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Originally posted by defcon5
9)The Mark:
Bruce Metzger’s definition of the Mark is:
Those who conform to the demands of the state are given means to identify themselves, so they can claim the benefits due to them”
The Greek word used is χάραγμα, meaning:
stamp (as a badge of servitude)
This does not have to mean an implanted chip; it can just as easily be a set of papers. All that the mark represents is a sign of loyalty to the current system that you can show to gain the benefits of that system. The bible does mention that it in some way relates to the forehead or the hand, and without it you will be unable to participate in any system of commerce.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
defcon5, there is only one glitch saying the mark is the new US ID. Revelations 13:13-18. Before the mark appears, the image needs to be created and worshipped. What is the image?
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
In verse 15, anyone who did not worship that image is going to be killed. That would include any US citizen that doesn't worship. Also, what would your perception of worship be in this verse?
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
When the new forms of ID comes out in 2008, not everyone is going to take it, especially illegal immigrants. They will still be able to walk into any store and be able to buy what they need.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
Actually what Undo said about the name of the beast makes sense. The new ID, just could be another step towards the mark. Right now we won't be killed if we don't get a new drivers license/ID card.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
Where is the US war against the saints?
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
That would mean the UN power is actually coming from the US though. Then could the US be the beast that would actually lends power to the other beast?
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
Whether you dismiss "left behind" theories or not. There at least two places I know where some force behind the scenes are trying to mesh smaller coutries into one.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
The UN headquarters is located in the US. At this point the UN could very well change just internally, or given a new name. Now that there are only ten regions, why would they need delegates from each country? Why not just one delegate from each of the ten regions?
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
Actually what Undo said about the name of the beast makes sense. The new ID, just could be another step towards the mark. Right now we won't be killed if we don't get a new drivers license/ID card.
Originally posted by undo
Defcon5,
Rev. 17
Originally posted by undo
I kept thinking... was, is not, yet is. This is a significant piece of information. It existed at one time as a beast of religious import and political import, was wounded grieviously, as if onto death, but still is in control of the world even though no one suspects that it is.
Originally posted by defcon5
Originally posted by undo
Defcon5,
Rev. 17
This whole verse deals with Rome…
Who the eight are? I cannot tell you, though I have heard it mentioned that they are Emperors, but certainly not World Empires. Now I see where you get the eight from though, I’ll have to do some research on this part of the prophecy. I am going to venture a guess that the “One who is” was Emperor Vespasian, who was reigning as both Emperor and Pontifex Maximus in 69AD when Revelations was written.
Oddly enough there are only 10 Emperors listed here that held the position of Pontifex Maximus and Emperor: Roman Emperors
Originally posted by undo
I kept thinking... was, is not, yet is. This is a significant piece of information. It existed at one time as a beast of religious import and political import, was wounded grieviously, as if onto death, but still is in control of the world even though no one suspects that it is.
Yeah, I address that earlier on in the thread, about it being in reference to Rome. It was as the Empire, then it’s wounded in 1796 (1260 prophetic days after Corpus Juris Civilis, or 42 prophetic months), yet it lives on and contiues to be a polictial power and influence to this day.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
That is why I think the mark will be more than just an ID card or a set of papers. I believe it will need to be something imprinted that will show others without a doubt who you are affiliated with.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
A chip could do much more than being an ID.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
Or if I'm right that it would contain technology that the public hasen't even heard about, it could very well be used to control your emotions, thought pattern, or a number of bodily functions. That is the conspiricy side of things.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
I'm sure the more control they can get over you, the happier they will be. Papers or an ID card would be less control, since they can be lost or stolen. An implant or least tatoo would be more control, since you would basically have to cut your hand off or part of your forhead off to remove it.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
don't know why the right hand or forhead. I do also believe what might more important is that it is a choice to either take it or be killed.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
What I'm starting to get worried about is if the choice is going to be clear at first or not. They may try to mark as many citizens as possible more than likely for your own protection type thing. Then those who took it unknowingly, to me really didn't have a choice.
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
deathcon5
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
If deathcon5 is correct that it is some type of papers or ID card, then most of us in the US and just about every citizen in other countries that have ID cards are headed towards hell eventhough you have already accepted Christ.
Lord Acton
Acton took a great interest in America, considering its Federal structure the perfect guarantor of individual liberties. During the American Civil War, his sympathies lay entirely with the Confederacy, for their defense of States' Rights against a centralized government that, by all historical precedent, would inevitably turn tyrannical.
Originally posted by undo
11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
and since its in connection with the religious beast, it's apparently a religious empire of some sort.
Originally posted by defcon5
You're saying that many folks might be willing to do something that they possibly consider to be against the will of God for their own safety? Remember the bit above where I said “God considers it worship to put anything before God. Be it: self, money, worldly goods, even your family can be an Idol if you put it first in your life.”
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
deathcon5
Why am I deathcon now?
Originally posted by Mystery_Lady
If deathcon5 is correct that it is some type of papers or ID card, then most of us in the US and just about every citizen in other countries that have ID cards are headed towards hell eventhough you have already accepted Christ.
No, because the state issued cards you have right now do not fit the criteria, but the new National ID’s do.
As a matter of fact the banks are so in bed with our government that your Federal Income Taxes go to paying a debt owed to the Federal Reserve; and even though “Federal Reserve” has the word “Federal” in it, it’s really a group of three private banks...
I hope I am not getting too out there in left field for you guys…
Originally posted by defcon5
Just curious queenannie38, why does your avatar have a cross on?