Revelation 13 commonly referred to as: The Beast Chapter. The beast chapter is one of the most important chapters that a person will read. We know that the Beast is a man, a very powerful man who runs this world. The beast can also be a one world nation consisting of men gathered together as a whole making it a one world nation or system. Learning and being able to recognize the beast as described in the book of Daniel, can mean the difference between spending eternal life with our heavenly Father, or being thrown into the lake of fire with the devil and his angels.
Please turn with me to Revelation 13:15, “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.”
When you think about the end of days what do you think about? Do you think about famine or world destruction? Do you think about death or fear? Do you think about the antichrist and being forced to him? Well, when we look at Revelation13:8 it states, “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.” So we know from this verse that everyone who is not written in the book of life will worship the beast.
The Appearance of the Beast
What will the beast look like? Will he have the number 666 stamped across his forehead? Will he have horns coming out of his head? I don’t think so. If anyone had such an appearance I think most people would run quickly in the other direction.
We know that the beast is a group of men collectively in a one world system or a single man. We know that the world will worship the beast and wonder after the beast. What does this mean? The beast comes across as peaceful, wanting to make peace. The beast will have a mouth speaking great things. The beast knows how to woo a crowd and the people. The beast has great power and great authority. We know that the beast is given power to continue forty and two months, which is 3 ½ years. And lastly, we know from Revelation 13:2 that the beast gets his power, his seat and great authority from the dragon who is—Satan himself.
We know that the beast is an elected official. How do we know that? From Revelation 13:18 it reads, 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.”
The word “count” in Greek means to count with pebbles, to compute, calculate, reckon or to give one's vote by casting or to decide by voting. Therefore, the beast is voted into his power and authority. Who votes the beast into power? All them that dwell on the earth whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb.
The word “number” means a fixed and definite number or an indefinite number, or a multitude. This is a multitude of what? People or votes. And the words “Six hundred threescore and six” means, number representation six hundred threescore and six, the meaning of which is the basis of much vain speculation. The English dictionary’s definition of the word “vain” means, having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth or producing no result; useless. The word “speculation” means, to guess: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence.
If you look closely at the definitions in Greek you will quickly notice why the majority of people wonders after the beast. They had a high opinion of his abilities or worth; however, they lacked the knowledge and understanding of who and what the beast is. Rather they used speculation and guessing and in the end, will not produce the results they were hoping for.
So the number 666 based on the Greek definition is not a number that will come up after adding something together. It is—for instance a person may say, “There were a thousand people at the park.” We know this person didn’t go and actually count the people at the park, rather the number is speculative. Letting us know that there were many people at the park. And this is why verse 18 begins with, “Here is wisdom…” you must read the scripture in the Spirit in order to gain wisdom or insight in the truth.
The Deadly Wound
Let’s go to Revelation 13:3 and it reads, “And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered (followed) after the beast.” Now go down to verse 12, “And he (referring to the dragon) 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.”
The word, “wound” means, plague stripe, blow or heavy affliction and public calamity. When we look at the word “calamity” in the English dictionary it means, an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress or disaster. The word “public” in the English dictionary means the people as a whole or community.
A lot of times, especially in the book of Revelation you have to continually break down the words in order to get the meaning of a verse or chapter and then relate the meaning to the chapter. So we know that the beast will experience public calamity, or a major event with dire consequences based on the last verse in verse 4 of Revelation 13 which reads, “…who is able to make war with the beast?” The deadly wound is public calamity or dark event which in turn will bring about the actual worshipping of the beast. Because the people will now really wonder after the beast for healing the deadly wound. And remember the beast is an elected official with great power.
What is the Image of the Beast?
What does the word “image” mean in the Greek text? The word image means a representation of the external form of a person or thing in sculpture, painting, etc. Or the word also means to make a visual representation of something by scanning it with a detector or electromagnetic beam. Now the synonyms for the word image are: A picture, figure, effigy, representation, depict, reflection, or reflect.
In the last days, which we are in at the present time, all will worship the image of the beast; the word “image” is very, very important. Now, let’s look at an example, for instance, if a person practices witchcraft, they are not necessarily worshiping Satan, but they are indirectly worshiping Satan’s image. For we know that our Father forbids the practicing of witchcraft and the like. Now, let’s take a look at another example. We have all heard the phrase guilty by association; correct? Now, if you enter the store with another person and that person commits a crime, you more than likely, will be found guilty as well. You may face a lesser charge; however, you are guilty by association.
Let’s take association for a minute. Let’s look at Revelation still in chapter 13:16, 17. “And he (referring to the dragon) causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save (except) he that had the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”
Take a moment for that to actual sink around. Ask the Father to remove the scales from your eyes, giving you ears to hear and eyes to see. Now nobody will be able to buy or sell food except those who have the mark, name or number of the beast. I’ll repeat, nobody will be able to buy or sell food except those who have the mark, name or number of the beast. To put it bluntly you will not EAT unless you have the mark, name, or number of the beast written in your right hand or forehead. Let me say it again, you will not EAT, unless you have the mark, name or number of the beast written in your right hand or forehead, you, nor your spouse or children. What does that mean? You will not be able to buy bread, milk, corn or the like or sell unless you have the image, name, number, or mark of the beast.
These two verses alone should have everyone on HIGH ALERT! Because we are in the end of days we need to know what exactly is the mark of the beast? We can clearly see from scriptures that it is not a physical mark or the number 666 written in their forehead. Satan is too clever for that.
What we are going to do is give you some examples of what the image, mark, name, or number is referring to.
Remember, the beast is an elected official. Those who voted for the beast are included in the number that helped him gain his seat.
After studying Bible prophecy you believe that a certain person displays all the qualities mentioned in the book of Daniel and Revelation 13, don’t vote for him/them. If you believe this and still vote for the person you are taking the mark in your right hand indirectly worshiping the image because you are going along to get along; therefore, you are helping the beast obtain his seat.
If you accept everything that the beast does you are obtaining the mark in your forehead. You admire the beast and no one can talk ill about the beast. You are displaying your loyalty toward the beast, you are loyal in your mind.
Mark 13:20 Yeshua/Jesus says, “And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened those days.” Simply put, the elect will be able to recognize the signs of the beast; therefore, the elect will not be able or will refuse to buy food or sell anything for food or water.
Mark 13:22, Yeshua/Jesus also says, “For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.” Let’s take an example, (the President or Congress may announce, after the great calamity or dark event) that everyone needs to obtain a card, or some type of identification showing allegiance to the beast in order to buy or sell. Now the elect, will know right from the start that those are the words of the beast, and will not display the name of the beast on a card or the like in order to buy or sell goods.
I know this may sound bazaar to most of you; however, remember the majority of the world wonders after the beast. The beast will usher in the false Messiah.
We see Biblical prophecy unfolding right before our very eyes, so please be have wisdom regarding the mark of the beast. As you will notice in the scripture below there is no turning back for those who obtain the mark. No one who obtains the mark or worships the image will enter into heaven. Read your Bible, study and pray that you will be found worthy to escape the coming disasters. Our Messiah has revealed to us everything that will take place.
Revelation 15:2, "And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God."
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