The Mark of the Beast and the Demise of the New World Order

A Rood Awakening ^ | 31 January 2014 | Michael Rood

[Errant]

There are few prophetic events that stir the imagination more than “the mark of the beast.” For millennia, Bible scholars have attempted to decipher this cryptic code, but not until the end of the age did we have the geo-political world line up so precisely as to offer a plausible explanation that links global religious fanaticism with the ability (or inability) to buy and sell without a “mark” in the right hand or forehead.

Tonight, on Shabbat Night Live, Michael Rood will take you into the first half of the mark of the beast expose in preparation for understanding its relationship in the upcoming demise of the new world order.

[INVAR]

False prophets are liars, which is a sin.

Agreed. Now, what evidence do you have that this Rood fellow is a false Prophet?

Did he make a prophetic claim that turned out to be bogus?

Did he claim to speak for the Lord, and found out to be speaking of himself?

Or are his doctrinal positions and biblical understandings what constitutes his 'false prophet' accusations?

I've known of Baptists who were proven false prophets. Where was the concerted effort to decree the entirety of the Baptist movement a cult and false?

Plenty of Evangelical 'false prophets' out there. Where is the concerted effort to warn other 'Christians' to steer clear of the Evangelical movement because it is a cult by that standard?

What I'm gleanings the zeitgeist here, is that any Christian who practices 'Jewish traditions' (i.e.: Biblical Holy days, Sabbaths etc.) are the cults 'Christians should be warned against.

[Errant]

False prophets are liars, which is a sin.

If you are insinuating that Michael Rood is a false prophet, then you obviously don't know the meaning of the word. Nothing could be further from the truth.

In religion, a false prophet is one who falsely claims the gift of prophecy or divine inspiration, or who uses that gift for evil ends.

I also doubt you are able to distinguish the fact that when Yeshua said we were free of the law, he was referring to the laws of the Pharisees at the time (and religious doctrines of today) - NOT the Almighty's law which he himself promise not to change:

Matt. 5:18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

I don't know why you all despise/hate Michael Rood so, It's actually disgusting to see those that call themselves Christians engage in such vulgar lies, hatred and in telling such complete untruths with absolutely NO inclinations to discover if what is coming out of your mouth is true or not. I assure you they are not.

Bearing false witness is indeed against the Almighty's commandments, which Btw, are written in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible which you all seem to despise as well for as yet some reason I don't fully understand.

You obviously have no clue about the work Rood has done, the teaching videos he has made available for free on Youtube, or the number of books he has written explaining the Almighty's message and the teachings of Yeshua and his Apostles in great detail.

His most recent and likely his Magnus opus is the Gospel records in chronological order. A great resource for anyone wishing to follow Yeshua's ministry as it happened here on earth along with his Revelations to John.

I truly don't understand you and I'm taken aback by your vicious attacks on someone who like many of us seeks the truth. For Yeshua said:

“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8

That means free from manmade religious doctrines (past and present) that have so divide Christians and Jews over the centuries to the point of causing the deaths of millions. It means free to seek the truth that lies within the Almighty's inspired words and the teachings of Yeshua and his Apostles.

[Just mythoughts]

A sign of a good teacher is the God given ability to teach the WORD without the need to affix their ‘ministry’ to taking the credit.

So since I have no knowledge of this man, and am not biased regarding his Godly stature, can you tell me who is this ‘beast’ and how it is that John uses this ‘word’ beast, to describe an entity that will be allowed to offer and receive the adoration of the whole world except for the very elect?

It reads like this ‘buying and selling’ is the ‘ticket’ to receive entry into the church, not only a business transaction. Why? Because of what Christ says as recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21.

Christ did during His flesh journey teach who this beast is. And those elected holy prophets that God elected foretold over and over and over again what the latter days would be. Before one jot or tittle of any of the New Testament was placed upon plant fibers or animal skins, Christ said Mark 13:23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

Then Christ quotes Isaiah 13:10. This would make Isaiah one and the same as the ‘Christian’ Gospel.

To know who this beast is would also tell the Christian who the ‘anti-Christ’, or instead of Jesus is that gets dumped out of heaven before Christ returns. People all over are clamoring for a revival, well they are going to be getting one. All manner of things are done and said claiming it to be in the name of the Creator.

[alnick]

Does Rood believe in the Trinity?

[CynicalBear]

What’s this obsession with denominations, organizations and sects?

It’s time we get off this denomination meme and see what scripture says. I couldn’t care less which “religion” someone claims to be or what supposed “church group” they belong to. Either they follow what scripture says and put their full faith in Christ alone or they don’t.

The body of Christ is not a denomination, church, or organization. It consists of all those who trust in Jesus alone for their salvation relying on nothing else. They may meet to worship and study in large groups or small, in homes or larger accommodations.

Asking what “denomination” or organization someone belongs to is typically an indication that the person asking the question does not understand what the Greek word ekklesia means nor do they understand what the body of Christ really is.

[Errant]

Does Rood believe in the Trinity?

Sorry, I do not know what is beliefs concerning the Trinity are.

[metmom]

A very simple google search of Michael Rood unfulfilled prophecies reveals them....

And there's lots more where that came from.

http://www.isitso.org/guide/roodhist.html

In 1999 self-styled "Messianic Rabbi" Michael John Rood (in recent years he has dropped his middle name and prefers to refer to himself as “Michael Rood) was teaching dogmatically that the "Day of the Lord," the “Sabbath Millennium,” the beginning of obvious, public fulfillment of the prophecies of the Book of Revelation, would commence on September 11, 1999.

In a tape made in early 1999, later distributed as Tape 1 of The 70 Week Ministry of the Messiah tape album, Rood had the following to say:

Right now we are 210 days I believe it is, it's 211 days on the calendar, but, it is 210 days, 18 hours, 45 minutes and 24 seconds until Tishri 1, 6001, which will happen September 11, 1999 at sundown in Jerusalem this coming years. Two hundred and ten days away.

Note that there was no mention before this on the tape that the statement above was "speculative" in any way. There were no comments such as "if my calculations are correct," or "If my theory of how the chronology of the End Times is correct". The statement was just as stark and bold on the tape as it is in print above. And what significance did Rood place on the Tishri 1 date?

That is when the seventh millennium begins, the Sabbath Millennium, the Day or Millennium of the Lord. That is when the Lord does the judging. That is when the Book of Revelation WILL unfold in order, in the progression, in which God has given to the Messiah for the Messiah to show unto His people the things which must come to pass.

Plenty of Evangelical 'false prophets' out there. Where is the concerted effort to warn other 'Christians' to steer clear of the Evangelical movement because it is a cult by that standard?

No argument from me there. And when I see it, I warn people.

What I'm gleanings the zeitgeist here, is that any Christian who practices 'Jewish traditions' (i.e.: Biblical Holy days, Sabbaths etc.) are the cults 'Christians should be warned against.

Nope. Practice all you want. Start telling people they HAVE to do it YOUR way or they go to hell and aren't pleasing God.... take a hike.

The Pharisees tried that and Jesus had plenty to say to them about that.

[metmom]

If you can’t defend the message, attack the messenger.

Works every time.....

To reveal that you have nothing in your arsenal to counter the claims made. A tacit admission that the other person is correct.

If we’re wrong about him, show the proofs. Don’t slander those who are pointing out where he’s wrong.

[Errant]

can you tell me who is this ‘beast’ and how it is that John uses this ‘word’ beast, to describe an entity that will be allowed to offer and receive the adoration of the whole world except for the very elect?

IMO, that of Rood and many others having studied eschatology, the "Beast" is not a person (some disagree with this theory), but a government entity. Some (Rood, others, myself) think this entity could be the Islamic world united. Of course this is all conjecture but getting interesting how it's all beginning to. The Islamic world also has similar beliefs, but from a decidedly different point of view.

What is fascinating to me, in the presentation above, Rood ties the "mark of the beast" to the Islamic symbols proclaiming "Allah is Greatest".

Doesn't look much like '666' does it. Rood explains how is when seen in the original Greek lettering.

We know what happens to those who refuse to accept Islam. Do you know who wears a ring with that inscription?

Interesting times...

[Errant]

If you can’t defend the message, attack the messenger.

The irony here is unbelievable.

If we’re wrong about him, show the proofs. Don’t slander those who are pointing out where he’s wrong.

Don't slander you... Your hypocrisy is breathtaking. You spew your baseless lies about a man of God, without one iota of proof and expect me to prove you wrong. And if I don't then he is guilty as charged. Wow, they could have used you during the inquisition.

Defend your own lies...

[Just mythoughts]

Who tempted Christ? What was the methodology used to tempt Christ? And what was Christ offered IF Christ would bend His knee and worship?

Christ did not need be tempted, but, demonstrated the ‘methodology’ used for us in the last days as to what to expect.

Christ said all but the very elect would be deceived. And because of the possibility of the very elect being ‘tempted’ Christ said time would be shortened. Most of the prophets described the worldly and sometimes specific peoples in what role they will play. The mark received is in the ‘mind’ and the ‘right hand’ is symbolic of work. The point is that all that received that mark will do so willingly, as if a great revival has begun all around this earth. A flesh being is not going to deceive all the leadership of the many religions... Remember it is a ‘deadly wound’ to the flesh man run governments that brings forth this ‘man’ of peace, peace, peace when there is no peace.

[Errant]

A very simple google search of Michael Rood unfulfilled prophecies reveals them....

Right now we are 210 days I believe it is, it's 211 days on the calendar, but, it is 210 days, 18 hours, 45 minutes and 24 seconds until Tishri 1, 6001, which will happen September 11, 1999 at sundown in Jerusalem this coming years. Two hundred and ten days away.

Again, you don't even know the meaning of the words. That isn't prophecy, that's an attempt to unravel the mysteries in Revelation - something many of us attempt to do. And IIRC, Rood did indeed add the caveat that "if his calculations were correct".

Prophecy is a process in which one or more messages that have been communicated to a prophet are then communicated to others. Such messages typically involve divine inspiration, interpretation, or revelation of conditioned events to come as well as testimonies or repeated revelations that the world is divine. The process of prophecy especially involves reciprocal communication of the prophet with the (divine) source of the messages.

Your suggestions that Rood proclaimed any of the above, I find laughable.

[Errant]

Remember it is a ‘deadly wound’ to the flesh man run governments.

Watch the presentation. Jump to the 1 hour mark for the beginning. He explains his take on the 'deadly wound' which involves governments - the basis for the ten horns analogy. You'll find it interesting...

[INVAR]

What’s this obsession with denominations, organizations and sects?

You're reading the accusations of heresy and apostasy based on denominational doctrine right here on this thread. That is exactly what I'm rebutting.

Either they follow what scripture says and put their full faith in Christ alone or they don’t.

Does this Rood fellow not have faith in Christ alone? A cursory glean of Rood's site would indicate he does, and that he puts more emphasis on following some aspects of OT scripture than upon mainstream traditions.

I think that is what rubs some brethren raw in terms of adherence. They are offended if a Christian keeps Sabbaths and holy days and traditions of the Hebrews, they accuse them of heresy and violating Christ's grace if they do so.

From what I can glean, these brethren desire to be more devout to their understanding of scripture and the faith their Savior came from than simply relying on mainstream tradition. I guess this is a crime now to some. Heresy. Apostasy. Denial of Christ simply due their biblical understanding or worship practices.

Rood may be a Pharisee if he requires Hebrew traditions such as language and attire be adhered to in their worship. Likewise, are those Pharisees that denounce those that follow such traditions.

That seems to be the crux of the issue. It's not a matter of whether or not Rood openly denounces the Divinity of Christ - it's the accusation that because he keeps practices which are not 'mainstream' - he is a heretic and false prophet.

The body of Christ is not a denomination, church, or organization. It consists of all those who trust in Jesus alone for their salvation relying on nothing else. They may meet to worship and study in large groups or small, in homes or larger accommodations.

BINGO. So why can't this Rood and his congregation be considered part of the Body of Christ? He comes out with an interesting supposition about what he warns could be The Mark of the Beast - and he's immediately denounced as a false prophet and heretic. What about the substance of what he is suggesting based on current events we see taking shape?

No. Can't talk about that. We have to yield to those who are screaming that no one should pay any attention to what Rood says on this matter, even if it would sharpen iron.

My point is again, that Christians in America are quick to tear one another apart over matters of doctrine and denomination, but sit silent or are accommodating of real evil. Be it institutionalized sin, or even some Christians embracing Islam as a 'path to salvation' and acceptance that 'we worship the same God'.

Asking what “denomination” or organization someone belongs to is typically an indication that the person asking the question does not understand what the Greek word ekklesia means nor do they understand what the body of Christ really is.

I understand perfectly well what ekklesia means. I was asking you whom you consider Revelation 3:9 applies to since you posted the reference. Does it apply to Rood alone? Do you think it applies to Messianics? Jewish converts? Those who keep Sabbaths or holy days?

How about upon Those who are dunked? Those who are sprinkled? Those who do weekly communion? Those who do it monthly or annually? Those who refer to Jesus in Hebrew? Those who refer to Jesus in Latin?

Since Jesus Himself says He will make them of the church of Satan, and worship at the feet of the Ekklesia so that they will know that Jesus loved them - I'm curious where the instruction is there in Jesus' Words that we of ourselves are to identify and point out who is of that synagogue?

[INVAR]

Watch the presentation. Jump to the 1 hour mark for the beginning. He explains his take on the 'deadly wound' which involves governments

I would not be surprised when this all shakes out that mankind looks back and discovers that the 'deadly wound' was the Islamic (Ottoman) Empire.

When one considers the Beasts in Daniel 7 - many Christians assume that the 4th Beast, world empire was/is Rome and correspond that to the Image in Daniel 2.

Daniel 7:7 tells us that the fourth beast was "dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns".

Note a very specific attribute of this 4th beast - it says that It was different from all the beasts that were before it

I'd like to point out that historically, Rome never obliterated the nations it conquered and 'trampled the residue with it's feet' - meaning expunged it's existence from their history.

Rome was not very different than the Greco-Macedonian empire that came before it.

Rome adopted many attributes of the Greek culture. Roman architecture is not unlike Greek architecture. Roman gods were borrowed from Greek gods. Rome did not 'trample the residue' of the cultures they conquered. Rome often adopted attributes of cultures they conquered they considered useful.

The Islamic empire on the other hand - was larger than the Roman empire and lasted longer. It broke in pieces the nations they conquered and expunged the cultures that existed there. Islamic architecture is completely different than Babylonian, Greek and Roman architecture. Their worship system is entirely different.

I spent many years assuming this 4th beast was Rome. Given current geopolitical realities - and looking back on history more carefully - I now think it a good possibility that this 4th beast was and is Islam, and the deadly wound was the defeat of the Ottoman Turks in World War I, thus ending the Islamic empire.

The push for a global caliphate by all of Islam today - would fit the puzzle well, should this be the End of the Age.

[CynicalBear]

>>You're reading the accusations of heresy and apostasy based on denominational doctrine right here on this thread.<<

Of course you are. Most denominations include one form of heresy or apostasy. Thus my question. Why the obsession with denominations? Denominations don’t save.

>>Does this Rood fellow not have faith in Christ alone?<<

No, he doesn’t. If he did he wouldn’t put so much emphasis on so much other than that.

>>and that he puts more emphasis on following some aspects of OT scripture than upon mainstream traditions.<<

LOL So much for Christ alone!

>>From what I can glean, these brethren desire to be more devout to their understanding of scripture and the faith their Savior came from than simply relying on mainstream tradition. I guess this is a crime now to some. Heresy. Apostasy.<<

Um…………Duh!

>>Likewise, are those Pharisees that denounce those that follow such traditions.<<

How intriguing that you don’t even see the dichotomy of first claiming Rood believes in Christ alone then going on and on about how he claims other things are required.

[CynicalBear]

>>My point is again, that Christians in America are quick to tear one another apart over matters of doctrine and denomination, but sit silent or are accommodating of real evil. Be it institutionalized sin, or even some Christians embracing Islam as a 'path to salvation' and acceptance that 'we worship the same God'.<<

LOL I suppose you would have to produce the scripture that tells us to go into unbelievers and somehow stop them. If you understood that it’s God who calls and it’s God who punishes sin not us you may begin to understand that it’s those who claim to be believers that we are to correct etc. If you are determined to force the world into your beliefs perhaps Islam is more suited for you.

[INVAR]

>>Does this Rood fellow not have faith in Christ alone?<<

No, he doesn’t. If he did he wouldn’t put so much emphasis on so much other than that.

That says everything I need to know about where you are coming from.

Since you have decided that a man who puts 'too much emphasis' on Hebrew traditions and biblical holy days does not have faith in Christ (therefore not a Christian) - you have somehow made yourself an arbiter of whom God gives His Spirit to.

I'll surmise that you assert those who put emphasis on full immersion baptism do not have faith in Christ either.

Or those who put an emphasis on 'speaking in tongues' not having faith in Christ.

Or those who put an emphasis on going to mass and confession not having faith in Christ.

You're treading on very dangerous ground.

[CynicalBear]

>>I'll surmise that you assert those who put emphasis on<<

Let’s get something straight from the Holy Spirit through Paul.

The answer to the question “what must I do to be saved” is.

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved and your house”.

No other criteria was added. In addition to that, when Jesus was asked what the works of the Lord were His answer was “that ye believe on him whom he hath sent”.

“Then said they unto him, what shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, this is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” John 6:28-29

Now, you and your Sadducee friends can put “emphasis” on whatever you want to. Those who truly want salvation through the shed blood of Christ will rely on the words spoken when the pertinent questions were asked.

Any other “emphasis” is dangerous ground.

[metmom]

See post 87 which comes with a link.

Care to discuss the failed prophecy referenced?

Thanks for proving my point.