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Post by newstartnow on Jul 10, 2009 16:37:13 GMT -5
I've heard many theories as to what the mark will be. Of course no one knows for sure.
But how will it be representative of the Beast? I mean a cashless system in and of itself doesn't represent a turning away from God. So how will it be connected to people's religious faith? How will people know to turn down this mark?
I've heard some say that the mark will just be people's sinful nature but that seems to abstract to me. I'm thinking it will have to be a concrete thing that has no room for interpretation? I also heard a man say that you can take the mark...as long as you love God you'll still go to heaven (I know that's a lie because it doesn't line up with the Word at all!)
And is the beast with the two horns (looks like a lamb speaks like a dragon, causes people to take the mark) the Pope or some other false prophet?
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Post by LDM on Jul 20, 2009 14:32:08 GMT -5
I am not sure that anyone "knows" or can say for sure that "X is the mark of the beast" to the exclusion of anything else.
I do believe that it is mostly the nature of man bearing the mark of the Adamic nature (the carnal mind). But I also think that it is this condition of man that makes them subject to a physical mark in the first place. I think the two go hand in hand.
The mark (whatever form that takes) will represent a turning away from God. In other words, it will not just be an economic mark, but one that illustrates allegiance to an anti-Christ regime.
There are lots of things that are surmised to be the mark, social security numbers, implanted chips, etc. However, I trust that God is able and faithful to lead His people. He will not leave us in the dark.
There is so much going on right now, that it can almost make your head spin. My goal is to press in to Jesus Christ until I hear His will for me specifically regarding what He wants me to do in these last days.
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Post by jesusservant on Sept 7, 2009 4:58:36 GMT -5
i am not sure 100% but i honestly believe that it'll be a micro-chip implanted in your hand or forehead. there's a few youtube videos that point out to this micro-chips already being implanted in people (RFID).
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Post by LDM on Sept 18, 2009 10:43:11 GMT -5
HI Jesus Servant, There is also talk of a connection between RFID and the health care reform being discussed. Here is a link to an audio sermon on the topic: playmp3.sa-media.com/media/9140935820/9140935820.mp3Attached to this message is also a PDF transcript of what is discussed in the audio. Whatever the mark is, the protection against it is to be faithful to Jesus Christ. I know that as long as we are sincere in serving Him, He will give us Godly wisdom to avoid the snares of the enemy. Attachments:
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