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"Now, consider: Christ frequently repeated that the Ten Commandments in the Pentateuch were to be followed, and He insisted that they should be maintained. Among the Ten Commandments is one which says: `Do not worship any picture or image.' At present in some of the Christian churches many pictures and images exist. It is, therefore, clear and evident that the Religion of God does not maintain its original principles among the people, but that it has gradually changed and altered unto it has been entirely destroyed and annihilated. Because of this the manifestation is renewed, and a new religion established. But if religions did not change and alter, there would be no need of renewal. (saq 165-6) (131:1) Concerning the return of Christ, the Bible testifies that Christ will come back to defeat the armies of darkness which will wage war against Him (rev 19:19-20). This prophecy states that Christ will be opposed but that He will prevail. Interpreted literally: Christ destroys His opponents militarily. But if we interpret these passages symbolically, they can be understood as foretelling that He will be persecuted, will again suffer, and through this sacrifice will be victorious over His enemies.
(131:2)
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