WHAT IS A "man made" "mark?"
"an image formed"
χαράγματι (charagmati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 5480: Sculpture; engraving, a stamp, sign. From the same as charax; a scratch or etching, i.e. Stamp, or scupltured figure."a
Strong's 5480 : This same word for "mark"
used 7 times in Revelation, once(1) in Acts:
Strong's Greek 5480
8 Occurrences
"Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man’s devising. " Acts 17:29 NKJV
" ...an image made by human design and skill. " Acts 17:29 NIV
.." an image formed by the art and imagination of man." Acts 17:29 ESV
THE "MARK" OF THE BEAST WHICH IS MAN MADE OR "GRAVEN" IN VARIOUS FORMS
WETHER FROM FANCIFUL IMAGINATION - SKILL - DESIGN - CRAFTMANSHIP
CREEDS - IDEOLOGY - POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES - DOCTRINE - SACREMENTS - SACRAMENTALS - DOGMA - "SCIENCE FALSELY SO CALLED" & THEIR RESULTING CONCEQUENCES
The "MARK OF HIS NAME (666)" IS ALWAYS WITHIN IT NO MATTER THE FORM
"The prince of this world," assisted by the fallen angels, deceived men by ignorance and blindness into iniquity, false doctrines and evil practices. Paul blamed not men so much as Satan who deluded them. R4527:2, 3274:2, 1645:1, 1174:6; CR424:2, 200:6
Other forms of "...the mark of his name(666)" Rev.14:11 see also." ...the men which had the mark of the beast," Rev 16:2 -they already possessed the "mark of his name" 666 the "Characteristics". R498:3
Seven Holy Mysteries (666)- Book of Common Prayer (666) -Thirty-Nine Articles (666)
Words of Institution(666) The Supper of the Lord(666) (#25)
Transubstantiation(666) Eucharistic Miracle (666) Veneration of Saints (666)
The Books of Homilies(666)
The 'mark' is the genus (the characteristics)- name or number of the beast)
The 'mark' is received (acquired) (Rev 14:11),
given, "causeth" (will be required , enforced) (Rev 13:16),
has, will need to have (possession of will be a requirement) (Rev. 13:17 )
or already has (already in possession of) (Rev. 16:2)
"Those having the mark (characteristics) of the Beast (Papacy)" R498
The first and most infamous "Brain Age" 'mark'
The Origin of Species (666) *
"Likewise the theory of Evolution is widely proclaimed. Learned men formulated the theory of Evolution, and then the Higher Critics began to pull the Bible to pieces, because of "the oppositions of science, falsely so-called." (1 Timothy 6:20.) These false theories have constituted a miasma that has spread in every direction " R5816
" The start of modern criticism or "higher criticism" may be said to have been in the theory of Evolution – which is diametrically opposed to the Bible theory of the creation of man in God's likeness, his fall into sin, imperfection and death, his redemption by a ransom and the restitution to come. " R2114
" Quite as terrible at first seemed the blow which evolution aimed at the literal interpretation of the Scriptures. Most of those who first read The Origin of Species* believed literally in the creation stories in Genesis; and, of course, any theory that made such a belief impossible must have seemed a denial of God's Word. That view of the matter has been abandoned long ago by Christians... " R2114
*VERY INTERESTING!
* "The sixth edition was published by Murray on 19 February 1872 as The Origin of Species (666), with "On" dropped from the title. Darwin had told Murray of working men in Lancashire clubbing together to buy the fifth edition at 15 shillings and wanted it made more widely available; the price was halved to 7s 6d by printing in a smaller font. It includes a glossary compiled by W.S. Dallas. Book sales increased from 60 to 250 per month."
Another Example : the Eucharist (Eucharistic Miracle(666)) is a man made "mark" , it is consumed during Mass. The "Ideology" behind it, that it is the actual body and blood is derived from a "mark" , for instance: the Creeds found in the Book of Common Prayer(666) or within the Thirty -Nine Articles (666) (Anglican : aka know as "The Supper of the Lord"(666) ) which describes the process and practices in order to "change" the wine and cracker into the actual body and blood of Jesus. In Catholicism, a 'mark', the "Words of Institution (666)" is given as an oblation, consecrating the Eucharist which is believed to then turn into the actual body and blood of Jesus by going through the process of "Transubstantiation "(666). Hence, you have the Eucharist transformed and now bares "mark of his name" (Rev. 14:11) being "received" that is, consumed, by a human who has therefore then defiled themselves in the eyes of the Lord.
" But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank:" Dan 1:8
Daniel in Babylon R2492
See also: Ishtar "Queen of the Universe"(666)
See Also: Mary : "Queen of the Universe"(666)
"Your carved images I will also cut off, And your sacred pillars from your midst; You shall no more worship the work of your hands; " Micah 5:13
1. "The Tabernacle of God" = 18 letters in Rev 21:3. The reason this "new" temple does NOT bare the number of the beast name is because it is established amongst mankind
AFTER the "first earth and first heaven were passed away" :
"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God" Rev. 21:1-3
T76
- "When the work of reconciliation is complete, God will recognize the world of mankind, and place his sanctuary among men. Then will be fulfilled that which was written: "The Tabernacle of God [God's dwelling, the glorified Church] is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be [become] his people, and God himself shall be with them and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things [the reign of Satan, sin and death] are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new." Rev 21:3-5 T76
2. "The Royal Priesthood" contains 18 letters. Yet again, this "Priesthood" is NOT of this "Present Evil World" as they are "overcomers" . They are part of the "Tabernacle Of God " on a completely different plane where the Beast , his image , his mark and number have all been overcome- thus the number of his name has no merit to this priesthood - the Glorified Church which is the Temple of God.
See T 27
It is important to keep in mind that the Lord used 666 - 6+6+6=18 as a means for his Saints, this side of the vail and at the close of the Gospel, to have a way of "tracking " the Beast & use Christian Common Sense while doing so . How does the number tie in with the 4 winds of strife etc. Not every name or term that contains 18 letters mean it is a 'mark' ! examples : Monterey Jack Cheese (18 letters), or Great Grandchildren (18 letters) :)
Millions of names of people have 18 letters in them - so we need additional proof, "witnesses" :
“Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”
What Defines or Identifies a 'Mark' ?
We certainly cannot expect that in Gods Kingdom , mankind will have to keep avoiding using names or terminology with 18 letters! Or for that matter even on this side of the veil, for example - Charles Taze Russell is spelled with 18 letters, obviously not 'marked' and of course he is now the "other side of the veil" with a new name!- We must realize this "key" was not able to be fully understood until recently , so it seems. Br Russell certainly realized back in 1882 that his name was spelled with 18 letters.
It is our opinion that this "Key" was not fully understood in our Pastors day , Islam was not really even on the "radar" if you will in 1916 when Br Russell passed beyond the veil - obviously. That being said, it is our opinion that it could have possibly been detected back in 1964 at Vatican II when Muslims were recognized by the Catholic Church as one of the "Abrahamic Religions"(666) . Yet at this time, it seems most of the Brethren had long dismissed our Pastor's Key. Not only had it been dismissed, we were shocked to find that there were Elders who didn't really even know about this "Key" or its existence, had never read R323. Yet all who have EBC, access to a computer and Reprints could have investigated Rev. 13:18 for themselves , instead of believing "the lie" of using Roman numerals for Vicarious Filii Dei - something our Pastor NEVER taught us to do. For more click here
The name of individuals must be tied in with a scripture and in our opinion must have several substantial proofs and "testimonies" as do:
MUHAMMAD THE PROPHET (666)
1.'Muhammad the Prophet(666 )is the "certain man" of Rev. 13:18 (Weymouth) -aka knows at 2.The Prophet Muhammad (666) as well as 3. "Holy prophet of Islam" (666), he was born in what is deemed to be the birthplace of Islam known as Mecca - officially 4. Makkah al-Mukarramah (666) - also home of the most holy site in Islam- the 3. Great Mosque of Mecca (666) as well as the location of where the unholy document was signed in 2019 called 5. "The Charter of Makkah (666)
RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN (666)
Another example is the President of Turkey 1.Recep Tayyip Erdogan(666)
Assumed office on 2.Thursday August 28, '14 (666) for Ezek 38:2 he is the "Chief Prince" - He is literally the "Commander and CHIEF" of the 3.. Turkish Armed Forces (666) ("...the CHIEF PRINCE" Ezek 38:2)
Both names have several "witnesses" & overwhelming evidences to support that there name is 'marked' to be watched and tracked- see Home page for more links and info.
USE CHRITIAN COMMON SENSE ! (LOGIC & REASON) Those who "hear" the Lords voice will know how to use logic and reason when using this simple key of 6+6+6=18 letters - " the number of his name" (Rev 13:17) also known as "the 'mark' of his name" (Rev 14:11)
In order for us truly realize this, that 18 letters is simply a way to track the beast and its movements for these end times, the last days where "the Mainstream Media (666)" mixes truth with lies constantly , so he made sure to have both "The Tabernacle of God" (18 letters) as well as the members who make up this Tabernacle, "The Royal Priesthood"(also 18 letters) as a sign to mankind that the Beast (Satan) and number and systems have no power, and are no more, destroyed in the lake of fire. God has turned this number , once evil, into holy. Just amazing and wonderful how the Lord has planned every "jot an tittle" in the details moving forward to include something like this in His plan!