God Will NOT Kill Christians Who Get The Mark of The Beast
I am often asked, “what will happen to Christians who get the mark of the beast“?
Many of you may be relieved to discover that no Christian will lose their salvation if they get the mark of the beast. And I think it’s important that every believer know that a lot of this anxiety comes from fear mongering from a lot of churches, and leaders who are completely miss-teaching Revelation 13.
There are two things that we can conclude from reading Revelation 13, and neither one of them comes within 1000 miles of a believer losing their eternal salvation. The two things we know are:
- It will not just be unbelievers who will be deceived into getting this Mark. Revelation 13 actually tells us that all of us will get the Mark.
- Revelation 13 does speak of the Mark and some people being killed. But the people being killed or Christians who did get the Mark, but refused to worship the beast.
The mistake too many people are making as they are conflating the idea of those who get the Mark would be in the equivalent of worshiping Satan. There’s absolutely nothing in scripture that teaches us that, and this is a man-made theology.
So let’s talk about this and review Revelation chapter 13
I would first address this important question by asking people to reconcile this awful teaching with some of the promises of god.
Our inheritance is called ‘eternal’ salvation. Eternal means without an end. So, if the mark of the beast could snatch our eternal salvation, then that would make God to be a liar. Which He is not.
We are told nothing can snatch it from his hand – John 10:28
We are told when WE are faithless, HE will REMAIN faithful – 2 Timothy 2:13
We are told He will NEVER leave us or forsake us – Hebrews 13:5
Now, who will be deceived to taking this mark?
[Rev 13:16] And he causes ALL (so, that’s every one of us), the small and the great, the rich and the poor, and the free (believers) and the slaves (unbelievers), to be given a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads
So, if getting the mark led to salvation being revoked, and knowing that he causes ALL to be given the mark, that would mean we are all doomed. That is not reflective of our God who died on the cross to give you life.
Now, the mistake some make is thinking the scripture says whoever gets the mark will killed. But there’s absolutely not a single mention of that. We are drawing that conclusion without any evidence whatsoever.
Verse 15 tells us who would be killed. It tells us that the one doing the killing is the evil one, and the ones being killed are Christians. You should ask yourself, if this is about Christians losing salvation, why is it those of us who do not worship the beast are killed, but those who do worship the beast get a pass?
Vs 15 cont. and cause ALL who DO NOT WORSHIP the image of the beast to be killed.
So, this is not God taking our spiritual salvation. In fact, there is no mention in Rev 13 of God doing any killing. And anyone who is teaching that is doing it on their own free will, and twisting the word of God.
This is the enemy taking human (Christian) lives because we DON’T worship the beast…even though we have this mark on us. And again, I don’t see any evidence that all of humanity is taking this Mark with a motive to worship the beast. They are clearly two groups in revelation 13. One group describes all of humanity getting this Mark, which clearly would tell me all of humanity will be completely deceived and doesn’t even get it when it happens. The other group of people is Christians, who, apparently at some point are being called to worship the beast, in which I do not believe a single Christian would ever do so. And unfortunately, the result of those of us believers who are alive at that time will be killed.
And since all of humanity apparently will be deceived, I don’t believe this mark is going to be quite as obvious to any of us at the time it’s introduced. Meaning, it’s not going to be some chip that they stick in your hand, or some tattoo on your forehead. I don’t even think you’re going to see it coming when it actually happens. I’m very convinced that when this happens, we will all be fully deceived and freely take the mark. And yes, you will not be able to buy, sell or trade without it. But let’s not be so arrogant to think that we know exactly how that mark will look.
Take away is this. Christians do not need to assess or worry over this mark of the beast. You are not saved over by avoiding checking in mark. The same thing that saves you, retains that salvation internally. And his name is Jesus.
Amen
Proof That The Condemned Person Must Not Only Take the Mark, but ALSO Worship the Beast
Let’s resolve this by looking at how the English language works. A comma is used before the word “and” in specific circumstances, such as in lists or to separate independent clauses. When connecting two independent clauses with “and,” a comma is placed before “and” (not after).
- Example: -I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
The phrase:
“afflicted the people who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his image” means that the affliction affected a specific group of people: those who BOTH had the “mark of the beast” and worshiped his image. Breakdown:
- “The people who had the mark of the beast”: -This describes one characteristic of the afflicted group—they bear the “mark of the beast.” 2. “And who worshiped his image”: -This ADDS a second characteristic of the afflicted group—they ALSO worshiped the beast’s image.
Key Point:
The use of “and” connects these two characteristics, meaning that both conditions must be true for someone to be part of the afflicted group. In other words, the affliction is not necessarily directed at people who only have the mark or only worship the image, but specifically at those who do BOTH. If the sentence lacked “and who worshiped his image,” it would mean the affliction targeted only those with the mark of the beast, regardless of whether they worshiped his image.
So, in conclusion, either the writer of our Bibles needs to go back to school and learn, proper grammar, or we simply have to conclude that both conditions must be present in order for someone to receive punishment.
Author: Mike Cynar
Mike Cynar was raised in a church setting where he frequently noticed that many attendees would eventually drift away. The church labeled these individuals as ‘back sliders’ or ‘fake Christians’ just looking for ‘fire insurance’. However, Mike realized the issue was rarely with these individuals but instead with the church’s message itself. The teachings heavily emphasized behavior improvement and one’s flaws, with only a fleeting mention of one’s identity in Christ. It felt as though every sermon was tailored to the church of Corinth, who as we know or committing sins that even unbelievers don’t partake in. This trend was noticeable not just in one denomination, but across Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal, and many other churches. Upon understanding the true essence of the gospel – that our righteousness comes from Jesus’ actions, not our own – Mike was inspired to liberate believers from lifeless sermons and reconnect them with the genuine teachings of Jesus. He believes that one can nurture a vibrant and growing bond with Jesus, unhindered by rigid religious practices. And thus, “Jesus Without Religion” was born.
It turns out that it is grace that leads to repentance. And if our heart is to get others to walk in the Spirit and live a godly life, then the best approach is not a beat down sermon, but rather to remind other that it is only when we understand our true identity in Christ that we will live it out. Yes, it’s true, if you’re convinced that God thinks you’re a dirty sinner, you will ultimately continue a lifestyle that mirrors that view, but if you truly believe that even on your worst day, you are called holy, sanctified, justified, and will be presented blameless in the end, well, it turns out this is the secret to living out on the outside what has been worked in to the inside.
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Please discuss this post in relation to Rev 14:9-11.
“Then a third angel followed them, shouting, “Anyone who worships the beast and his statue or who accepts his mark on the forehead or on the hand must drink the wine of God’s anger. It has been poured full strength into God’s cup of wrath. And they will be tormented with fire and burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and the Lamb. The smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever, and they will have no relief day or night, for they have worshiped the beast and his statue and have accepted the mark of his name.”
You wrote OR. ;Anyone who worships the beast and his statue OR who accepts”. Context is incorrect.
The word used is AND. ‘Anyone who worships the beast and his statue AND who accepts’
Go to the individual must WORSHIP in order to be guilty. And believers will NOT worship the evil one
I think you contradicted yourself in these two videos. In Mark of the Beast you said there’s no way you can accidentally get the mark. Then in the video God will not kill those with the mark you say it will slip up on us and we won’t know it until Hobbs it!
I’m pretty certain I did not say that you could not ‘accidentally’ receive the mark of the beast. I believe you missed the context. I 100% believe Christians can be deceived into getting the Mark. But I don’t believe is that they will be condemned if they are tricked. If they love and trust, Jesus, there’s no condemnation for them, even if they accidentally are deceived, because they are naïve and tricked by the evil one, assuming that ends up being possible. We shall see. PS IF is did use those words, I misspoke, and I apologize.
Apologize as I’m not clear on what you were saying on your last sentence. I think there were some typos. I can be guilty of that too. 🙂
The Bible says in Revelation 16:2, “And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.” Six other plagues (seven in total). were poured out on people who took the mark and on people who worshipped his image. In other words, plagues were poured out on people who took the mark AND upon them who worshipped his image. This means that the people who took the mark and the people who worshipped his image received God’s wrath.
Carol,
Let’s resolve this by looking at how the English language works.
A comma is used before the word “and” in specific circumstances, such as in lists or to separate independent clauses.
When connecting two independent clauses with “and,” a comma is placed before “and” (not after).
• Example:
o I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
The phrase:
“afflicted the people who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his image”
means that the affliction affected a specific group of people: those who BOTH had the “mark of the beast” and worshiped his image.
Breakdown:
1. “The people who had the mark of the beast”:
o This describes one characteristic of the afflicted group—they bear the “mark of the beast.”
2. “And who worshiped his image”:
o This ADDS a second characteristic of the afflicted group—they ALSO worshiped the beast’s image.
Key Point:
The use of “and” connects these two characteristics, meaning that both conditions must be true for someone to be part of the afflicted group. In other words, the affliction is not necessarily directed at people who only have the mark or only worship the image, but specifically at those who do BOTH.
If the sentence lacked “and who worshiped his image,” it would mean the affliction targeted only those with the mark of the beast, regardless of whether they worshiped his image.
So, in conclusion, either the writer of our Bibles needs to go back to school and learn, proper grammar, or we simply have to conclude that both conditions must be present in order for someone to receive punishment.
Revelation 20:4. Not quoting the whole thing but ….”and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither recieved his mark upon their foreheads or in their hands…” this states many will not recieve the mark
We never debated that others would not receive the mark. 🙂
Unfortunately for God’s people will be destroyed for lack of knowledge so knowingly or unknowingly receiving this mark you will be held accountable. And to say that believers will NOT worship the evil one is not accurate because believers worship things they not know of every single day and don’t even realize it because they are living of the world and are of the world. Christians need to wake up from they’re sleep because we’re closer than we think to the end. This is a warning to all God’s people.
With love and humility.
May God have his hand on you to open your eyes.
So to be clear. You’re saying it’s possible that YOU will the beast. Or do you somehow have something that all these other Christians don’t?
And if that were possible, I would think you would live in great fear. Only a fool would not live in fear that this could actually happen to the believer.
Perfect love, casts out, fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfect in love – John 4:18.
It’s very concerning that some of these on one hand agree that God love the world so much that he sent his only begotten Son to be brutally beaten and slaughtered on Calvery as full payment for our sins, but if you get this ‘mark’ your forgiveness is off the table and the blood of Christ is no longer payment of your sins. I mean this respectfully, but this is literally the definition of double talk. Many of you must go back and re-read the scripture so you understand who Jesus is for us. As I see it, many of you are putting all of your confidence in yourself, and it would appear that some of you are still blind to the truth, and have very minimal trust in the cross. Where is the Faith in all that?
Wow, this is extremely dangerous teaching, and you are setting people up to receive and suffer the final bowl judgments that will be inflicted, even if there is a chance they may be granted mercy on Judgment Day.
Have you not read? First of all, every human must die and then be resurrected. There is no dramatic rapture of living people; we cannot be resurrected into new life unless our old life dies. When Christ reaps His people, He calls them the first resurrection. The only two people who have not died so far are Enoch and Elijah, and most of us believe they have been learning and observing for all these years and will be the 2 witnesses who will ultimately be killed by the beast so they can also be resurrected to their new life,
There are many, many instances where Christ tells us that only a few will find the way to life. He also calls repeatedly for endurance for the saints during these years, because it will not be easy to reject this world and the mark.
We must repent, invite and be filled with the Holy Spirt, die to our flesh, and follow only the Word of God. If we cling to anything in this world, and choose it and our sinful desires over God, we are rejecting Him. The Holy Spirit cleanses us. We are told to wash our robes white in the blood of the Lamb, not to do whatever we please and hope for the best in the end.
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, drive out demons in your name, and do many miracles in your name? ’Then I will announce to them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you lawbreakers!”
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and doesn’t act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, the rivers rose, the winds blew and pounded that house, and it collapsed. It collapsed with a great crash.”
“Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep’s’ clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves. You’ll recognize them by their fruit.”
God sent His Son to rescue people, yes, but as He says, many will not make it. They will reject His gift of salvation.
We must not be like the Pharisees and Sadducees who did not know the time of their first visitation. We have to be on guard, watching for the beast, the mark, and refuse to worship it or take the mark. If they come to force you to take it, you have to die instead. If you cannot buy food or water for you and your children because you do not have the mark you have to die instead. If they force you to take the mark on your right hand, cut it off. Do not use it to buy and sell food and participate in the world that the beast controls.
Do NOT sell your birthright for one bowl of soup as Esau did.
It is not worth the risk.
Anyone who truly follows God will know and reject the mark of the beast. We would rather die, be tortured, or imprisoned, than take the mark. Throughout the Bible, God’s people are warned about and suffer tremendous persecution and pain. If you are not prepared for that, your faith will not survive what is coming.
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
The blood of the Lamb may save everyone on Judgment Day, when they are judged for their works, but those who reject the beast are told they will certainly not face Judgment, as they will be blessed in the first resurrection. It is a much less risky choice.
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, this is yet again more evidence of people simply are not ready for the truth. They are wrapped up and enslaved in bondage and fear. They don’t believe that their sins have truly been taken away, and that God will never leave them or forsake them. They don’t believe Jesus when he called our salvation ‘eternal salvation’, specifically noting the eternal means without an end. If you’re saying, or salvation can be revoked, who’s got it wrong, you or God?
As you self describe these people will have to fear judgment, which flies in the face of the one who believes is not judged. Which is at Elizabeth? Either you’re wrong or God is wrong.
With all due respect, and while I think you mean well, your cite multiple scriptures that were wildly out of context. It seems like you need to do a lot of unlearning.
I don’t know if you are truly a born-again Christian who can see truth or not. Only God knows. But on the surface it seems like the blinders have not been lifted off of your eyes. It certainly seems like you are not trusting Jesus. I’d say you have a lot of affection, but it seems like it’s pointed more at your human effort than it is in the finished work of Jesus. So I guess we will just have to agree to disagree. Fear is not a DNA that I want to be a part of.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
A lot of good dialogue here. I personally, from what Ive read in scripture, devotions, Bible study and pastors sermons (not just one pastor, but many) am going by this:
1) The rapture will happen before the tribulation. The dead will rise 1st then the rest of us, living christians who have not fallen away from God, will be caught up with our Lord.
2) Some Christians (ex: who got saved but went on living the old life) will be left behind to endure the tribulation. That will be a huge test for them
Taking the mark intentionally to be able to buy food, is not worth eternity in hell. The mark itself is allegiance to Satan. Scripture tells us (not verbatim) better to die once, than die twice, speaking of first being the physical death, then secondly, the eternal death in hell. So if I were in the tribulation as a “left behind” Christian, there is no way I’m contemplating taking that mark. I’m not taking that chance, if Ive already been left behind, taking the mark would seal my fate in hell. I’d rather repent of my sins, die physically and be with Christ.
3) The only way I would unknowingly take this mark, is if technology has made this mark in my phone for purchases.
Let’s all keep studying and remain prepared. We are closer than ever.
You are leading to deception pastor .. If the mark of the beast let say Neurolink will control you, do you think they can still hear the voice of GOD? as a true believer, this is not about fear but obedience to God to not take the mark of the BEAST, trust HIS hand, not the system.
Revelation 13–18… Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
Rhea – Before you comment, you should watch the video thoroughly. You and I are describing two different people. You are describing Christians who know full well what the mark of the beast is. I am describing Christians, who are clueless about what this is, and therefore will easily be deceived. Use some wisdom and you would realize we are not describing the same person.
Thank you Mike for your understanding and knowledge, my friend. Sealed unto the day of redemption eternally saved, no man can pluck you out of my hand NO CREATURE, etc. If you are truly saved you will never worship false religion, they are the ones marked IE at the crossing of themselves to a POPE or world Universal Catholic pagan Idol The Image of the beasts, all the CULTS, and the Fake religion of our times make up most of the world CHRISTIANS who are born again now, this in their hearts and even if they were forced to take the www. Digital iD the 666 barcode which is the number of the POPE, the world is already marked BE NOT of the WORLD but we all need to buy and sell to have bank accounts as the world is such and PRESCRIPTIONS! My GOD will make a way out for us on that day, and WE will be Raptured. Those who are not saved before this great tribulation will be killed when they refuse the Image of worship, to worship the image of the ANTICHRIST humble THYSELVES. Maranatha Lord Yeshua Jesus of Nazareth WHO HAS DONE THE WORK.THE HOLY WORK. IT IS DONE!
REAL CHRISTIANS WILL NOW WHO AND WHAT HE IS
“real Christians”? Where do you people come up with this garbage?
FOR ELIZABETH, WITH GOD ALL IS POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE THAT CHRIST IS RISEN IN THE FLESH YE SHALL BE SAVED!
Born again believers I mean, true doctrine sound doctrine, not just calling themselves Christians lie Catholics do! GOD will not judge, not me as only GOD lows a man’s heart buddy. if you believe in your heart that Christ is risen in the flesh ye shall be saved , saved by grace through faith not of works lest any boast, it is a gift of GOD almighty. Sorry if you didn’t get it! But we can judge by their fruit!
My friend, I’m not sure if you’re writing this intoxicated, but there are so many typos I can’t make sense of what you’re trying to communicate.
BY real I mean BORN again ! Ye must be born again ! Born again believers I mean, true doctrine sound doctrine, not just calling themselves Christians lie Catholics do! GOD will not judge, not me as only GOD lows a man’s heart buddy. if you believe in your heart that Christ is risen in the flesh ye shall be saved , saved by grace through faith not of works lest any boast, it is a gift of GOD almighty. Sorry if you didn’t get it! But we can judge by their fruit!
Once again, there are far too many typos for me to understand what you’re trying to write.
DON’T BE SO FAST TO ME DOWN IF YOU DON’T KNOW REAL FROM FAKE CHRISTIANS JEWS ETC. WE ARE BOUGHT WITH A PRICE AND MUST NOW SOUND DOCTRINE WOULD YOU NOT AGREE?
Again, it looks like you’re either forgetting to write words, and leaving out punctuation to help me understand your point.
*PUT E DOWN i MEANT
I have no idea what that E was supposed to mean
REAL CHRISTIANS WILL KNOW
They won’t know anything if you don’t slow down and read your comments, so they make sense.
You are all about grammar! Any child could get what I am saying REAL as in BORN AGAIN!
Don’t LORD over me with Grammar my man Have a good day or night!
It’s not about being all about grammar, it’s about communicating in a way that makes sense. Respectfully, you can barely type a sentence without leaving out of words, punctuation, or making some kind of grammatical mistake. How do you expect people to understand what you’re saying if you can’t communicate? Basically, I’m just asking you to slow down, and read what you write before you post it. It would make it much easier for me to understand what you’re saying and respond accordingly.
YE ARE NOT SAVED BY GRAMMAR!
Finally, something we can agree on.
K AND M KEYS ARE REALLY IN NEED OF SERVICE, BUT ALL CAN BE UNDERSTOOD. THERE IS NO REASON TO DISMISS MY INPUT OR PUT ME DOWN
I am not putting you down. I’m simply saying, if we are going to communicate, you need to read what you write before you send it. But respectfully, you hav been rather aggressive in your last few comments.