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(The following comes from Wilfred Hahn’s  Eternal Value Review “Gleanings From Wrong-Headed Debates” and clarifies something I think many are, or have been at one time have been, confused by. I subscribe to this newsletter, (and recommend it to others) because of Wilfred Hahn’s unique Christian insight into economic issues which is informed by a firm grasp of Scripture and of Bible Prophecy.  The link for subscribing is included at the bottom, as is a brief “bio” about Wilfred J. Hahn. As you may note by his conclusion, Hahn gives a clear indication of where we presently find ourselves on the prophetic itinerary of end-time events.  I agree and am glad someone such as Mr. Hahn has taken the time to point this out, that the ten contemporaneous kings, a.k.a. “horns”, is a yet-future development that many overlook, or misunderstand. I also want to remind folks that these kings/horns hold their power briefly, “for one hour” and this turn of events can and probably will come about rapidly.  It is a precursor to handing over that power to the Antichrist, and this turn of events involving Russia may be a key indicator of the beginning of this development.  Certainly the continued tug-of-war involving Israel is central to that final re-shuffling. So, stay tuned, keep your eyes and ears open.  You won’t want to miss in this issue of the E.V.R “In Bubbles We Trust, for Tomorrow We Die” -STL)

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Excerpted from Eternal Value Revue, April 2014, Issue 2, Volume 17

By Wilfred Hahn, Eternal Value Revue

READER: [This question is excerpted from a lengthy letter received in German. It is translated here in abbreviated form.] May I make the following observation: The puzzle of Daniel 7:24 will be more easily solved if one does not try to relate the beast of Daniel 7 with the one shown in Revelation 13. While they both have 10 horns, they are not related.

EVR: We have not found Daniel 7:24 a puzzle, but rather to the contrary, an important key. In any case, your question is both important and foundational. Indeed, how can we determine that the 5 separate visions of a 10-fold union of nations (kings) that we find in the Bible, are all  pointing to the same future prophetic occurrence? Or are they in fact different? We find these visions in Daniel 2, 7 and Revelation 12, 13, and 17. In each of these visions, there is the  common element of 10 kingdoms or kings. In Daniel 2 they are shown as 10 toes; in the four  other visions all have 10 horns. Each vision provides both common and unique information  about this prophesied future power structure that will dominate the earth. If all 5 visions are  treated as envisioning the same future 10 kings, then the collective information provided is very  instructive. Revealed are clues and details that allow us to conclude that the 10 horns are on the 7th head of the alternately portrayed 7-headed beast seen in Revelation 12, 13, and 17, and that Daniel 9:26).
The question here then turns on the elements that are common, therefore supporting the case  that these 5 visions are indeed related. You choose to conclude that the beast shown in Daniel 7 is different than the beast shown in Revelation 12, 13, and 17. Indeed, it is different. Each of the  three visions of the 10-headed beast shown in Revelation, is also different in the sense that  unique features are being portrayed. Each vision is intended to show a different emphasis or role  of the same beast, these representing the heinous, Satan-led, dominating civil power structures of  mankind down through Bible history. The germane question, however, centers on the identity of  the components of each of the visions. In Daniel 7, the four beasts seen by Daniel only represent  the last five heads, not all seven as described in the beasts shown in Revelation. Why? The Holy Spirit only showed Daniel what is to come …not what had been (see Daniel 7:17; 10:14). In contrast, John the Revelator was charged to “Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter” (Revelation 1:19). Therefore, Daniel  only sees the kingdoms from his time forward, not including the two that had already passed.  John the Revelator, on the other hand, is shown the entire history of the world-dominating Gentile nations that played a role in oppressing the Hebrews and their progeny down through  history.
We will lay out five reasons why the beasts of Daniel 7 are related to the beasts shown in Revelation 12, 13 and 17. Firstly, there are many commons elements …in fact, so many that we must not conclude that these visions are unrelated. Secondly, the Bible is a consistent document as it is inspired by the same Spirit. It may be transmitted through different writers and beholders of visions, yet the basic symbolism employed remains consistent. The symbols found in Revelation can almost all be found elsewhere in the Old Testament. As such, when Daniel speaks of 10 horns that represent 10 kings (Daniel 7:24), why should we not be alerted to connect this statement with “the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings” mentioned in Revelation 17:12 (and symbolically also in chapters 12 and 13)?
Thirdly, further illustrating that we are here dealing with a consistent Bible, all instances of 10 horns appearing in the Bible are shown to be a future, prophetic event. Why then, especially in view of many other commonalities, would one conclude that Daniel’s visions are unrelated to those of the beasts in Revelation? That brings us to the fourth point: The book of the Bible that has the strongest parallels (though not the only one with parallels) to the book of Daniel—and this in many respects—is indeed the book of Revelation.  This being the case, it would not be surprising that the 5 visions we are here critiquing (2 from Daniel, 3 from Revelation) would in fact be related.

Finally, to the 5th point: Critically, all of the facts and characteristics of the beasts and 10  horns presented in each of the 5 visions do not contradict each other. To the direct contrary: Just  as in a jigsaw puzzle, once the correct arrangement has been determined, we discover that all the  pieces fit in a remarkable order. This is also the case with these five visions. Returning to our  first point, comparing all the commonalities of the beast and its 10 horns shown in Daniel 7, with  the pictures of the beasts found in Revelation, I count at least 13 connections and similarities. Coincidence? No. In my view, the vision of Daniel 7 certainly connects with the 3 beast visions of Revelation.

Conclusion: The Bible’s prophecies are true and reliable. Revealed here is the last-days account of world geopolitics. As we can conclude, much turmoil still lies ahead. But the time is short. before the Tribulation and the revealing of the Antichrist. Maranatha, the Lord come soon.

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About the Author: Wilfred J. Hahn is a global economist/strategist. Formerly a top-ranked global analyst,  research director for a major Wall Street investment bank, and head of Canada’s largest global investment operation, his writings focus on the endtime roles of money, economics and globalization. He has been quoted around the world and his writings reproduced in numerous other publications and 6 languages. His 2002 book The Endtime Money Snare: How to live free accurately anticipated and prepared its readers for the Global Financial Crisis. His newest book, Global Financial Apocalypse Prophesied: Preserving true riches in an age of deception and trouble, looks further into the future.