Glad you are back ... I hope you have decided to check the scriptures
in the Bible as we study the End Times so that you will know the
Truth and the Truth will set you free from fear.
As we just read ... The kingdoms of this world are now the
Kingdoms of the Lord.
But wait, the Book of Revelation continues talking about the events of the End Times. Why is that, if the kingdoms of this world already belong to the Lord? The reason for this is because just like any other book one has read, when you have many characters to write about and you are going to talk about each character within said story, as if writing a character report, the author needs to reflect.
So, the writer has done the same thing. As we proceed in the Mark of the Beast Bible study on the Mark of the Beast Scripture, we see that the writer (John) will now describe in the next few chapters additional characters and additional events that occurred during this same time period, up to this point. This is obvious because the events you will now read about must occur before, as you will soon understand.
The kingdoms of this world are now the Kingdoms of the Lord ... I repeat this again because this is a very important point of the Mark of the Beast Bible study and failure to comprehend this Truth has confused many who study the End Times. So, please choose to study along with me and decide for yourself what the Truth is. Let us return to the Book of Revelation.
In Revelation,
Chapter 12, we discover some very interesting information about
individuals that will be hidden for 3½ years:
Revelation 12:1
And there appeared a great wonder in Heaven; a woman clothed with
the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of
twelve stars:
Remember we discussed how important symbols are and how we would be searching the Bible for these symbols where we could? Here is a perfect example ... There is a woman who is described as being clothed with the sun and moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of 12 stars. This is a symbol for Israel.
Genesis 37:9
And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said,
Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the
moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.
This Scripture is referring to Israel ... Joseph (one of the twelve stars) had a dream (which is why it says eleven stars as he is the twelfth) that his brothers would all bow to him which they did. Since this vision was interpreted as Israel, it stands to reason that the same symbols are being used in John's vision in the Book of Revelation. So, this means that it is Israel that is in labor and about to have a child (Spiritually speaking).
Revelation 12:2
And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be
delivered.
Then the dragon (symbol for Satan ... See Revelation 12:9) and
a beast with seven heads and 10 horns (symbol for Antichrist empire)
cast ⅓ of the stars to the Earth. The dragon stood before the
woman waiting to kill the child who was to "rule all nations with a
rod of iron" ...
Revelation 12:3-6
3 And there appeared another wonder in Heaven; and behold
a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven
crowns upon his heads.
4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of Heaven,
and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the
woman [Israel] which was ready to be delivered, for to devour
her child as soon as it was born.
5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all
nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and
to His Throne.
6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a
place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand
two hundred and threescore days.
The Mark of the Beast Bible Study Point of Interest ... Next, there is war in Heaven and Michael (Archangel) and his Angels
fought against Satan and his Angels, and Satan and his angels
lost, and were cast out of Heaven, not to return.
Revelation 12:7-11
7 And there was war in Heaven: Michael and his Angels
fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any
more in Heaven.
9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent,
called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he
was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
10 And I heard a loud voice saying in Heaven, Now is come
salvation, and strength, and the Kingdom of our God, and the power of
His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which
accused them before our God day and night.
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by
the Word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto
the death.
This makes Satan very angry, and woe to those on Earth, because he
knows his time is short (3½ years) He goes after the Jewish
and Christians, but they are helped and hidden in the wilderness.
Many think that the woman is Mary and that Jesus is the child, but the
woman is then taken and hidden in the wilderness for 3½ years.
(1260 days - The Hebrew year has 360 days.)
Revelation 12:13-14
13 And when the dragon [Satan] saw that he was cast unto
the earth, he persecuted the woman [Israel] which brought forth the
man child.
14 And to the woman [Israel] were given two wings of a
great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place,
where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time [3
½ years], from the face of the serpent.
Now, let us consider this matter ... Mary was not hidden for
3½ years. The woman in Chapter 12, is Israel ...
That is certain from the description we read in Genesis
37:9.
So, who is the child? Many suggest that the child is Jesus ... I mean
it clearly says that this child is to rule all nations with a rod of
iron. But, look what Jesus said about Christians that overcome:
Revelation 2:26-27
26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the
end, to him will I give power over the nations:
27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the
vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I
received of my Father.
This Scripture is Jesus talking to Christians. So, the woman represents Israel and the Child represents Christians. As it happened ... Christianity sprang forth out of Israel. A Spiritual birth of sorts.
Many Christians will be saved from Satan and Antichrist by being taken to Heaven in the Rapture where they will rule with a rod of iron just as Jesus promised ... This will anger Satan an he then goes after the remnant of her seed which are those who believe in Jesus, (Christians) that are still on Earth.
Revelation 12:17
And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ [Christians].
The Mark of the Beast Bible study provides us with even more evidence further confirming that there are Christian believers on earth during the End Times, even during and at the end of the last 3½ years during Antichrist's reign of terror. It is these Christians who will be forced to take the Mark of the Beast.
As much as scholars and many religious leaders want to suggest that
all Christians are taken to Heaven before the End Times
begins, Revelation
12:17 truly indicates that there will be Christian
believers on Earth during the End Times.
Many Christians will be Raptured during the first Rapture which
occurs between the 6th Seal and 7th seal, but obviously some will be
hidden and kept safe on Earth as many more will be Raptured
after the 6th Trumpet.
Even more Christians will never be Raptured as they are the
meek that our Lord spoke of that will "inherit the earth" as to
replenish it during the Millennium.
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
You will read more of this a bit later in the Mark of the Beast Bible
study on the Mark of the Beast Scripture or you can check out the
Left Behind study, if you have not already, but if you do, be sure to
return to this study.
Soon, an evil empire will arise, as did the Roman Empire. It will have a fierce ruler which will be directed by Satan himself. This leader is known as Antichrist. Satan gives him his power, and he is marveled after by mankind and they will fear him.
Revelation 13:2-4
2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and
his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a
lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great
authority.
3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death;
and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the
beast [Antichrist].
4 And they worshipped the dragon [Satan] which gave
power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is
like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
People will worship Satan who gives Antichrist power !!!
Antichrist will speak against God and he is given power for 3½
years (42 months based on the Hebrew 360 day year) He will make war
with the Saints during his 3½ year reign (Remember, that is
how long the Christians are hidden.) and he has power over ALL
mankind (except true Christians) and they will all worship him
in fear. Except for those who are wise and are prepared as well as
those who partook of the Mark of the Beast Bible study.
Revelation 13:5-8
5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great
things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue
forty and two months [3½ years].
6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God,
to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in
heaven.
7 And it was given unto him to make war with the Saints,
and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds,
and tongues, and nations.
8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him,
whose names are not written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain
from the foundation of the world.
Yet again in the Mark of the Beast Bible Scripture we find evidence that there are Christians on earth during the End Times. Antichrist will make war with the Saints and overcome them. Here is a Mark of the beast Bible Brain Teaser ... How will Antichrist make war with the Saints and overcome them if there are no Christians on earth as they were all raptured already? It is just not true that all Christians are Raptured. If one is not convinced by now that there are Christians on Earth during the End Times, they are choosing not to believe, based on something other than God's Word, as the Bible makes it clear; There are Christians on earth during the End Times.
Let's get back to our study on Antichrist and the Mark of the beast Bible threat, shall we? He will have a false prophet with him. This Religious figure will cause the world to worship the Beast (Antichrist) who had died from a wound and was healed.
Revelation 13:11-13
11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth;
and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast
before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to
worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come
down from Heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
This false prophet can do miracles as to deceive many, even bring
fire down from the sky as God did for Elijah.
2 Kings 1:12
And Elijah answered and said unto them, If I be a man of God, let
fire come down from Heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And the
fire of God came down from Heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.
This type of act will make many believe it is a true prophet and they will fear. This false prophet will cause mankind to create an image of the beast and this image will be alive and be able to speak and cause those that do not worship the image to be killed.
Revelation 13:14-15
14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means
of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the
beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should
make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and
did live.
15 And he had power to give life unto the image of
the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and
cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should
be killed.
We will now learn of the Mark of the Beast Bible verse eerie plot. He will also make all of mankind receive a mark of the beast in their right hand or in their forehead. Nobody will be able to buy or sell without this mark of the beast. The Mark of the Beast Bible Study Mystery ... The mark of the beast will somehow represent 666.
Revelation 13:16-18
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:
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.
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.
Many think the "mark of the beast" spoken of in the mark of the beast Scripture will be an implant of a bar code under the skin. Kind of like the one on all the products we now buy, where they scan them at the checkout counter at your local grocery store. See the Biometrics study to learn more of this.
So, in the End Times, when mankind goes to make a purchase of any sort, from gasoline, paying bills to buying groceries for their family, they will simply reveal the mark of the beast and receive what they want. However as the Mark of the Beast Bible verse seems to suggest that if you do not have the mark, I suppose that you will be quickly escorted away to either accept the mark or be put to death. That is the Mark of the Beast Bible verse warning. But, wait ... There is more evil lurking.
Another of the Mark of the Beast Bible Study Points of Interest is this "image" that can speak? Well, if you are viewing this web page now, you are using an "image that can speak." The computer is quickly becoming the new trend in communication. The computer may be used in the construction of this image. There is no way to be sure until this image is set up, so just be watchful.
Now that we know more about the Mark of the Beast Scripture, let us go to Revelation, Chapter 17 to find out a little more about Antichrist. We are told that he is one of 7 past kings that died and had been put in the bottomless pit and was brought back to life from the dead.
Revelation 17:8-11
8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall
ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they
that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in
the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold
the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.
9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads
are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is,
and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a
short space.
11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the
eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
So, those on earth whose names are not written in the Book of Life will believe. But those who are on earth who do have their name written in the Book of Life will not as they will know the Truth.
In the Mark of the Beast Bible Study findings we discover that Antichrist is one of seven past kings. There is a way to find out which of the 7 past kings he was, which we will discuss on the next page. We will also be looking into his kingdom, as to find out what countries we should watch out for, as we continue our journey into the End Times.
The Mark of the Beast Scripture warns of a frightening time when people will have a serious choice to make ... Take the mark of the beast or die. However, if you do take the Mark of the Beast Bible branding, you may receive eternal damnation.
Choose wisely.
Let us find out what happens next, in our sojourning into the End Times.
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The Mark of the Beast Bible Study Resources
BibleStudy.org ... What Is the Mark of the Beast? The true mark of the beast is a heart that refuses to submit to the commandments and the actions that follow those choices.
Christianity.com ... What Is the Mark of the Beast in the Bible? It is closely tied to the worship of the Beast (Revelation 13:12, Revelation 19:20, Revelation 20:4), and the Mark represents loyalty and devotion to the Beast.
Got Questions ... What is the mark of the beast? The main passage in the Bible that mentions the “mark of the beast” is Revelation 13:15-18. Other references can be found in Revelation 14:9
Holy Spirit ... Get to know the Holy Spirit and He will help you interpret the Mark of the Beast Scripture as well as circumstances that arise in your day to day Christian walk.
Grace to You ... What Is the Mark of the Beast? The mark will signify that the person bearing it is a worshiper and loyal follower of the Antichrist.
Life, Hope & Truth ... The Mark of the Beast - The key passage reads: “He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads;
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