The Mark Of The Beast Will Be The Internet...

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I see no reason why the mark must be in Greek. Although, out of the Greek,

Because the Bible simply tells you its the Greek letters which form the number.

Originally Posted by Aquila

it can be calculated.

What?

Originally Posted by Aquila

It could be a simple etching, branding, or tattoo.

Then why isn't the Greek words for branding and tattoo used?

Originally Posted by Aquila

No power outage would shut down such an identifier.

But if course, this is assuming a futurist understanding.

What?

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Esaias

The mark of the beast is a symbol in John's vision, which corresponds to a counterfeit of the sign between the eyes and on the hand of the law of God. In other words, the law of God vs the law of the beast. Those who worship God in truth are marked or sealed as His. Those who follow the beast are likewise marked as his.

The mark has to do with ownership, submission and service, as indicated by obedience to the owner's laws, commandments, statutes, and judgments. It is also reflected in the calendar used by each of the two owner's.

Two systems: God's, vs the beast's.

Computer chips, tattoos, and similar things aren't really what John was getting at.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa

Because the Bible simply tells you its the Greek letters which form the number.




What?



Then why isn't the Greek words for branding and tattoo used?



What?

All this is assuming futurism. Of course, there are the problems you noted.