See #4
So far as biblical interpretation, the mark of the beast cannot be anything that can be forced on a person such as a tattoo, a bar code, an implant. The bible says we are able to refuse it.
So, those other things a person can hold you down and tattoo you, or skin implant you, or bar code you. They are not the mark of the beast.
It is something you willingly give your mind (forehead) and your service (hand).
Exactly. In the original greek it’s the people who take it regard it as an honor to have, something desired and wanted.
So in their minds they are totally desirous and accepting of it, and voluntarily take it for whatever benefits come along with it.
>>> It is something you willingly give your mind (forehead) and your service (hand).
I agree that it will be something voluntary...
But I also believe that a promise of something comes with it... such as dna modification that would promise better protection against the coming pestilences, or even prolonged life.
Revelation also mentions that people will be seeking death, and will not be able to find it... so yeah... that fits.
So far as biblical interpretation, the mark of the beast cannot be anything that can be forced on a person such as a tattoo, a bar code, an implant. The bible says we are able to refuse it.
So, those other things a person can hold you down and tattoo you, or skin implant you, or bar code you. They are not the mark of the beast.
It is something you willingly give your mind (forehead) and your service (hand).
You are wrong.
See #116
Words have meanings.