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2501 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 116 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
V. Huss Discussed Antichrist’s Identity and Prophesied Doom
2502 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 116.1 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… , the Antichrist, and the doctrine of the Papacy—placing the two texts in parallel columns. In fact, Huss gave up his life for these very doctrines, so fully did …
2503 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 116.2 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… to Antichrist as the enemy of the church—not as a Jew, pagan, or Turk, but as a false confessor of the name of Christ. Antichrist’s location must be within the Roman …
2504 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 117 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
1. ANTICHRIST’S PERSECUTIONS ANTICIPATED AND FOREWARNED
2505 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 117.1 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
Huss fully sensed the persecuting anger of Antichrist that was stirred up against him, and dwelt upon the coming kingdom of God and the last judgment. For example:
2506 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 117.2 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… that Antichrist laboureth the more to trouble you. The last judgment is near at hand: death shall swallow up many, but to the elect children of God the Kingdom …
2507 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 117 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
2. PROPHETIC SYMBOLS APPLIED TO PAPAL ANTICHRIST
2508 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 117.3 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… of Antichrist-embracing the pope and his entireretinue as the prophesied “abomination” and “beast.” And Paul’s depiction in 2 Thessalonians 2 is clearly implied …
2509 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 117.4 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… of Antichrist have already begun, and the fight will soon follow. The Goose also must needs flap his wings against the wings of Behemoth, and against his tail …
2510 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 117.5 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
Letter XXIX (1413) warns that men should beware of the “chief Antichrist,” whom Huss denominated a thief, robber, wolf, and hypocrite. He admonishes all to heed the prophecy of Christ concerning false christs, “popes bearing Christ’s name,” and adds:
2511 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 118 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
4. CONCERN FOR SHORTENING OF ANTICHRIST’S TRIBULATION
2512 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 118.2 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
His letters before his martyrdom revealed the burden Huss bore concerning the Antichrist, and the promised shortening of his days of tribulation for the church. Thus on June 24, 1415, writing “To the Faithful Bohemians,” Huss says:
2513 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 118.3 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… of Antichrist shall tremble before you and suffer you to enjoy quietness, and that the Council of Constance shall not come to Bohemia.” Ibid., Letter LXXIV, p …
2514 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 118.4 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
Antichrist, as comprised of the “Pope and his associates,” fulfilling Daniel’s prophecy, is then portrayed, together with his concern that God will raise up other witnesses after his own testimony is closed shortly.
2515 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 118.5 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… of Antichrist has been revealed in the Pope and his associates in the Council: now the faithful servants of God can understand the meaning of the Saviour’s …
2516 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 119.1 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… of Antichrist was unchanged, and his burden the same. Expecting and longing for martyrdom, he recites the sufferings of the worthies of old for Christ. In this …
2517 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 119.2 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
… of Antichrist, whether by being seduced or terrified, or by being led to hope in the confederacy for the winning of the world’s honour.” Ibid.; see also Foxe, Acts …
2518 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 119 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
VI. Hussites Continue Struggle Against Antichrist of Prophecy
2519 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 121 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
Picture 2: HUSS FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH FOR PROPHETIC FAITH Huss is burned at stake for stand against prophesied antichrist (upper); hussites compact to continue the struggle, celebrating communion in both kinds (lower) Page 121
2520 The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 2, p. 121 (LeRoy Edwin Froom)
1. “TABOR” BECOMES REFUGE FROM ANTICHRIST