so than the advocates for the NWO operating within various executive levels of the AMERICAN government. It is obvious that the majority of Canadians AND Americans desire to maintain their national independence, and it is THESE who the advocates of the New World Order are apparently willing to sacrifice in the devastating civil wars that they have 'planned' for America and Canada. We must realize that just as there is an electorate AND a secret government within America, the same holds true with Canada as well. - Branton) See also: IS THE INTERNET BEING DISABLE OR DESTROYED FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY?
America has long been a thorn in the flesh of the NWO planners, because of our Christian heritage and its isolation from Europe. With little over three years left to move this Western Hemisphere into their NWO agenda by the year 2000, they are making rapid use of Canada's [NWO advocates'] willingness to betray America into their control. How is this taking place? Canada has opened her doors wide to NWO forces, including GERMAN, RUSSIAN AND CHINESE. As Grant Jeffery admitted to me personally one month ago, "we have MORE GERMAN MILITARY FORCES IN CANADA NOW THAN WE DO CANADIAN MILITARY FORCES [emphasis mine]!" Indeed, for next to Dease Lake, Canada, Germans have been handed a military air base for their use. They are actively practicing bombing and strafing runs for the coming Invasion of America...much as they are doing down at Holloman AFB, which has been permanently turned over to the Germans (in NEW MEXICO). The traitorous NWO elements within our own government are fully aware of the motives of these GERMAN NWO FORCES both in Canada and America and welcome their presence into the Western Hemisphere as part of the solution to subduing patriotic |
On
July 4, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson were
given the task of creating a seal for the United States of America. The
delegates of the Constitutional Convention believed an emblem and national
coat of arms would be evidence of an independent nation and a free people
with high aspirations and grand hopes for the future.
The
seal's reverse side is sometimes referred to as the spiritual side. It
contains a 13-step pyramid with the year 1776 in Roman numerals at the
base. At the top of the pyramid is the Eye of Providence and above is the
motto Annuit Coeptis, meaning "It [the Eye of Providence] is
favorable to our undertakings" or "He favors our
undertakings." Below the pyramid, a scroll reads, Novus Ordo
Seclorum, meaning "New Order of the Ages." It refers to
1776 as the beginning of the American new era.