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Tag Archives: Mark of Beast

The Three Angels of Revelation

Steve Durkac Posted on April 23, 2023 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

When we open to Revelation 14, we find the three angel’s messages going out to the world in the midst of these end-times and just before the return of Jesus Christ. These angels are symbolic of the church giving these messages to the world. The word “angel” actually means “messenger” and that is what we see here in Revelation 14:6-12. … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation Notes | Tagged 1 John 3:4, Babylon, Beast, creation, Creator, Genesis 1:27, image of God, male and female, Mark of Beast, Mark of the Beast, Revelation 14:6-12, Revelation 14:6-7, Revelation 14:8, Revelation 14:9-11, Romans 14:23, Sin, Three Angels Message, Thru Revelation

Revelation 13 — Study Highlights

Steve Durkac Posted on April 6, 2022 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

In Revelation 13 we are introduced to the Mark of the Beast and the enforcement to worship an established “image” to the beast “out of the sea” that is enforced by the beast “out of the earth.” Remember that Revelation 12 concludes with Satan being angry that his plan of killing the Christ-child and martyring Bible-believing Christians did not work. … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation Notes | Tagged America in Prophecy, Bible Study Highlights, CrossHope Chapel, Mark of Beast, Mark of the Beast, Revelation 1:3, teaching series, Thru Revelation, United States of America

Revelation 13:11 and The United States of America?

Steve Durkac Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve DurkacMarch 2, 2025

I realize that many Bible prophecy teachers are quick to say that the United States of America isn’t in Revelation. Many of these preachers pinpoint other countries in prophecy but emphatically conclude that the United States is not even mentioned. While I hold a great deal of respect for the ministry of those who are doing all within their power … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged America in Prophecy, Beast, bible prophecy, Daniel 7, End-Times, Maranatha, Mark of Beast, Revelation 1:3, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 13:11, Revelation 17:15, Thru Revelation, United States of America, USA

What is the Beast and 666?

Steve Durkac Posted on July 13, 2020 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

In my last post titled “Will the COVID-19 Vaccine be the Mark of the Beast?” I attempted to encourage those who harbor some fears of taking the mark of the beast by learning that the verse in Revelation says the mark is not a visible or tangible thing, but a belief that puts the Beast power above Christ’s power. Revelation … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Beast, bible prophecy, end time, last days, Mark of Beast, Mark of the Beast, Thru Revelation, United Nations, United States of America, USA

Will a COVID Vaccine be the Mark of the Beast?

Steve Durkac Posted on July 10, 2020 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

My short answer is No, but let me explain… Revelation 13:17 clearly says that “…no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” The verse literally says the mark of the beast is “the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 666, Deuteronomy 6:5-8, Mark of Beast, Revelations 13:16-17

The Sabbath as Seal of God?

Steve Durkac Posted on May 6, 2019 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

Here’s why I don’t think the seal of God is Sabbath keeping and why I don’t think the mark of the Beast is Sunday keeping. Let me begin with the arguments that my Adventist friends are familiar with…(I do mean friends. I still love you all and am still thankful that God lead me into a Seventh-day Adventist Church on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Adventist, Former Adventist, Mark of Beast, Sabbath, Sabbath Keeping, SDA, Seal of God, Seventh-day Adventist, Sunday

Sealing Work of the Holy Spirit

Steve Durkac Posted on May 6, 2019 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

We find the concept of the Seal of God in the book of Ephesians and in Revelation. There is a definite connection between the two books on the Seal of God. Let’s beginning by looking at Ephesians 4:30 where Paul says “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, Ephesians 4:30, Holy Spirit, last days, Mark of Beast, Revelation 9:4, Seal of God

The Seal of God?

Steve Durkac Posted on May 6, 2019 by Steve DurkacFebruary 4, 2024

We find the concept of the Seal of God in the book of Ephesians and in Revelation. There is a definite connection between the two books on the Seal of God. Let’s beginning by looking at Ephesians 4:30 where Paul says “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, Holy Spirit, Mark of Beast, Seal of God
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