But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman’s hand.
If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
Ezekiel 33:5
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
The ‘mark’ comes shortly, during the tribulation, but the Bride is ‘not here.’ The ‘current’ vaccine(s) are NOT the mark, yet. But they are a ‘precursor’ (‘NORMALIZATION’) of the beast system process, getting people accustomed to getting ‘tagged’, ‘marked’ or ‘branded.’
3 Reasons Christians Should Stop Worrying about the Mark of the Beast (prior to the 7 year tribulation). Three (3) Watchman Confirm a Matter.
Clarence L. Haynes Jr. 2021 3 Feb
There seems to be a lot of worry, grave concern, and fascination over the mark of the beast, especially among Christians. This fascination over the mark has only grown with the Covid crisis and the introduction of vaccines. Many people are trying to tie the mark of the beast to the vaccines, fearful that if they take the vaccine they are taking the mark. Some are even worried they may be tricked into taking the mark without knowing it.
Today I want to put your mind at ease because none of this is true. In fact, if you are a true follower of Christ, I want to tell you to stop worrying right now. I will even take it a step further and tell you that you are concerned about something that you really don’t need to be the least bit concerned about. You can literally put any fear you have about the mark of the beast completely to rest.
I am going to give you three important reasons why you can do this and do it confidently. Regardless of what you have heard or were taught before, we are going to let the truth of God’s word speak for itself. You do not need to be a Bible scholar, nor do you need to be an expert in Bible prophecy to comprehend this topic in Scripture. A simple reading and understanding of the Bible is all that is required to put your mind at ease, so let’s do just that.
Reason 1 – Those Who Take the Mark Are Worshippers of the Beast
Look at these verses in Revelation 13:
“One of the heads of the beast seemed to have had a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been healed. The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast. People worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, ‘Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?’ (Revelation 13:3-4).
As you read this, I don’t want you to get too bogged down in trying to figure out or interpret the symbolisms or the meaning of these prophetic words. That is a conversation for another day. To keep this as simple as possible, the dragon represents Satan and this beast represents the Antichrist. However, that is not where I want you to focus your attention. I want you to pay close attention to the reaction of the world to the beast and the dragon. There are three things clearly mentioned.
They were filled with wonder concerning the beast.
This wonder led them to follow the beast.
Following the beast led to them to worship the dragon and the beast.
Why are these three things so critical? These things matter because this is a precursor and an indicator of the people who will ultimately take the mark of the beast. Those who will take this mark are those who have chosen to follow and worship the dragon and the beast. Another way of looking at it is they have pledged their allegiance to the beast. It is this pledge of allegiance that will ultimately lead them to take this mark.
The taking of the mark is an outward reflection of a decision these people have made in their hearts. Taking the mark follows a very natural progression because they have already decided to follow the beast. I want to make this abundantly clear: You cannot be tricked or duped into taking the mark of the beast, you must make a conscious decision to do it. In other words, there are no “gotchas” when it comes to the mark of the beast. No one can pull the wool over your eyes. In order to take this mark your heart and your will must be fully engaged in the process.
Reason 2 – Those Who Worship the Beast Are Not in the Lamb’s Book of Life
“All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world” (Revelation 13:8).
May I ask you, is your name written in the Lamb’s book of life? You might be wondering how you can know for sure. Well here is the answer:
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
If you have met the very simple criteria laid out here in Scripture, your name is written in the Lamb’s book of life. If Jesus truly is your Savior, then your name is written in that book. If you truly belong to Christ, there is no way you would ever pledge your allegiance or your worship to anyone else. Aside from that, and probably more importantly, is that if you belong to Christ, he will keep you.
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand” (John 10:27-29).
“To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen” (Jude 1:24-25).
I implore you today to stop worrying about some mark and start putting your focus on the one who has promised to keep you and present you faultless in his presence. This is where your attention should be. When the truth of Scripture takes hold of your heart, any fear or concern about a mark should go away. Jesus has got you and he will not let you go.
Reason 3 – You Are Probably Not Going to Be Here Anyway
When you study Bible prophecy, the period of time when this issue of the mark of the beast arises is called The Great Tribulation. Many Bible scholars believe that this period will take place after an event called the rapture of the church. If you are not familiar, this is when Christ comes and all who belong to him, whose names are in the Lamb’s book of life, are caught up to be with him thus ushering in this period of time known as The Great Tribulation. Look at these verses:
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).
Let’s apply some simple reasoning here.
Let’s assume the rapture happens before the tribulation (I believe it does).
We know the mark of the beast is only going to be relevant to those who are in the tribulation (The Bible is clear about this).
If both of these things are true, then you are not going to be here during this period of time. To make it plain and clear, you have nothing to worry about. The only time in history the mark of the beast becomes relevant is during this tribulation period. Since this period happens after the rapture of the church, it means right now we are not in that period.
By the way, let’s say I am wrong and the rapture happens some time during the tribulation as some believe. Then you can still lean back on the promise of John and Jude that we mentioned earlier. Regardless of what happens, if you are in Christ, you are safe. So stop worrying about the mark of the beast.
Final Thought – Always Fall Back on Truth
Jesus said in John 8:32, you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Many times, the fears, anxieties, and worries we have come because we are not aware of the truth. This applies to the mark of the beast or anything else that can cause you great concern.
Whenever you are faced with something that seems scary or worrisome in nature, please fall back on the truth of God’s word. Let your comfort and your source of information be God’s word and nothing else. If you will do this then even in times where people are running around with great anxiety, you will not be one of them. You will know the truth and that will set you free.
Some say COVID-19 vaccine is the ‘mark of the beast.’ Is there a connection to the Bible? Night Watchman, ‘Yes, I believe there is a definite connection, however, the ‘current jabs’ are NOT yet the Mark of the Beast.’ Here is why. ‘Tribulation Saints’ be warned, 2023-2024. The TRUE MARK of the Beast results in ‘LOST IMAGER STATUS’ before God. This means men have CORRUPTED or DEFILED THEIR FLESH ‘GENETICS’ and no more ‘reflect’ the image of God, that he placed into mankind. This WILLFULL corruption or defilement by man, result in eternal damnation. See God’s word on this matter.
Scott Gleeson and Asha C. Gilbert, USA TODAY Sun, September 26, 2021, 2:21 PM
The COVID-19 vaccine has been scientifically proved to save lives, but for a select group of people in the religious realm, a more important matter is at stake – eternal salvation.
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had NOT worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads, many Americans resist COVID-19 vaccines, some citing the uncertainty of long-term side effects, others lacking trust in the medical field. Some vaccine resisters have been galvanized by the idea that the shot is the “mark of the beast.”
And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image. [Symptom or result from having ‘received’ the mark, a result from having changed or damaged a person’s RNA, DNA, Immune System or Genetics].
The “mark of the beast” in the New Testament’s Book of Revelation signals an allegiance to Satan or those who reject God’s memorial of creatorship.
“Studies show that any conflicts between religion and science are not about facts, they are more about values and morals,” said John Evans, a professor of sociology and religious studies at the University of California, San Diego.
What does the ‘mark of the beast’ scripture in Revelation say?
The apocalyptic biblical term comes from Revelation 13: 16-18. According to the Apostle John in the New International Version Bible, a pair of beasts [NW note; the Antichrist ‘large beast’ + the False Prophet, Pope, Pontiff ‘small beast with two horns’] will rule the Earth with cruelty. Their evil reach – which can be interpreted as hidden manipulation – will require all people who engage in commerce to wear the mark of the beast. The Apostle John did not identify what the mark looks like, although some theologians translate Scripture to associate the number “666” with it. (NW note; SIX is the ‘number’ of a man. Beast/Antichrist = 6, False Prophet = 6, Evil Man’kind = 6, taken literally ‘together’ = 666, the most evil ‘men’ that have ever been on the earth. By now, you should ‘know’ of whom I speak regarding the ‘Beast’ and the ‘False Prophet.’)
Pastor Darin Wood of First Baptist Church in the oil town of Midland, Texas, wrote an op-ed in August for the Midland Reporter-Telegram that said, “One of my church family posed an honest question: ‘Pastor, is the COVID vaccine the mark of the beast? I’ve been told it is.’ Their question was an honest and heartfelt one, and clearly, they were anguished about it. In kindness, I answered, ‘no’ and thought little more about it. Until the question came again. And again. And again.
“There’s no indication that the vaccine matches the mark described by the Apostle John. … I’ve been sent numerous articles and videos … that (suggest) the vaccine represents a conspiracy of governmental control or that the vaccine contains some sort of marking agent to indelibly identify those foolish enough to receive the vaccine [NW note; see and research articles regarding ‘Vaccine Microneedle SMART Patch, with ‘INFRARED MARK’ – Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation financially supporting this development). It’s just not reasonable or logical to presume such a wide conspiracy is even possible. The question then arises as to why this wide mistrust in medical treatment has come.”
Why do people call COVID-19 vaccine the ‘mark of the beast?’
Evans said that lack of trust in the government and medical field is a driving force behind the “mark of the beast” belief.
“(Former President) Donald Trump tapped into American populism, and with that comes the disbelief of experts,” Evans told USA TODAY. “There is a ‘small group of people’ who believe in ‘the mark of the beast,’ and I think what’s driving that thought process is starting with various concerns about receiving the coronavirus vaccine that are not specifically religious.”
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had NOT worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. [NW note; during Christ’s 1,000 year, physical / literal reign on earth, immediately following the 7 year tribulation, my discernment: 2028-3028 = 1,000 years.]
Evans said he suspects that the “mark of the beast” popularity stems from an adherence to a social or political identity [NW note; NOT a social or political ‘identity’, but as a Christian ‘identity’ that takes God’s word literally.]
Peter Feaman, a top Republican National Committee official in Florida, said last month that vaccines are “the mark of the beast” and comparable to a “false god.” In May, Feaman wrote on his blog of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer encouraging vaccines in Michigan: “Diabolical Michigan Governor Whiter wants her citizens to get the Mark of the Beast to participate in society.”
According to Evans’ studies, the majority of “mark of the beast” believers appear to be politically conservative and from Protestant Christian backgrounds.
“People with spiritual beliefs that all things are influenced by religion are more likely to believe ‘mark of the beast,’ which is in every Christian’s Bible, but people will focus on particular passages in the Bible to support their belief system,” Evans said.
What do religious leaders say?
Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastor Greg Laurie said COVID-19 vaccines are not “the mark of the beast,” but many Christians may believe they are, thinking the world is in what the Bible calls “the last days.”
“The Bible speaks of someone identified as the ‘Antichrist’ and he will require people have a ‘mark’ that people will receive to buy and sell,” Laurie told USA TODAY in an email. “The COVID-19 vaccine – or any vaccines – have nothing to do with any of this.” (NW note; Mr. Laurie is correct for now, however, those who worship the beast and TAKE HIS MARK, will not commence until the MID-POINT of the TRIBULATION, approximately 3.5 years from now.}
Laurie, who has been vaccinated, said the mark will be a pledge of loyalty to the Antichrist, and no one would take the mark unknowingly. (NW note; Mr. Laurie is correct).
“In Revelation 14, we learn that those who take the mark are doomed,” he said. “God will not doom people for taking something unwittingly.”
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
Misinterpretations of Revelation 13:16-18 can stem from social media where people can spread unreliable information, according to Laurie.
“People read erroneous comments and believe they are true,” he said.
“Sometimes these statements are packaged to look like Bible Prophecy,” he said, “but they are false and misapplied because many people do not understand what the Bible actually says about these things.”
What do health care workers say? Do people actually cite this as a reason to avoid the shot?
Nicole Williams, a traveling intensive care unit nurse, said she has heard the “mark of the beast” as a reason not to get vaccinated many times.
“I get being hesitant because it is new and we don’t know the long-term effects, but calling it the ‘mark of the beast’ is crazy,” Williams told USA TODAY.
Williams has worked in hospitals in Texas, New York, California and Hawaii in her three years as a nurse.
She said the latest surge of COVID-19 cases has been “hell,” and a lot of younger people have died. She said vaccines are not a magical shot that cures all, but they’re one of many tools to fight the virus.
“I understand that people want to get back to how things were, but calling something you don’t understand the ‘mark of the beast’ is extreme and harmful,” she said. “I’m exhausted and tired of seeing so many people die, but I will do my damnedest to try and keep my patients alive.”
Emergency room physician Stephen Smith at Hennepin Healthcare told USA TODAY he hasn’t heard the ‘mark of the beast’ as a reason to not get vaccinated but a few other outlandish reasons.
Smith said one woman brought her child in for a fever and cough, and he explained that the toddler might have COVID-19. When he asked the mother if she had been vaccinated, Smith said her response was “Oh no, that turns you into a zombie.”
Other reasons Smith has heard for not getting vaccinated include: not wanting to get microchipped, it’s outside their world view, vaccines were developed too fast, they haven’t gotten sick, they’re not high-risk, they don’t trust the government and they read that people have died from the vaccine.
“Social media plays a 100% role in the misconceptions about the vaccine,” Smith said. “They get all their information off Facebook and get all this garbage.
“Anyone who is telling you not to get the vaccine is either lying to you or an idiot or a combination of the two.”
What we know about the COVID-19 vaccines?
Peer-reviewed data has deemed the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines safe, and they demonstrated 94% to 95% effectiveness against the virus, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The same journal published that the Johnson & Johnson single dose shot provided protection against the virus and was effective against hospitalization and death.
On Sept. 20, Pfizer BioNTech released data that its vaccine was safe for children ages 5 to 11. The company received its full stamp of approval from the Food and Drug Administration late last month.
Moderna has begun the process of applying to get a full license, and Johnson & Johnson plans to apply this year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 54.7% of Americans are vaccinated and 63.9% have received at least one dose.
By the end of September, 56% of people in the USA are projected to be fully vaccinated and 59% by Jan. 1, 2022, according to data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Paul Rolland, Night Watchman; Why you shouldn’t get the coming ‘Infrared Mark of Vaccine Authoritarianism.’ I am not lying to you or an ‘idiot’. I’m just WARNING YOU, those who are on the earth during the mid-point of the tribulation. What harm is there in warning someone? God warns mankind with his angels, ‘DO NOT TAKE THE MARK.’ Period. End of Warning.
The ‘mark’ comes shortly, during the tribulation, but the Bride is ‘not here.’ The ‘current’ vaccine(s) are NOT the mark, yet. But they are a ‘precursor’ (‘NORMALIZATION’) of the beast system process, getting people accustomed to getting ‘tagged’, ‘marked’ or ‘branded.’
The Great Warning to the World. WHY PEOPLE SHOULD NOT GET THE COMING ‘INFRARED VACCINATION’ MARK OF THE BEAST SYSTEM
… “And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimestone in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascendath up for ever and ever; and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosover receiveth the mark of his name.” (Rev. 14:9-11).
Why is God so Intense and Emphatic in Issuing the Three (3) Verse – The Great Warning?
Five-fold Sins Resulting in Men’s Eternal Damnation:
- Worship the beast. (6X). (Rev. 13:4, 13:8, 13:12, 14:9, 14:11)
- Worship the beast’s image. (6X). (Rev. 13:14, 13:15, 14:9, 14:11, 16:2, 19:20)
- Take the beast’s mark. (6X). (Rev. 13:16, 13:17, 14:9, 14:11, 16:2, 19:20)
- Take the beast’s number. (2X). (Rev. 13:17, 13:18)
- Take the beast’s name. (2X). (Rev. 13:17, 14:11)
There are a total of eighteen (18) verses that indicate the eternal sins of damnation that result from worshipping the beast, worshipping his image and taking his mark of identification. Three (3) denotes God’s emphasis and intensity x six (6) denotes the evil number of man = 18, or 6+6+6 = 18, or 666 … “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 and threescore and six (666).” (Rev. 13:18). (Emphasis added). Worshipping the beast, his image and taking his mark are the eternal sins that men commit during the Tribulation.
The Mark of the Beast Riddle
A couple of years ago, I had a total knee replacement (ouch, is an understatement). Shortly before my Father-in-Law passed away, he had a special hearing implant. I have seen military vets with varying degrees of implants and prosthetic devices. Do you know of anyone of with a pacemaker and any other type of technological/medical implant? In 2017, most of us following eschatological developments were acutely made aware of the company in Wisconsin that started offering its employees, ‘implantable micro-chips’ in their hand so they could buy a bag of stale chips in the cafeteria vending machines and to open doors! What a personal price to pay by these employees so they don’t have to reach in their pocket to grab 75 cents or buck to buy a bag of chips, and all that (pun intended). What could be cooler than using an iphone or other smartphone to pay for chips, than by using an implanted micro-chip (not the kind that can be eaten)? For the mobile technology addicted crowd, an implanted micro-chip is the next wave of coolness. I wonder how long they will have to wait in line for version 2.5 of this new mobile device miracle. What do all these have in common? They are all technological implants of one kind or another. Yeah, so what? They can all wear out, break down, be replaced, be removed, be improved, be modified, something better always comes along, etc. Again, they are all man made devices and not inherently evil.
Let me ask you a question. Does my knee implant make me any less human or an imager of God (or Christian, saved by Christ’s Grace)? Does an older person’s pacemaker make him/her any less valuable in the eyes of God? A military vet that has lost a limb and had it replaced with a prosthetic device, does he/she lose their chance at salvation because of a man-made device becoming part of their body? Of course not, the Bible doesn’t mention anything about being saved or a person losing their chance of salvation due to some type of device or technology becoming part of that person. A man-made device does NOT change or corrupt my unique genetic being as an imager of God! Even with implants, we are still human (an imperfect as a result of mankind’s fall). Why wouldn’t an implanted micro-chip, RFID chip or some other unknown or future electronic device (implanted or otherwise) no be considered a ‘Mark’. Wouldn’t an electronic device be needed to conduct a buy/sell transaction?
Genetic Corruption of the Imagers of God:
What sinful activity really angered God at the beginning of the Bible? Genesis (6:1-5) goes into detail about fallen angels (sons of God as opposed to sons of Man), who left their first estate in heaven to mate with human women (daughters of men that were seen as ‘fair’). This unholy mating of angelic beings with human beings created a hybrid race of Nephilim (giants, mighty men, men of renown). The Nephilim were such an abomination, that God cast the fallen angels (watchers) who spawned these beings, into the bottomless pit/abyss with chains. “And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day” (Jude 6). God also instructed the Israelites to kill the various clans of these giant hybrid angels/humans. Does Goliath the Philistine (and his two brothers) come to mind? How about… “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33). “For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man” (Deuteronomy 3:11). “All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out.” (Joshua 13:12). Yes, there were human, genetically bastardized hybrids who in most cases were at least over ten (10) feet tall. Accept it. Get over it. Move on.
Outside of the eschatological community, bringing up the concept of the Nephilim is either mocked, completely ignored, brushed off as non-biblical or as fairy tales, discredited, incorrectly interpreted or altogether avoided because of the unsettling connotations and repercussions that result from the evidence of giants having existed in antiquity. Among the evolutionists, evidence of giants totally confounds their anti-creation theory of evolution. Some people are either scared of or are uncomfortable with the evidence of hybrid humans or giants having lived. If you are still not convinced of the biblical proof of Nephilim, I strongly suggest that you research the fantastic work done by Mr. Rob Skiba (a Christian researcher) and review the cornucopia of physical evidence he painstakingly provides. I am only bringing this topic up as a case in point about the extremely dangerous outcomes of genetic manipulation of the human genome. God hates it (understatement) … (genetic manipulation and species hybridization) and destroyed it via the Flood and later through the Israelites. God takes extreme offence with any corruption, meddling or manipulation of his created beings aside from what He designed and created them to be in the first place. He specifically created man and woman in His image (Genesis 1:26-27, 5:1-2). God also created what is believed to be nine (9) distinct classifications of angelic beings or heavenly host. He creates specifically, purposely and according to His will and plans. Speaking about the destruction of the giant hybrid angelic/human Nephilim, does the Flood come to mind?
Prior to the Flood, Genesis (6:8-13) goes into detail about how … The whole earth was being corrupted and all flesh was being corrupted upon the earth. God saw the earth as being so filled with violence (not only among men, but extreme violence caused by the Nephilim) that he decided to destroy everything (all flesh). There is some evidence that also suggests that animal hybrids were also created by either the fallen angels or by men who were taught how to do this. However, “Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, was a just man and perfect in his generations” (Genesis 6: 8-9). I believe perfect means being uncorrupted genetically when taking into account the generational context of this verse and the conditions of flesh on the earth at this time. In the days of Noah, apparently all flesh became genetically corrupted including men and animals. Although there are several reasons why God saved Noah and his family (including no genetic corruption), you have to understand why God also wanted to save a portion of the animals that were not genetically corrupted and still pure as God had originally intended and created them to be. Humans and animals on the ark were meant to re-populate the earth, after the flood, with uncorrupted, pure genetics. God wiped the slate clean and started over with genetically pure human and animal specimens that were not tainted through angelic hybridization or genetic manipulation.
Where does Satan come into play in all of this? One of the main lies and deceptions (of many) that he has used throughout the Bible and history was to tempt mankind by offering a false, counterfeit immortality. After the Devil tempted Adam and Eve in the garden with eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge (good/evil), God did not want Adam and Eve to eat fruit from the tree of life … and live forever (immortal, in a fallen state), (Genesis 3:22). Only Christ can provide true, genuine, righteous immortality based upon our spiritual rebirth and the glorious transformation of our fleshly bodies (1 Corinthians 15:49-55). Over time, as God revealed the genetic lines that the Messiah (Jesus Christ) was to come from, the Devil made it a priority to attack the genetic lines of those people in an attempt to thwart God’s plan by genetically corrupting the messianic family tree by various means. This obviously failed. The point is that genetic intercession and manipulation is a major strategy used by Satan to deceive mankind with a counterfeit immortality and attempt to derail God’s plans (past, present and future). The Devil’s main strategy has always been to corrupt and counterfeit anything God has created or declared being very good (Genesis 1:31). Since the beginning of the Bible, Satan has made it one of his top priorities to corrupt mankind (in the flesh and spirit) so that we are no longer the imagers of God.
…”And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.” Corruption of flesh, extreme violence, extreme sin, extreme abominations, extreme evil. “And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them” (Revelation 9:6). “And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.” (Revelation 16 8-9). These two verses directly, and several other verses indirectly, suggest that men may have somehow attained the ability to withstand extreme elements and afflictions, up to and including the ability to not die. However, they will still experience extreme and unbearable affliction, pain and torment. This would provide further evidence of some type of genetic manipulation or enhancement was in play. A counterfeit immortality? Some prophecy teachers/students have suggested that the scorching heat will be seven times (7X) hotter than today’s hottest temperatures on earth. From a scientific standpoint, this extreme heat could be representative of massive solar flares reaching the earth. It is an extreme and sad irony, that people during the Tribulation will perhaps stand in line to get the Mark of the Beast, thinking of the lie of immortality, and then once having this counterfeit, satanic ability, wishing that they could die. Be careful of what you want, you might get it! If God wouldn’t tolerate genetic manipulation and hybridization during the times of Noah, why would he allow it during the Tribulation? God is the same then, now and always. He doesn’t change, nor does his Word change. Now, in this day and age, mankind has the ability (if unrestrained by any authority or ethical conscience) to make the same mistake, as in the days of Noah, to genetically manipulate the human genome. However, it doesn’t take much stretch of the imagination to think that the restraints that currently exist to prevent or ‘restrain’ human genetic manipulation, could easily and quickly fall by the wayside during the Tribulation.
What does all this techno-geno-babble have to do with the Mark of the Beast (as opposed to the number of the Beast)? My belief (based upon what the Bible says) is that the Beast will use a form of deception and lies that requires/entices people to receive a form of genetic enhancement, or manipulation. This could be used as a proxy for men to become resistant to the pestilences that occur during the Tribulation period. This could also be used as a lie that suggests science can make men immortal by not having to die by the diseases and genetic ailments that have plagued mankind since mankind’s fall. This of course does nothing to address the spiritual death of mankind. People during the Tribulation will not be concerned with their spiritual health or status, let alone of repenting, giving Gold glory, and accepting Christ. Which deceived person would not want to have a counterfeit immortality? (which is that age old deception again!). What could a mark look like on the hand or forehead? This could be in the form of a biometric marker or fleshly signature that is caused by genetic manipulation or process. It could also just be as simple as a satanic graphic tattoo, stamp, logo or branding. This could also be a number that is obviously descriptive in nature. 365/24/7 means something to most people (this describes something that occurs 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Go online and check out how CERN uses the interplay of 666 in their logo. Revelation (13:16-17) clearly states that this will be a “mark, the name, or the number of his name” (of the beast). The mark destroys a human’s status as an imager of God and bastardizes the element of God that was initially created in that person. Which is why I believe there is a genetic component to the mark. As such, deceived members of the antichrist’s system can be identified in three different physically visible manners (mark, name, number).How could a person make a worldwide purchase by only having a symbol, biometric mark, name or number on their hand or forehead? Won’t they need a credit card, smartphone, micro-chip or physical device of some kind (implantable or otherwise) to conduct an economic transaction? No. No. No.
Today, biometric scanning is used throughout the world by major governments to monitor their civilians and is growing exponentially. Scanning captures detailed facial features, iris patterns, fingerprint patterns, and even voice pattern recognition and DNA. Instead of scanning a credit or debit card, or even a micro-chip, all the Beast’s system has to do is scan a person’s face or hand (that has the visible signature or mark). The system electronically acknowledges the mark (in the same manner as when a scanner reads someone’s iris to determine their identity), which then activates the decision (go, no-go) algorithms, which in turn authorize electronic transfer of cashless funds. It is all done electronically, behind the scenes in milliseconds. The electronic system then knows (via stored information in the world’s databases) that the person with the Beast’s mark, number, name is part of the new world system and is then allowed to buy and sell. No need to have cash, a credit card, or even a micro-chip device implant. It is well known that countries and the credit card companies are pushing hard today to do away with cash. All international banking and fund transfers are electronic. The only parties using cash, are individual citizens, making private purchases. Bitcoin, Crypto-Currencies are also some recent attempts at developing cashless electronic currency. Russia, India, Europe and the U.S. are all pursuing electronic scanning technology and data management systems with aims at various goals, including, but not limited to, economic monitoring. It doesn’t take much to see how these systems can easily coalesce together into one network during the Tribulation. This new world economic system is nothing more than financial databases, transaction systems and protocols being tied together, founded on a common data scheme which pulls in data from biometric scanners all over the world. This was unthinkable even five years ago.
Why does God specifically declare that anyone who takes the Mark of the Beast will be lost forever and is beyond salvation, even with the gospel of Christ being communicated throughout the entire earth by the two witnesses (Revelation 11:3-13), three witnessing angels (Revelation 14:6-11), 144,000 Jewish evangelists (Revelation 7:4) and Christians’ testimonies/witnessing by refusing to take the mark, prior to their martyrdom (Revelation 20:4). The mark is physical as opposed to a spiritual engraving and means that these people have figuratively crawled into bed with Satan, and there they will stay to receive God’s wrath and to eventually be thrown into the lake of fire with Satan, the Antichrist and the False Prophet (Revelation 13:9-11, 19:20, 20:10). The mark, number, name represents a betrayal of God and a compromise with evil. Conversely, the Bible says the forehead of every believer in Christ is reserved for the “name of my God”. Christ promises, I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem … And I will write on him My new name.” (Revelation 2:12). “And I looked, and lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads.” (Revelation 14:1). So, there you have it. The wicked choose to have the Mark of the Beast branded (like cattle) IN their foreheads or right hand (near fingers, finer tips and fingerprints). Conversely, all those saved by Christ (and the Jewish 144,000 redeemed/sealed by God) have the name of God written IN their foreheads.
Taking into account everything that I have stated, including recent, cutting edge technological advancements, this letter will only make sense to folks “who have eyes to see and ears to hear” living during the past several years. I don’t think people living prior to the smartphone or computer era (let alone to the very recent genetic era) would have any comprehension or belief of the things stated here in. During the Tribulation, many lies will be told to deceive men about the benefits of taking the mark and being part of the new world system. Some people will interpret these benefits (erroneously) as being cool and having no risk whatsoever. The analogy of ‘sheeple’ will rise to a new level. Another sad irony is that these people will most likely line up to receive the mark as if it were the next great smartphone release. I believe there is strong Biblical connections between verses in Genesis and Revelation that tie together the genetic manipulation scenario that could produce the Mark of the Beast. In my analysis, biometric scanning, worldwide database technology and genetic modification will do away with the need to have any physical device on a person’s physical being (implanted or not) in order to conduct economic transactions. The Beast will need a 100% failsafe system to correctly identify who is in the satanic kingdom/system and who is not. A physical device (implanted or not) is NOT a 100% failsafe mechanism for detecting someone’s allegiance to the Antichrist or to enable them to participate in the new world economic system. Physical things with personal identification information in them are easily stolen. This is why the credit card companies (and governments) want to do away with any physical form of commerce and to go completely to an electronic system. The only way to salvation during the Tribulation period is for a person to believe in Christ AND refusal to take the Mark of the Beast, to the point of martyrdom (beheading)… “And I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.” (Revelation 20:4). As of today, we still do not know exactly what the mark, number or name of the Beast will be or look like. We can only consider what God reveals to us in His time and what we see on the near horizon. I surmise that the mark will be revealed, once the church has been raptured, the Beast comes on the scene, the Tribulation period has begun and the new world order system coalesces into place.
ONE LAST THOUGHT:
Given the fact that we know biometric scanning and verification involves scanning a person’s iris (eye) and perhaps their fingerprints, is it any coincidence that the mark of the beast will be placed on the forehead or the hand? This mark would be a mere inch or two away from the eye or finger. How easy would it be for the biometric scanner to not only scan the iris, fingerprint and then to also scan the mark of the beast? As previously stated, biometric scanning validates or verifies that a person is who they say they are. Scanning the mark of the beast authenticates and authorizes that person’s transaction to be completed. I don’t believe it will be a coincidence for the mark of the beast to be placed either on the hand or forehead. It is conveniently right there … on the forehand or hand … along with fingers and eyes. Consider it, for those of use with eyes to see and minds to discern and understand. For most of the world, during the tribulation, the mark of the beast will just be one more governmental burden or intrusion to have to accept in the name of convenience, security of personal information, health, identification and commerce. To use an old credit card advertising slogan, “Don’t leave home without it.” For those during the tribulation, they won’t have to worry about “leaving home without it,” because it will have become permanently and eternally part of their being. To the point of damnation. Believe it. Don’t do it. Don’t do it. Don’t do it (accept the mark, name or number of the beast).
And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had NOT worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
8 References to ‘BE WATCHING or WATCHFUL.’ ‘8’ indicates that a new ‘era or epoch’ is arriving. Be it the rapture, the tribulation, the year of the Jews redemption or the year of the onset (2028) of the 1000 year millennial reign of Christ (2028-3028).
Matthew 24:42; Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Matthew 25:13; Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Mark 13:35; Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning.
Luke 21:36; Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man
Luke 12:37-39; Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
‘Increasing Like Labor Pains.’ ‘Fearful Sights.’ ‘Perilous Times.’ ‘Men’s hearts failing with fear.’ Great Convergence of Signs.’ REDEMPTION IMMINENT.
In His Service,
Night Watchman
Paul Rolland
Night Watchman Ministries
Make Your Decision for Christ NOW!!!!!!! Time is Up!!!!!!!
Jesus Christ’s Offer of Salvation:
The ABCs of Salvation through Jesus Christ (the Lamb)
A. Admit/Acknowledge/Accept that you are sinner. Ask God’s forgiveness and repent of your sins.
. . . “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23).
. . . “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.” (Romans 3:10).
. . . “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8).
B. Believe Jesus is Lord. Believe that Jesus Christ is who He claimed to be; that He was both fully God and fully man and that we are saved through His death, burial, and resurrection. Put your trust in Him as your only hope of salvation. Become a son or daughter of God by receiving Christ.
. . . “That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:15-17). For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13).
C. Call upon His name, Confess with your heart and with your lips that Jesus is your Lord and Savior.
. . . “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10).
. . . “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” (John 1:8-10).
. . . “And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. (John 2:2).
. . . “In this was manifested the love of god toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.” (1 John 4:9, 14-15).
. . . “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.” (Romans 5:8-10).
. . . “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23).
. . . “Jesus saith unto them, I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6).
. . . “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.” (Romans 1:16).
. . . “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts: 4:12).
. . . “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth for there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:4-6).
. . . “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:9).
. . . “But as many as received him, to them gave the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” (John 1:12).
True Church / Bride of Christ Spared from God’s Wrath:
Romans 5:8-10. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.”
Romans 12:19. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 1:10. And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
1 Thessalonians 5:9. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 8:35. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Jeremiah 30:7. Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble, but he shall be saved out of it. Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
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