by Gary L. Evans
(revised 7/25/2023)
The Mark of The Beast — Part 9
Rev 13:13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
The Second Beast, also called The Religious Beast, which is like a man, will perform miracles, even causing fire or lightning to come from heaven to the earth for all to see. Satan is a cherub, higher than angels, and so the performance of various miracles in public view, probably on international television, will be easy for him to do.
Rev 13:14 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.
The Second Beast will deceive almost everyone on earth by his miracles which he will do in plain view of the Global Government. He will also make an “image” to that New World Order. What kind of image?
Note in this verse we are told that “the deadly wound” was inflicted by “a sword.” We know that The Sword that comes out of the mouth of The Lord is The Words that He will speak. But our Lord will not return until after all this has taken place. So here we are given a witness that the “wound” was caused by the “Word of God” that will come out of the mouths of The Many Membered Body of Christ on earth, The Elect. If this occurs after the appearance of The Antichrist, then it will likely be through The Tongues of Pentecost against The First Beast and The Antichrist, which is The Fifth Seal.
Rev 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.
This “image” is given the power to do two things, to speak, and to cause those who do not worship it to “be killed!” What kind of image is this?
The word “killed” is from the Greek “ap-ok-ti’-no” which means “to kill outright; figuratively to destroy.”
We must consider this to mean “destroy” in the sense that anyone who does not worship will lose his or her way of life in this world. The Antichrist will be claiming to be Jesus Christ returned, The Prince of Peace. He will not be able to deceive many people if he goes around actually killing people. So somehow the lives of anyone who does not bow to this “image” will be destroyed figuratively.
Dan 3:1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon.
The name “Nebuchadnezzar” is from the Chaldee “neb-oo-kad-nets-tsar’” and means “may Nebo protect the crown.”
“Nebo” was the “god of science and learning.” It is now considered very modern and a mark of intelligence to worship “science and learning” today, and so it was in the ancient days of Babylon. The King of Babylon was a type of The Antichrist.
Dan 3:2-4 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages,
This decree was commanded to all of the “People, Nations, and Languages!” This is the “waters” symbolically used in Revelation.
Dan 3:5-6 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up: And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
We can see the parallel of what The King of Babylon had made and caused everyone in his kingdom to worship whenever they heard certain music with what The Religious Beast will do. What kind of “image” was it?
Dan 2:31-33 Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible. This image’s head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.
Daniel described the “great image” and its interpretation to The King of Babylon. It is only reasonable that something similar was what Nebuchadnezzar had made and decreed that everyone should worship it. That “image” in Daniel symbolized four successive kingdoms beginning with Babylon and leading up to the end of this world.
We know that The First Beast is a One-World Government, so any image of it must be a symbolic representation of this governmental system, with the added ability to “speak” and to enforce the worship of it.
Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.
The Mark of The Beast — Part 10
Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Are you one of the “faithful in Christ Jesus?” Then listen carefully.
Eph 1:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul prays for “unmerited favor” and peace be bestowed upon you. Do not be deceived by the deceitful “peace and prosperity” brought upon this Satanic world by The Antichrist. We have no part in that, my friends.
Eph 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Our Lord has “chosen us in Him” before the destruction of The First Earth Age, that we would be separated from this world system and blameless.
Eph 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
We have been “predestined” to be “adopted as children” by Jesus Christ. Our Lord never married in the flesh. Therefore all of His Children must be by legal adoption. Why did He adopt us? Because it pleased Him. Keep in mind that Paul teaches on the third level, that is, he teaches The Elect.
Eph 1:6-9 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Our Lord through His Word has “made known unto us the mystery of His will.” And this has been according to His Divine Plan of Salvation.
Eph 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
We could call this a “rapture” if you want to, but that word is not in The Bible. But God’s Elect will indeed be gathered together in “one” with Christ, as a “wife” is joined into “one flesh” with her husband. This is a dark saying.
Eph 1:11-12 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
The Elect, who are predestined to accept The New Covenant and to receive Eternal Life while dwelling in the flesh, are The First-fruits of our Lord’s Work during this Second Earth Age. We are the first who trusted in Christ.
Each of you should receive confidence in understanding these precepts. No matter what happens as this world gradually comes to an end, keep in mind that all things work to the good for those who are the called and chosen.
Eze 28:1-2 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas; yet thou art a man, and not God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God:
The word “Tyrus” is from the Hebrew “tsore” which means “rock.” But their “rock” is not our “Rock!” Do not be deceived. The “king of Tyre” was symbolic of Lucifer in The First Earth Age.
The “prince” or son is Satan in this Second World. Note that Satan says “I am a God.” But our Father declares that he shall be as weak and as helpless as a man, even though he imagines that he is a god.
Eze 28:3 Behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:
Satan is a cherub, higher than angels, and has a supernatural intellect.
Eze 28:4-7 With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures: By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God; Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations: and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness.
Again we see “swords” being used against our Lord’s enemy, and in this case against Satan himself. We know that The Sword that comes out of the mouths of The Many Membered Body of Christ will be The Tongues of Pentecost, The Testimony of The Elect, according to The Fifth Seal.
Eze 28:8 They shall bring thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the deaths of them that are slain in the midst of the seas.
Christ Jesus will cast Satan into The Bottomless Pit when He returns.
Eze 28:9-10 Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? but thou shalt be a man, and no God, in the hand of him that slayeth thee. Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised by the hand of strangers: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD.
On The Day of Judgment, Satan will be cast into The Lake of Fire, and will consume to ashes from within, and will never exist again forever. The Elect will walk over his ashes, my friends. With The Most High God on our side, There Are No Giants!
Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.
The Mark of The Beast — Part 11
Rev 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:
The word “mark” is from the Greek “khar’-ag-mah” which means “a scratch or etching, that is, stamp (as a badge of servitude), or sculptured figure (statue).”
This “mark” is a “badge of service” to The Antichrist, even a “mark of ownership.” Just as ranchers brand their cattle with their symbol denoting their ownership, so will The Antichrist brand his servants. Note that many in this world will receive this “mark” in their “right hand,” which is the “hand of power.” They will do service physically on behalf of The Antichrist. Note also that everyone else will receive this “mark” in their “foreheads.” What is in the “forehead?” The mind. Thus it will be manifest in the very thoughts and beliefs of their minds to serve The Antichrist.
And what does the combination of “belief” coupled with “action” yield? FAITH! But this is in the most negative sense of the word, my friends. Only The Very Elect are exempt from receiving this mark, and of course at the forfeiture of their livelihoods in this Satanic world.
Rev 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.
Now in this we may be seeing the power of that “image” that The Second Beast had made for everyone to worship, such that any who would not worship it “would be killed.” The actual damage done to such unbelievers will be that they cannot do business in this world. We will not be permitted to go to work at our companies unless we publicly put our trust in The Antichrist and in The Beast System, and in the “image” of The Beast System, nor will we be able to conduct normal business to buy food and other necessities using credit cards and bank account transactions.
Note that The Second Beast will have a “name,” and his name will have a “number.”
Rev 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.
Those of us who have understanding should “count” the number of the “beast” which is that of a “man.” The word “count” is from “psay-fid’-zo” which means “to use pebbles in enumeration.” It is derived from “psay’-fos” which means “a pebble (as worn smooth by handling).” So this word “count” means “to enumerate pebbles worn smooth by handling over a long period of time.”
The word “Six hundred threescore and six” is from “khee xee stig’-ma” which is “The 22nd, 14th and an obsolete letter (G4742 as a cross) of the Greek alphabet (intermediate between the 5th and 6th), used as numbers; denoting respectively 600, 60 and 6; 666 as a numeral.”
It is most interesting that an obsolete letter is used here in the manuscript, so it must be a clue. It is the letter “stig’-mah” which means “a mark incised or punched (for recognition of ownership), that is, (figuratively) scar of service.” We even see a “mark of ownership” implied in the last letter of “666.”
Again remember, this mark is “in” the forehead, not “on,” or it is “in” the right hand, not “on.” That means it signifies the beliefs of ones mind in worship of The Antichrist and the work that one does on behalf of The Antichrist. It is not a tattoo or a social security number or a microchip, because none of those things cause a person to worship The Devil. The thoughts of people’s minds will cause them to worship The Devil, and those very thoughts and beliefs represent that “mark of ownership.”
The Lord is urging us, because of the curious way this knowledge has been presented, to search the Scriptures for some related “stones” and for this “mark.” Our Lord does not intend for our study to stop here.
Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.
The Mark of The Beast — Part 12
Rom 8:22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
The Big Picture: everything that God created is now groaning in childbirth up until now. Something is about to be born into The Eternity. Paul teaches on The Third Level, that is, to The Elect.
Rom 8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
And we also groan in childbirth in a sense, we who are the “Firstfruits” of The Holy Spirit or Mind, waiting for “The Adoption,” which will be our union with our Lord and Savior, Jesus, The Christ, when He returns.
Rom 8:24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
During The Millennium, all will see Christ Jesus, The King of kings and Lord of lords, so that they will have full knowledge. But now, we only see in part and understand in part. But we are able to learn enough to have hope.
Rom 8:25-26 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
As we wait for our Lord to return, we don’t even know what we should pray for, because we question ourselves. Is our desire based on selfishness? Are we being arrogant? Do we not appreciate what God has done for us?
Rom 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Our Father knows our thoughts, and He knows our sincerity, my friends. We may not be able to construct our words in prayer in some eloquent manner, but that is not important. Our Father is The Heart Knower.
Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Be confident in this one precept, that God loves us, especially when we love Him in return. And He will oversee that in everything that happens to us, in the end we will be very happy.
Rom 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
We are among The Firstborn, Christ Jesus being The First. Now you should be perceiving what is being born through all of the labor pains suffered by all of creation to this day. We are witnesses of what Wonderful Work our Father is performing, as well as participants, and also benefactors. This is the Third Level understanding of “God created man in His own image.”
Rom 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Everyone that our Father Elected, He called or will call, and then found them not guilty or will find them not guilty, and will have glorified them in this world when all is said and done. We see the Divine Power of The New Covenant.
Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
There Are No Giants! With God on our side, who can be against us? Nobody, and no thing in Heaven or on earth.
Rev 14:1 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.
Satan can mark his servants in their minds, but so can our Father mark His servants in theirs. Never think that Satan has any power greater than The Most High God. And what is The Name?
Rev 19:12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
Only our Lord knows His own Name. And His Name is written.
Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
Our Lord was crucified for us. And His Name is called The Word of God. This is The Name being written or inscribed into your foreheads, my friends. Nothing in Heaven or on earth can possibly deceive you, if you continue in obedience to God’s Will, even diligent daily study of His Word. Our Father promised, according to The New Covenant, “to write His Law into our hearts and minds.” Jesus referred to The Psalms as The Law, therefore God’s Law is all of The Law and The Prophets, and also The New Testament, surely.
Rev 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
This is an introduction to The Eternity, The Third Earth Age.
Rev 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
In The Third Earth Age, we will all have free access to The Tree of Life.
Rev 22:3-4 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
HIS NAME SHALL BE IN OUR FOREHEADS. We will even be able to look at our Father’s Face, to behold His Unimaginable Glory, Eternity Past and Eternity Future, The Almighty.
Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.