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Mark of the Beast????
While I was goggling for info on microchips for pets, I found the strangest statement. I remember having a conversation with my family about microchips and stating that some day, very soon, they would be putting the chips into people, especially children and the elderly. Can you imagine, if a child were lost we would be able to track them by such a device! We could even go so far as to put devices on light poles, etc., that would immediately respond with an alert as the child or an elderly person passed below it. I know it sounds a little science fictiony, but, it could work, and save countless lives...Well, they are already using these chips for humans and it seems a lot of Christians are quite upset about it...some believe that this is The Mark of the Beast/Devil, that has been prophesized in the bible...I'm not quite sure how I weigh in on this one yet...but, I'd love to hear your thoughts...
Thanks, April, as soon as i saw it, I knew I had to bring it to MH...couldn't wait to see what everyone had to say about this...it is scary and fascinating at the same time...hoping to have a great discussion going here..
This is prophecy about the end times, the time of tribulation before Christ returns for his people.
Here are the main verses on 666, the mark of the beast:
Revelation 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
Revelation 13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. (666)
Many, many people have done a deep study on this. Some believe the mark will be some sort of computer chip implanted in our hand or forehead, especially considering the times we live in and the advanced technology. The key issue here is when the government will force people to receive this mark or not be able to buy or sell anymore. It's something we all need to watch and be careful about. It would be good to do your own study of Revelations and all the prophecies in the Bible and pray and ask God for wisdom. It's certainly fascinating and frightening prophecy. But those who trust in Christ will be protected. We just need to make sure we really are staying close and trusting in him. What scares me is the Bible says even the elect will be deceived. The elect are God's own people, pastors, priests, etc. That's why we have to pray and try to stay close to God, pray for wisdom and discernment.
You brought up a good subject! I haven't done a study on this in a long time. It makes me want to dig stuff out again and study up on it!
Here are the main verses on 666, the mark of the beast:
Revelation 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
Revelation 13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. (666)
Many, many people have done a deep study on this. Some believe the mark will be some sort of computer chip implanted in our hand or forehead, especially considering the times we live in and the advanced technology. The key issue here is when the government will force people to receive this mark or not be able to buy or sell anymore. It's something we all need to watch and be careful about. It would be good to do your own study of Revelations and all the prophecies in the Bible and pray and ask God for wisdom. It's certainly fascinating and frightening prophecy. But those who trust in Christ will be protected. We just need to make sure we really are staying close and trusting in him. What scares me is the Bible says even the elect will be deceived. The elect are God's own people, pastors, priests, etc. That's why we have to pray and try to stay close to God, pray for wisdom and discernment.
You brought up a good subject! I haven't done a study on this in a long time. It makes me want to dig stuff out again and study up on it!
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