Daniel #83 The Military Campaigns of the Papal King

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.