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NASB | Revelation 13:16 And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 13:16 Also he compels all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead [signifying allegiance to the beast], |
Bible Question:
How can biometrics and RFID technology, now being implemented by the Bush Admin., not be a fulfillment of Rev.13:16-18? Biometrics uses the face, eyes, hands and fingers to mark or identify the individual. America is due to universally implement National ID aka Real ID, by 2008. The U.S. currently issues the biometric RFID at our borders and some states have the biometric passports. Why is God's church and leadership asleep at the wheel on this? Is it because it was predicted that the false prophet would decieve the unstudied followers of Christ? |
Bible Answer: Hi babelonman, Since the ability to buy and sell is not contingent upon participation in this program, and since this program is not a mark upon the right hand or forehead which has been mandated by a world ruler, I do not believe that this is the "mark of the beast" prophesied in the Revelation. Now, it most certainly might be a forerunner to the mark of the beast, and as the world builds up its computer networks, ID programs, and socio-political control methods, we are getting closer to this. But if its not the actual mark, than its just not it. Many are asleep at the wheel, and they will have to answer to God for that. But there are many pastors actively teaching the entire Bible, including warnings against the mark of the beast, for those who ignore the gospel now. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |
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