The False Prophet 

an E-Book

By Doug Krieger 

“Then the beast was captured, and with him the FALSE PROPHET
who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast,
and those who worshiped his image”
(Revelation 19:20) 

INTRODUCTION 

“Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the APOSTASIA (the falling away) comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition” (II Thess. 2:3). 

In 2003 a series of articles appeared on the Tribulation Network decrying the present apostasy – primarily the mixture of politics, religion and prosperity-style gospel running rampant in the Church.  Little has changed since those insights—in point of fact, it has gotten far worse.   

It became apparent that a compendium of these articles should be bound together and extended – for, unfortunately, many more fabrications have been invented by the money changers in the temple and by them who prey upon the unsuspecting and vulnerable.  Furthermore, it has become increasingly apparent that the insipid flavor of her putridity has found numerous ways of insinuating itself among vast swaths of believers outside the walls of the imperial city, Babylon the Great – to the extent that the “whole earth” is filled with her fornications! 

The title of this new e-book was somewhat difficult to ascertain – on the one hand we’re talking about the “great apostasy” which shall appear prior to the Second Coming of Christ or the Day of Christ – and on the other hand, we’re discussing issues related directly to the rise of the Second Beast, known as the False Prophet who ultimately ascends out of the earth to deceive the nations, bringing humankind under the worship of the Beast and, finally, the worship of the Image of the Beast. 

After extensive consideration, I’ve decided to ascribe the final workmanship of the Latter Days relative to the Great City to the antithesis of the work of the Holy Spirit:  The False Prophet.  For, it is this depression which enables the Beast to profoundly affect the earthlings in their apostasy to create an Image to the Beast, breath into this Image that it may live and speak.  Likewise, it is this Lamb with Two Horns whose witness to the false messiah is so prevalent in the end of days that without the Mark of the Beast – whose institution derives from the Second Beast-False Prophet – no one can either “buy nor sell.”  Thus, economically and religiously, socially and culturally, the False Prophet plays an horrendous role leading up to and prevailing through the final 3.5 years of Daniel’s Seventieth Week. 

There have been many who ascribe this figure to that of the Romish Pope – others to alien beings whose final manifestation from the abyss shall be welcomed by multitudes who will see in them “intelligent design” whereby the “watchers” who have with greater frequency visited our planet to confirm and do further research upon the bodies and souls of men, will, given the final opportunity, so manifest themselves to humankind.  I was somewhat flabbergasted to discover in Ben Stein’s latest documentary, EXPELLED, that one of the Darwinian atheists in opposition to any recognition or existence of divine design involved in the makings of creation, was altogether predisposed in a most frightful stupidity that man most probably was fabricated – if further research into molecular biology persists and confirms beyond any reasonable doubt that humankind and the billions of cells within the human genome have an undeniable pattern or design – by alien beings whose intelligence and science are far superior to our own; therefore, we are products of their intelligent design, for there is no God.  (Note:  Where these aliens came from is left to a new generation of Mengelean numbskulls.)   

To explore this “logical conclusion” in preparation of the False Prophet’s masterpiece – THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST – and the WORSHIP OF THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST – seems so far out there, but upon closely examination, I don’t think so.  What a twisted fete is this that the scientific community – the same one which so vehemently proclaims scientific observation exclusivity behind their insipid frames of credible research and discovery—connecting all the dots—to, when backed into the corner of intellectual honesty, must resort to alien probability to explain the universe and assuredly the present duress. 

Stein did a masterful job of belittling Fortress Darwin—but far and beyond all the bloated heads which seemingly will stop at nothing to silence debate on what they attest is objective fact in their social Darwinian world of eugenic affirmations, is this ultimate conclusion of the Darwinian monster:  Nazism – Atheistic Communism – and all things aberrant to humanity.  Indeed, in a world of relativism where there is no “right or wrong” – “good or evil” and all is “pure science” (i.e., “no morality” – “no absolutes”) – then, and in accordance with the survival of the fitness as evidenced throughout the animal world – we humans, which are but animals in the final analysis (regardless of “conscience or consciousness”) may, from time to time, purge out the flaws of our race as did the Nazis and perpetuate an ever higher form of human existence – and, why not?  Aren’t we but a myriad of molecules swirling about signifying nothing more than matter somewhat organized to fulfill whatever there is?  And, since there is no such thing as “free will” – why not do whatever there is to do – let’s throw caution to the wind, as long as we can all just get along somehow under this “alien framework” – for, it is “they” who watch us and have ultimately made us what we are today!  How ingenious of them to concoct this “mud cocktail” – ignite it with lightning and presto:  THE HUMAN CELL!   

When my son suggested that the core element of the final end game deceit would be “alien in nature” – I was somewhat taken aback.  However, not any more—the “alien equation” is not only part and parcel of this final fallacy – it may actually be central to that terminal hour of man’s inhumanity to man.  You see, the IMAGE OF THE BEAST is worshipped.  It is my firm conviction—as I shall go into much greater detail—the Image of the Beast which is worshipped is naught but the people themselves.  Fallen humanity which has de facto proclaimed their own godhood demands self-worship in ever greater fashion and enterprise.  We are not talking about some statue in a Jewish temple somewhere in Jerusalem – we are talking about millions of people who collectively constitute the Image of the Beast which shall come to life and speak – just as Hitler’s DAS VOLK were the image of Hitler, even so, the Image of the Beast, wrought by the Second Beast, will demand that all the people adhere to their religion, to their way of life.  Scientific relativism is precisely designed for such a grandiose deception for the End of Days.  Yes, we shall explore the fallen angelic (alien) element in this corruption of humankind at the end of days. 

I hope this e-book/series will be exceedingly helpful and spiritually stimulating, allowing us all to press in deeper into the Lord of Life and Light amidst the death and darkness which surrounds on every side.  May the Holy Spirit refresh and strengthen our inner man to see what is the hope of our calling in these latter days.   

“He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed” (Revelation 13:15). 

“Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.  But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the spirit of the Lord” (II Corinthians 3:17-18).

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What's Next . . .  for America? 

Part XII

“The Rise or Fall of American Empire?” 

By Doug Krieger 

Within walking distance from Sacramento’s Capitol and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s offices, at one of its trendy coffee houses, a number of brethren finally came up with a possible name for our new radio program:  World in Crisis or a derivation thereof.  The possible syndication would expound on world events, prophetic timelines and the Church’s mission in the Last Days—challenging believer and non-believer alike to biblical claims of relevance in our time and personal reflections to turn our generation to Him Who knows our frame—Who alone is hope beyond the pending chaos.  As I came home after our strategy session, I opened my mail and discovered that somehow Pastor T. M.’s correspondence – which I hadn’t seen for several years – reappeared with a series of perplexities; challenging, thought provoking. 

“This would be a good way to launch Chapter XII in our on-going series, as well as draw attention to our correspondence section from folks all over the planet—but especially the immediate American landscape which not only impacts us here at home, but as we sneeze—the world catches cold.”   

The next morning I awoke to Hillary’s stunning victory in another populous state (Pennsylvania) and the media’s all but establishment-style aggrandizement of Clinton’s astounding accomplishment (April 23, 2008), despite the financially Herculean efforts of white Demo-elites, along with gradually dissipating, disenfranchised blacks who continue their march into apoplectic shock that three-fifths seems to be happening all over again!  What in the world is going on here? 

Meanwhile, Americans are finally paying what the Europeans have been paying for years in gasoline prices—approaching $4 per gallon (as oil marches past $120p/bl—this, when housing foreclosures and the “banking crisis” continues unabated.  And, if this weren’t enough—food prices and crisis have hit the shelves and the streets throughout the planet.  For the first time EVER in Costco’s legacy of discounts, shoppers in California were put on notice, based on their previous rice purchases, they would rationed future purchases of rice (so now you know why that little card comes in handy as to what you buy and don’t buy).  A 50-lb. bag of jasmine rice now costs $22.00 – it’s “through the roof she goes!” 

This sounds disconcerting enough if all we had to deal with was ourselves—but, alas, the Empire, after NATO’s remarkable extensions—found herself giving unrestrained visibility to Pope Gregory XVI.  The display was so lavish one would have thought Rome had conquered Babylon on the Hudson—in spite of her scandalous crimes of sexual perversion and hypocrisy (all in the backdrop of 400+ children of a fundamentalist Mormon polygamist camp being apprehended by the State; and all at the whim of a 33-year old named Sarah Jessop Barlow, a half crazed informant claiming to be a 16-year old LDS-ranch victim).   

There you have it – Political/Military, Religious and Commercial angst and effusive influence carried the day . . . and this in the midst of sky-rocketing military expenditures and sales of weaponry throughout the world and incessant wars and rumors of the same (naturally, this doesn’t include countless homicides throughout America in places like Chicago and virtually around the country that now boasts the largest prison-parole-probation population on the planet). Coupled all this with these crazy and bizarre appearances of UFO’s in the skies over Arizona seen by nearly 800 and caught on camera for all to ponder:  Somebody or something is watching us; and, furthermore, what in the world “are they saying” with these (now on film) crop circles popping up hither, thither and yon—especially in Europe and America (and in particular, the UK)?  Hoax or harbinger of the end?   

Can’t imagine why one would hasten to an Amish Community – a Jesus commune – a convent or a monastery just about now – or, better yet, maybe moving to Canada wasn’t such a bad idea after all!  This brings us back to the pastor’s inquiries . . .  

A Correspondence from T.M. in America – 

T.M., an Assembly of God pastor here in the USA, has, over the course of several years, inquired about the general course of America’s destiny – just where does she play out in the divine scheme of things?  Is everything as it appears or are we operating under some kind of delusion as to our past, while oblivious to the consequences awaiting our future?  What role does America countenance, given her rather inconsistent and confused record of spiritual accomplishment and moral failure?  From hallelujahs to Hollywood – we’ve run the gamut; a veritable rollercoaster ride of conquest, consumption and consecration where the drive for bigger and better is as popular among the profane as it is among the holy . . . yes, where the “good news” of the success gospel affects us all . . . just ask Donald Trump whose secrets of aggrandizement are now touted as literary “must read” by the saints of the Laodicean mainstream.

T.M.’s Inquiry: 

Doug, 

Nearly 2 years passed since our last conversation.  I've linked this current note to the last conversation we had in order for context to be established.  

I'm still a reader observing all comments with fascination and fixation.   

Pope Benedict has finished his visit. It seems to me that... 

The woman who rides the Beast is coming into final form.  Only a spirit could create such an astonishing thing...tolerant, diverse "Christianity" being redefined and used by a dark minded beast to sway hearts and minds. 

What's the next card that will be played to cause undiscerning men to fall into line? 

How "soon" will this be? 

There has to be some sort of cataclysmic event just up the road so that major shifts and final connections are made.  I can see broad / general scenarios...What could trigger these things? 

Could you also share your views concerning......

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The 1888 version of The Spirit of Christ authored by the great Bible Teacher and Evangelist, Andrew Murray (Afrikaner-Dutch) of South Africa, should be heard loud and clear...his text is one of the most marvelous presentations on the topic and of great comfort (the Comforter has come) to the Church at the close of this age--in particular, it is the ministry of the Spirit Who presents, declares, and illuminates (Zechariah 4 and Revelation 1) . . . in the midst of the Churches.   

This much misunderstood and even distorted ministry in what Charismatics and Pentecostals declare as the "Age of the Spirit" is accurate in one sense, but sorely short-sighted in another sense--if the emphasis is upon the Third Person of the Trinity as the Church's empowerment throughout the Church Age, fine; if, however, we neglect throughout the Church Age that it is this empowerment that shall culminate at the end of this Church Age (solely) then we have missed the mark . . . the ministry of the Spirit of Christ--the Latter Rain--is the final preparation of His Bride.  

Notwithstanding, it is this "Latter Rain" and those who have abused the Ministry of the Spirit that disturbs to the extent that the Great Deception has taken on this task to project an exclusivity of ministry of the Spirit which does not exist (e.g., those who would incorporate the so-called five-fold ministry which "descends" through a special class of anointed ones or prophets) or its other extremity wherein the Church is wholly neglected and the supremacy of the individual (as is found in Doug Shearer's latest articles @ The Tribulation Network) is the sole practice--whereas, the entire ministry of the Spirit is the reflection of Christ, His Body. 

It is, again, altogether unfortunate, that spurious teachings on the ministry of the Spirit, and His Person, have been distorted throughout the ages--Modalism and today's confusions and terminology of Witness Lee's Progressive Christ (i.e., "The Father became the Son, the Son became the Spirit")--and, most certainly, the simplistic efforts of the "Jesus Only" people amongst the UPC (United Pentecostal Church) and other break-a-ways from the initial Pentecostal movement in America (cir. 1906, etc.). 

Likewise, and although Brother Murray ultimately aligned his ministry toward the Keswick "inner life" -- he was loathe to consign the inner workings of the Spirit of Christ to the believer thereby endangering to spiritual pride; instead, and thankfully, he was spiritually balanced "enough" to recognize that the Christian's inner life demanded a concerted responsibility in the preaching of the gospel--the clothing or empowerment from on high for service (so simply and eloquently spoken of by Dwight L. Moody)--thence, Murray's astounding outreach throughout the world, and, in particular, amongst the native populations of his Africa. 

The timing of this classic (1888) prior to the Welsh Revivals of Evan Roberts and the Holiness-Pentecostals, Parham-Bartleman-Seymour et al, proclaims the orthodox, yet dynamic, ministry of the Spirit under His anointing through the pen of this servant of Christ.  It is only fitting that during the 100-years' commemoration of the birth of the modern Pentecostal movement (1906-2006) that we pray, as the Apostle Paul: 

"That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your hearts being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come." (Ephesians 1:17-21). 

Finally, as we publish this e-book--making it available for our immediate and extended readership--it is with a keen prophetic declaration and hope, as we approach the final hours of this age, that the words spoken to the Beloved John in the Revelation will descend upon His Two Witnesses for that final witness and testimony: 

"I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth--these are the two olives trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth . . . and if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies.  And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner . . . these have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire" (Revelation 11:3-6). 

This prophetic outburst which ultimately confronts the Beast from the Abyss (Revelation 11:7-14) is the same "Spirit of Christ" spoken of by the Apostle Peter (I Peter 1:11) "who was in them . . . indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow."  The sufferings of Christ, testified in the prophets and the saints throughout the Church Age--they will climax in the Testimony of Jesus through His Two Witnesses--Israel and the Church (i.e., the Two Olive Trees and the Two Lampstands); then, and only then, will the "sufferings of Christ" be filled up ("I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church" - Colossians 1:24). 

Not through our "outer eyes" is it ours to fully comprehend this unfathomable ministry of the Spirit of Christ--but through the eyes of our hearts being enlightened by the Holy Spirit; for only then can we comprehend that for which we have been apprehended by God! 

The ministry of the Spirit of Christ is the preparation of the Bride of Christ, His Body--The New Jerusalem.  Andrew Murray is not remiss in declaring the counsel of God in the ministry of the Spirit--we take heed and insight into the wisdom and illumination provided by the Spirit Who testified through this humble and effective servant of the Lord; especially, during the growing distortions and deceptions of him who deceives and corrupts the true ministry of the Spirit of Christ prior to the coming of Messiah for His people. 

May those who claim the ministry of the Spirit--Charismatics, Pentecostals, in particular--know the depth and liberty of the Spirit as well . . . for not only are we, His Body and Bride, clothed with power from on high, but we are, as well, a Holy Priesthood, inwardly filled by the same Spirit of Christ who has empowered us as His Royal Priesthood . . . the empowering or Baptism of the Spirit for service and demonstration to the world is wrought by the inner grace of the Spirit of Christ who indwells us and conforms us to His image! 

God bless us all as from time to time we consider the words of Brother Murray . . . while "it is day" - for our complete redemption draws very nigh . . .

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The Devil is in the Derivatives
…he lurks in “shadow banking!” 

By Dene McGriff 

The Devil is in the derivatives – a $500 trillion time bomb that could destroy the world’s financial system, destroy your savings and retirement.  This shadow banking system is unregulated and out of control.  You have no idea how close we came to a disastrous unraveling last week. 

As much as I try to get away from the subject of the economy, events keep overtaking us.  First, I pondered the take over of the nation’s largest mortgage lender, Countrywide, by Bank of America, as a result of the monstrous HOUSING CRASH!  Then I considered the Bear Stearns fall and takeover by JPMorgan, Chase & Company, along with guarantees by the Federal Reserve.   

Then there was the quarterly loss by the huge Swiss Bank UBS of $19 Billion on top of the previous loss of $18 Billion and the Deutsche Bank loss of $4.9 Billion.  And at the same time, Henry Paulson, the Secretary of Treasury, proposed a plan to make the Fed kind of a financial czar consolidating banking and securities agencies under their control, giving them subpoena and investigative authority.  The Federal Reserve isn’t even a true governmental agency, but a private banking cartel!  Talk about putting the fox in charge of the hen house!   

All of these loans; all of these “investments”; all of this paper has been bundled into packages known as derivatives.  It is traded back and forth between hundreds of hedge funds, investment houses and banks.  Bear Stearns derivative exposure is $13.4 trillion which is equal to the entire GDP of the United States!!!  No wonder this is so huge.  If all of these loans (which will never be paid off) begin to unwind, it really will bring down the entire financial system. 

So what is the problem?   

Why are the banks short of money?  Why did the Federal Reserve make $300 billion available to banks to solve their liquidity crisis so they will start to loan money again?  The Federal Reserve realizes that if they don’t provide money, the banks won’t be able to meet their obligations and will fail.  But it goes even deeper.  A “shadow banking” system of derivatives has developed which is unregulated and unknown, but amounts to many times the GDP or money supply of the whole world.

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