James Blount, a Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, recently expressed that something big is coming to the world, which he called the greatest triumph of the church in all of world history. He claims that everyone will soon convert to Roman Catholicism and that this will usher in a new era. We understand that this period will be characterized by the resurgence of temporal power by the papacy, highlighting the old saying that Rome never changes.
“Rome never changes. Her principles have not altered in the least. She has not lessened the breach between herself and Protestants; they have done all the advancing” (Signs of the Times, February 19, 1894).
“And let it be remembered, it is the boast of Rome that she never changes. The principles of Gregory VII and Innocent III are still the principles of the Romish Church. And had she but the power, she would put them in practice with as much vigor now as in past centuries” (Great Controversy, p. 580).
“Rome never changes. She claims infallibility. It is Protestantism that will change. The adoption of liberal ideas on its part will bring it where it can clasp the hand of Catholicism” (Review and Herald, June 1, 1886).
Rome’s goals are still to restore her temporal dominance and her position as the world’s preeminent power. Today, the Vatican is active in a wide range of global initiatives. Rome participates in every international program that exists today. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including politics, humanitarianism, religion, culture, economics, climate change, sustainability, peace, education, immigration, and every other social justice issue. In fact, Pope Francis’ encyclicals are being used as the blueprint for both secular and religious policies. But the role Pope Francis is playing in uniting the Protestant churches and bringing them into the communion of Rome provides the strongest evidence that his influence has achieved a sense of respect and awe that is shared by all.
Revelation 13:3 says that the deadly wound will be healed, and the entire world will wonder after the beast. This describes the moral dilemma that our world is in. What this means to us, the faithful commandment-keeping, non-ecumenical members of the Remnant Church of Revelation 12:17, is that we have but a short time in which we can proclaim to the world with power the messages of Revelation 14:6–12 before the voice of the dragon is heard and the fires of persecution return. There must be a world-wide proclamation given right now, warning the people against the worship of the beast and his image and against receiving his mark on the forehead or in the hand.
“The Lord gives a special truth for the people in an emergency. Who dare refuse to publish it? He commands his servants to present the last invitation of mercy to the world. They cannot remain silent, except at the peril of their souls” (Great Controversy, p. 609).
Spiegel says
The entire world will be converted and come into harmony with the mark of the beast. We already knew that. These men are only confirming what God already said.
“Papists, Protestants, and worldlings will alike accept the form of godliness without the power, and they will see in this union a grand movement for the conversion of the world, and the ushering in of the long-expected millennium”. – {GC88 588.3}
Paulette Richardson says
I have never been as disappointed as I was today when I saw a Catholic (Bishop I believe ) spoke at Donald Trumps Republican National Convention. There is a Catholic speaking at a CROOKS convention. He is a rapist – thief – oh I could go on but there really isn’t much of a point. I will never go back to my Church ever ever again. I can’t believe my church will support this. I get forgive etc but this guy is never ever going to change and is never sorry for any thing he does or did.
YesMsJane says
I remember David Gates a few years ago before the plandemic, had some meetings with General Conference representatives,
(when Ted Wilson was trying to get his ministry)
David Gates stated his utter disappointment with the GC representatives He met with, as they told Him The Jesuits we’re now their very good friends,
I believe Him,
articles like “Letting Rome off the Hook’ by Loren Seiblod, show that The General Conference doesn’t care about the Third Angels message,
otherwise they would strongly oppose such sentiments & articles,
Instead most of the pastors are in some relationship with The Papacy, they don’t know the lengths Rome will go to, to seduce them.
Glenn Larson says
You know those are generalizations. I would be careful about criticizing your church
Jason says
So all the sweet talk about working together and respecting everyone’s beliefs is all a bunch of baloney.
Tom Cudahey says
This priest does not know the Holy Bible very well.
Jeremiah 25:33 states,
“And those slain by Jehovah will come to be from one end of the earth to the other.”
Jesus said that most people are on the broad road that leads to destruction.
Fred says
According to History, That Roman Priest is right in his spoken sentence. Sunday church observance was originated by the Roman Catholic Church. They call it ” a sign of Roman Authority” in their books.
So, if there are strategies in place in future to convince the World to keep Sunday as a day of Worship, then the statement is right 100%.
But, Rev 13:13-18 says, The second Beast( America-USA) will force all people in the World to worship the first beast (Papacy) thus fulfilling the prophecy.
However, those who will worship on Sunday after America passes a Sunday worship by Law, will now get a mark of the Beast and therefore, face God’s punishment of 7 plagues written in the book of Revelation 16:1-21 Read for your self please.
Fred says
The War ahead of us in this era, will be you either worship God (who created Heaven , Earth, Sea and fountains of waters or worship man.
This will be a life or death choice to every one on earth. But i encourage you to choose worshiping God not fellow man.