Daniel #83 The Military Campaigns of the Papal King

Reformed Presbytery in North America

The King that was foretold to come by the angel, Gabriel, in Daniel 11-36-39 can be identified in history-by various characteristics listed in these verses which we have sought to demonstrate are found and realized-in the Papacy.-For example, though the Papacy is usually thought of as being a religious office in the Church of Rome,-the Papacy is also a political king-monarch that rules over the Vatican state -and previously ruled over the-papal states which comprised much of central-northern Italy, 756- 1870-. The Pope is indeed a king -Daniel-11-36-.-The Papacy does according to his will -Daniel 11-36-. In fact, the Pope has an infallible will in matters of-faith and morals when speaking from his throne -ex cathedra-.-The Papacy has exalted itself above every earthly authority in church-state throughout the whole-world -Daniel 11-36-.-The Papacy has spoken -marvelous things- -Daniel 11-36- i.e. extraordinary-remarkable things against-the God of gods in claiming to be God Almighty on earth and to be the Head of the Universal Church in-usurping the office and authority of Christ upon earth.-The Papacy has fallen away-apostatized from -the God of his fathers- -Daniel 11-37- by departing from-the apostolic faith in doctrine, worship, and church government.-The Papacy has prohibited -the desire of women- -Daniel 11-37- i.e. has forbidden those serving in-clerical offices to be married and to have children -which is the desire of women-.-Today we come to consider another characteristic of this king -Daniel 11-38-- he will honor -the God of-forces- i.e. he will instigate violent-deadly military campaigns against those who oppose him.