Mark Of The Beast

[Adrianne Brown]

Mark Of The Best
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Have you let the Beast deceive you into already receiving the mark?

DISCLAIMER AND BASIC CLARIFICATION!

THIS ARTICLE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A DETAILED STUDY OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION. THIS ARTICLE IS LIMITED TO THE SINGLE ISSUE OF THE "MARK OF THE BEAST."

In this article you will read of the "Harlot" and the "Beast." Though they are technically not one and the same entity, they are nonetheless intimately bound together in their determined opposition to God and His Truth. Many will correctly argue that the various "Beasts" within Scripture refer to Kingdoms or governments that opposed God and His people; however, the "Harlot" is so intertwined with the "Beast" discussed in this article that the two cannot be separated. They are - as the saying goes - "joined at the hip" in terms of their combined efforts to destroy mankind. When God destroys one, the other will likewise soon perish.

The relationship between the "Beast" and "Harlot" is a Satanic marriage between the Kingdom (Beast) and the spiritual power of that Kingdom (the Harlot). Additionally, MUCH historic and Scriptural support can be found that defines the "Beast" as the physical manifestation of the spiritual "Harlot" - the "Harlot" being the ancient Babylonian mystery religion that continues to this day as the primary opponent of God's Truth. The "Harlot" is NOT something that only arrived on the scene after John penned Revelation. Proof that this "Harlot" has existed for ages and has perpetually sold herself as a Satanic spiritual whore to the nations is proven by the quote from the prophet Nahum that I include in this discussion. Nahum's prophecies predate Judah's Babylonian captivity! The fact that the Great Harlot of Revelation 17:5 is described with the phrase "... upon her forehead a name was written, a mystery, 'BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.' ... " proves her to have originated in Babylon at least as far back as the times of Nimrod. So, because of their inseparable nature I use the terms "Harlot" and "Beast" interchangeably and feel I am not breaking from truth by doing so.

I respectfully disagree with those that wish to define the Beast using modern concepts and futuristic speculation. I feel such people create unnecessary confusion, thereby unintentionally assisting the "Beast" and "Harlot" in preventing mankind from discovering the TRUE definition of the "mark of the Beast," which I will define in this article. If more people would present them as a union of evil instead of dwelling on trivial details regarding their distinction much confusion would be eliminated, many more would see the truth regarding the "mark of the Beast," and therefore more poor souls would be set free from the Harlot's wicked, damning embrace of spiritual seduction.

In short, this article is intentionally limited to ONLY the issue of the "mark of the Beast" and any other necessary issues related to that study.
Introduction

In this article I will discuss an issue for which numerous sensational and enticing scenarios exist. It is one of the most often discussed subjects in the entire Bible among traditional Christians and Messianics. Of course, the subject is the "Mark of the Beast."

There are many varying opinions as to what this "mark" is. Most limit the definition to the last days and promote it as being some sort of literal or visible mark, logo, stamp, implant, identity chip, or sign. Most also seem to feel it is necessary to understand the mysterious meaning behind the number 666, which is mentioned in a single passage within the context of the discussion regarding the "mark." Of course, since some manuscripts have the number as 616, it is unwise to focus on the number as one seeks to understand the mark since there is no absolute agreement as to whether 666 is the correct number. Regardless, It is NOT necessary to understand the nebulous and widely varying concepts of the number 666 in order to determine what is the mark of the Beast; therefore, though I could present evidence that the number 666 backs up my claim as to the meaning of the mark, I will refrain from presenting that evidence since it is not required and will only confuse the issue. Of course, since the Beast hopes you remain confused, he thrives on promoting speculative arguments surrounding the 666 reference.

Rarely do those defining the "mark" derive their understanding solely from Scripture, even though the true nature of the mark is VERY easily obtained without ever having to leave the pages of the Bible. Instead, they prefer to theorize about all manner of crazy and exciting scenarios that are defined beyond the safe boundaries of the pure truth of God's eternal instructions.

Common sense suggests God would not leave absent from the pages of His Holy Word the meaning of this immensely important symbol of end-time importance. I will trust my God - the ONE and ONLY God - by having faith that He clearly reveals in His Word what this mark is, and as you will see, He most certainly does reveal it.

I first came upon the obvious realization I will share within this article some years ago during my personal reading of YHWH's (God's) Written Torah (Genesis - Deuteronomy) and was shocked at how such an easily recognized truth could go unnoticed by Christian leaders! Or, perhaps it isn't unnoticed? Perhaps the fact that it IS noticed by high ranking Christian leaders is the reason for the effort put forth to confuse the issue by sowing deceptive decoys with the hope the truth will not be discovered.

As my studies continued, traditional Christianity's avoidance of the obvious Scriptural meaning of the "mark", as well as their endless promotion of theological false targets, began to make sense. I will show in this article that traditional Christianity has good reason to avoid and direct us away from a purely Scriptural search as we seek to know of this mark. Unlike them, I will present a definition that does NOT require decoys to steer us away from Scripture, and in the process, expose a heinous conspiracy of falsehood within traditional Christianity! Unfortunately, since most may have ALREADY accepted the mark of the Beast, my warning will go largely ignored, unheeded, or angrily condemned.

I will present my argument as follows:

1. I will define what is meant by the Greek word charagma (khar-ag-mah), which is translated as "mark" in virtually all English Bibles.
2. To assist in finding the meaning of the "mark of the Beast," I will show what Scripture unmistakably defines as the "mark of God."
3. I will briefly prove why some of the more common concepts regarding the "mark of the Beast" are incorrect.
4. I will show how easily the true meaning of mark of the Beast can be determined by comparing it to the mark of God and how this determination can show whether or not you or others have already received the mark of the Beast.


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