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The Earthly War Those in Heaven rejoiced to have Lucifer and his angels cast out from them. Imagine how beautiful Heaven is without even a hint of sin in it. BUT, for those on the earth, woe because of the great wrath of Satan. Satan becomes the darkness that covers the whole earth. He has become the evil one, the prince of the air, the father of lies, as well as many other titles. Revelation 12:12 John 10:10 Satan hates the souls of mankind with a great hatred. He only desires to steal our innocence, kill in every way, and destroy our lives, especially our souls. Proverbs 29:22-24 Luke 22:31-32 Romans 5:6 2 Timothy 2:25-26 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 Mankind is Born into the Earthly War Psalms 51:5 The new war is the war between Satan (with his angels) and mankind. Satan is bound for the Lake of Fire and wants every soul to go there with him. His wrath is cruel; he has no mercy for souls. Satan is not anyone’s friend or helper. Romans 5:10-21 Romans 6:1-23 Ephesians 2:2-3 2 Corinthians 11:3 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 Revelation 12:9 1 Peter 5:8-9 Ecclesiastes 8:8 John 14:6

Understanding GoodGood: (H2896 – as used in Genesis 1:4) טוֹב ṭôḇ; טוֹבָהṭôḇâ; from 2895; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well):   Genesis 1:1-4   This is the first Biblical reference to “good.” The first good thing God created was light. Not the luminance from our sun – that was created on the fourth day of creation. The Word and Wisdom of God are the light created on the first day.   1 Corinthians 1:20-25 God is Good Matthew 19:16-17   Romans 7:18-20   God gives good things to His people Deuteronomy 26:11   Joshua 21:45   Psalms 34:9-10   Psalms 84:11   2 Timothy 1:13-14   Philemon 1:6   James 1:16-18    Lost People Do Bad (Evil) Things to Each Other Matthew 6:34   Matthew 7:11     Matthew 12:34-35   Proverbs 2:10-15   Proverbs 15:9-33   1 Corinthians 10:5-13   Relationship Between Darkness and Light Good is missing in Evil Isaiah 59:1-2   1 Corinthians 6:11   God points out what is missing by highlighting the opposite: He shows unrighteousness (in teaching and demonstrating) by showing the lack of righteousness towards those who are themselves unrighteous. For example, He shows no mercy to those who show no mercy towards others. That they would desire the very thing which they lack themselves.   Matthew 6:11-15   God uses evil to symbolize the state of judgment, that people may repent and look for good while there is hope in this life. God shows the evil for what it is – evil. God shows a lack of goodness, lovingkindness, and mercy to those who show a lack of goodness, lovingkindness, and mercy. God wants all people to be His people, and He wants to be their God. That is why He points out and demonstrates evil to promote repentance back towards Him.

Be ready to recognize it This topic is moving from a religious curiosity discussion into a Spiritual “need to know.” We are ever closer to its coming than just a few years ago.   This mark is not simply about a physical symbol or even a technology – it’s about an allegiance, worship, and the eternal destiny of one’s soul.  Here are some points to consider in recognizing the Mark when it comes out: •      Upon “receiving” the mark, one’s fate is sealed forever. There is no repentance from this decision; the consequence is eternal. •      The Mark is about choosing who one’s God will be. •      The Mark is about Worship. •      The Mark is about Serving Lucifer (Satan). •      The Mark is Idolatry. •      The Mark is a Religious Act Centered on the Antichrist. •      The Mark will be required for Economic Participation. Effectively Controlling the Global Economy. Forcing People to Choose Between Survival and True Faith in Christ. Food and Health Care will be under the Mark.  •      The Choice to NOT take the Mark will be a Choice to Depend on God for Every Provision. God Provided Manna in the Wilderness. •      The Mark will be enforced by Deceptive Miracles, like in Egypt with Moses and Pharaoh. ________________________________________ The Final Inheritance of the Saints: Revelation 21 and 22 Support Scriptures: Deuteronomy 21:22 Isaiah 53:4-5 John 17:21-24

Be ready to recognize it This topic is moving from a religious curiosity discussion into a Spiritual “need to know.” We are ever closer to its coming than just a few years ago.   This mark is not simply about a physical symbol or even a technology – it’s about an allegiance, worship, and the eternal destiny of one’s soul.  Here are some points to consider in recognizing the Mark when it comes out: •      Upon “receiving” the mark, one’s fate is sealed forever. There is no repentance from this decision; the consequence is eternal. •      The Mark is about choosing who one’s God will be. •      The Mark is about Worship. •      The Mark is about Serving Lucifer (Satan). •      The Mark is Idolatry. •      The Mark is a Religious Act Centered on the Antichrist. •      The Mark will be required for Economic Participation. Effectively Controlling the Global Economy. Forcing People to Choose Between Survival and True Faith in Christ. Food and Health Care will be under the Mark.  •      The Choice to NOT take the Mark will be a Choice to Depend on God for Every Provision. God Provided Manna in the Wilderness. •      The Mark will be enforced by Deceptive Miracles, like in Egypt with Moses and Pharaoh. ________________________________________ The Final Victory Over Satan: The Beasts and the False Prophet are already in the Lake of Fire. Satan joins them after the thousand-year reign and the final battle of mankind. Revelation 20:7-10 The End of Humanity (and Dominion) and the White Throne Judgment: Revelation 20:11-15 Revelation 6:12-17 Amos 9:1-6 Isaiah 40:22 2 Peter 3:10-14 Isaiah 2:10-22 John 14:2 John 5:24-29 John 10:1-18 Psalm 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 2 Corinthians 3:13-18 Job 14:12-15 Philippians 2:10 Romans 14:11 Revelation 20:13-14 Jeremiah 50:22-32 Matthew 25:41-46

Be ready to recognize it This topic is moving from a religious curiosity discussion into a Spiritual “need to know.” We are ever closer to its coming than just a few years ago.   This mark is not simply about a physical symbol or even a technology – it’s about an allegiance, worship, and the eternal destiny of one’s soul.  Here are some points to consider in recognizing the Mark when it comes out: •      Upon “receiving” the mark, one’s fate is sealed forever. There is no repentance from this decision; the consequence is eternal. •      The Mark is about choosing who one’s God will be. •      The Mark is about Worship. •      The Mark is about Serving Lucifer (Satan). •      The Mark is Idolatry. •      The Mark is a Religious Act Centered on the Antichrist. •      The Mark will be required for Economic Participation. Effectively Controlling the Global Economy. Forcing People to Choose Between Survival and True Faith in Christ. Food and Health Care will be under the Mark.  •      The Choice to NOT take the Mark will be a Choice to Depend on God for Every Provision. God Provided Manna in the Wilderness. •      The Mark will be enforced by Deceptive Miracles, like in Egypt with Moses and Pharaoh. ________________________________________ The Binding of Satan: Luke 10:17-20 Revelation 20:1-3 Revelation 20:4-6 Jude 9 Ephesians 6:10-12 Jeremiah 12:5 Proverbs 24:10 1 Corinthians 10:13 1 Peter 1:13-16 Colossians 1:10-13 Ephesians 6:10-18 1 Peter 4:1-11 Matthew 10:16-33 Isaiah 26:3 2 Timothy 2:11-13 Psalms 55:22 Romans 8:14-18 1 Corinthians 10:13 1 Peter 4:18 2 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Be ready to recognize it This topic is moving from a religious curiosity discussion into a Spiritual “need to know.” We are ever closer to its coming than just a few years ago.   This mark is not simply about a physical symbol or even a technology – it’s about an allegiance, worship, and the eternal destiny of one’s soul.  Here are some points to consider in recognizing the Mark when it comes out: •      Upon “receiving” the mark, one’s fate is sealed forever. There is no repentance from this decision; the consequence is eternal. •      The Mark is about choosing who one’s God will be. •      The Mark is about Worship. •      The Mark is about Serving Lucifer (Satan). •      The Mark is Idolatry. •      The Mark is a Religious Act Centered on the Antichrist. •      The Mark will be required for Economic Participation. Effectively Controlling the Global Economy. Forcing People to Choose Between Survival and True Faith in Christ. Food and Health Care will be under the Mark.  •      The Choice to NOT take the Mark will be a Choice to Depend on God for Every Provision. God Provided Manna in the Wilderness. •      The Mark will be enforced by Deceptive Miracles, like in Egypt with Moses and Pharaoh. ________________________________________ The Second Beast: (the false Prophet, the Anti-Christ embodied): It is this second Beast that brings the Mark of the First Beast. The mark is the symbol of worshipping the false god (not the true God that created the Heavens and the Earth). Revelation 13:11-17 The Final Victory of Jesus Over the Beast AND the False Prophet Revelation 19:11-21 Psalms 110:1-2 Revelation 2:27 Luke 17:33-37 Romans 1:18-22

Be ready to recognize it This topic is moving from a religious curiosity discussion into a Spiritual “need to know.” We are ever closer to its coming than just a few years ago.   This mark is not simply about a physical symbol or even a technology – it’s about an allegiance, worship, and the eternal destiny of one’s soul.  Here are some points to consider in recognizing the Mark when it comes out: •      Upon “receiving” the mark, one’s fate is sealed forever. There is no repentance from this decision; the consequence is eternal. •      The Mark is about choosing who one’s God will be. •      The Mark is about Worship. •      The Mark is about Serving Lucifer (Satan). •      The Mark is Idolatry. •      The Mark is a Religious Act Centered on the Antichrist. •      The Mark will be required for Economic Participation. Effectively Controlling the Global Economy. Forcing People to Choose Between Survival and True Faith in Christ. Food and Health Care will be under the Mark.  •      The Choice to NOT take the Mark will be a Choice to Depend on God for Every Provision. God Provided Manna in the Wilderness. •      The Mark will be enforced by Deceptive Miracles, like in Egypt with Moses and Pharaoh. ________________________________________ The First Beast: Revelation 13:1-10 2 Thessalonians 5:12 2 Timothy 3:1-13 2 Peter 3:3-18 1 Peter 4:16-19 Matthew 24:24 Isaiah 5:20-30

Satan has Boundaries Key points of Satan’s Creation: ·     Satan was created, not pre-existing as God or with God. ·     Originally blameless and glorious ·     Pride and rebellion led to his fall. Satan (Lucifer) is Created: Ezekiel 28:12-19 The Cherub that Covers: There were cherubim that covered the Mercy Seat; these cherubim are depicted as guarding the presence and glory of God, with their wings covering the mercy seat, where God’s presence dwelt.   Using this example of Cherub covering, one can assume that the original purpose of Lucifer (Satan) was to cover the Throne of God as one who stood in God’s presence as a guardian of God’s Throne or glory. He had access to the Holy Mountain of God and walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. The Angel that Lost His First Estate: Jude 6 Luke 10:18-20 Satan's New Purpose: Isaiah 14:4-23 Revelation 12:9-10 Job 1:6-12 1 Peter 5:8-10 1 Corinthians 10:13 Romans 16:20 God uses Satan to perfect the ones that Satan accuses. Satan hates mankind with perfect hatred. The soul that is perfected inChrist will stand before God, where He used to stand, and behold the glory of God in the beauty of Holiness. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 1 Chronicles 16:27-35 Revelation 20:1-3 The final purpose of Satan is to gather all nations to battle and to be judged by God. Revelation 20:7-8 Christ is Over ALL Creation: Colossians 1:13-17 The Measure of Difference Between God's Power and Satan's Power: Job 41:1-7 The Measure of the Difference Between Satan and Man: Job 41:8-34

Be ready to recognize it This topic is moving from a religious curiosity discussion into a Spiritual “need to know.” We are ever closer to its coming than just a few years ago.   This mark is not simply about a physical symbol or even a technology – it’s about an allegiance, worship, and the eternal destiny of one’s soul.  Here are some points to consider in recognizing the Mark when it comes out: •      Upon “receiving” the mark, one’s fate is sealed forever. There is no repentance from this decision; the consequence is eternal. •      The Mark is about choosing who one’s God will be. •      The Mark is about Worship. •      The Mark is about Serving Lucifer (Satan). •      The Mark is Idolatry. •      The Mark is a Religious Act Centered on the Antichrist. •      The Mark will be required for Economic Participation. Effectively Controlling the Global Economy. Forcing People to Choose Between Survival and True Faith in Christ. Food and Health Care will be under the Mark.  •      The Choice to NOT take the Mark will be a Choice to Depend on God for Every Provision. God Provided Manna in the Wilderness. •      The Mark will be enforced by Deceptive Miracles, like in Egypt with Moses and Pharaoh. ________________________________________ The Mark of the Beast goes beyond politics and economics. It is the acceptance of the false religion that will dominate the world. A person will not be able to buy or sell in the world economy unless they swear their allegiance to the Beast (powered by the spirit of the Antichrist).  What is the Antichrist? The Antichrist is a Spirit and all that opposes God. The spirit of the antichrist is Satan and His angels. Romans 1:18-32 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Matthew 24:24 1 John 4:1-6 Acts 3:20-26 Deuteronomy 18:15-19 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 1 Peter 1:23 Revelation 13:8 Hebrews 4:3 The “False Prophet” is the final false prophet that will be empowered by the Devil Himself and His lying spirits.  Matthew 24:24 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Revelation 16:12-14 In Egypt, Moses performed miracles from the Lord. Pharaoh’s magicians were also able to duplicate the first three plagues. The Beast will perform miracles to deceive and enforce the false reign ofSatan. Just because miracles may happen, they may not be from the hand of God.

Be ready to recognize it This topic is moving from a religious curiosity discussion into a Spiritual “need to know.” We are ever closer to its coming than just a few years ago.   This mark is not simply about a physical symbol or even a technology – it’s about an allegiance, worship, and the eternal destiny of one’s soul.  Here are some points to consider in recognizing the Mark when it comes out: •      Upon “receiving” the mark, one’s fate is sealed forever. There is no repentance from this decision; the consequence is eternal. •      The Mark is about choosing who one’s God will be. •      The Mark is about Worship. •      The Mark is about Serving Lucifer (Satan). •      The Mark is Idolatry. •      The Mark is a Religious Act Centered on the Antichrist. •      The Mark will be required for Economic Participation. Effectively Controlling the Global Economy. Forcing People to Choose Between Survival and True Faith in Christ. Food and Health Care will be under the Mark.  •      The Choice to NOT take the Mark will be a Choice to Depend on God for Every Provision. God Provided Manna in the Wilderness. •      The Mark will be enforced by Deceptive Miracles, like in Egypt with Moses and Pharaoh. ____________________________________________ The Mark is also about Worship.  Deuteronomy 8:19-20 Exodus 20:1-5 Revelation 13:14-15 Satan has always sought worship that only belongs to God. Through the Mark of the Beast, Satan (Lucifer) will make His last attempt to be worshipped in the creation above the worship of God the Creator. Knowing His status of Eternal Damnation, He will seek to hurt God through jealousy, regarding the worship that is only to be given to God. Matthew 4:8-11 Isaiah 14:12-19 Luke 10:17-20 The Mark of the Beast serves as the symbol of allegiance to Satan that those in the world will be forced to worship and serve. It is far more than any societal compliance (buying or selling), but a direct rejection of God in the declaration of loyalty to Satan’s Kingdom. It is about who one chooses to worship and serve. This is the ultimate idolatry that God has repeatedly warned against through the scriptures. It is through this rejection of God and the acceptance of Satan which shows the consequences of eternal damnation are shown for all who receive the Mark of the Beast. The Angels that accepted Lucifer were cast out of Heaven with Him. These angels have no repentance. The Devil and the Angels that followed Him are destined for the Lake of Fire. Unfortunately, the souls of those deceived, who are not found written in the Book of Life, are also cast into the Lake of Fire. Revelation 20:10 Matthew 25:41 revelation 20:14-15 The Mark of the Beast is the ultimate betrayal against God Matthew 12:31-33 Matthew 15:8-9 Deuteronomy 11:13-17 John 4:23-24 The deception that will follow the Mark of the Beast will be powerful, appealing, and compelling. Only through spiritual discernment will a person be able to see it for what it truly is – Idolatry. The receiving of the Mark of the Beast will also be a religious act in conformity with this world. Romans 12:2 Receiving the Mark of the Beast will be carried out as a religious act in allegiance to the Antichrist Revelation 13:11-16

Be ready to recognize it This topic is moving from a religious curiosity discussion into a Spiritual “need to know.” We are ever closer to its coming than just a few years ago.   This mark is not simply about a physical symbol or even a technology – it’s about an allegiance, worship, and the eternal destiny of one’s soul.  Here are some points to consider in recognizing the Mark when it comes out: •      Upon “receiving” the mark, one’s fate is sealed forever. There is no repentance from this decision; the consequence is eternal. •      The Mark is about choosing who one’s God will be. •      The Mark is about Worship. •      The Mark is about Serving Lucifer (Satan). •      The Mark is Idolatry. •      The Mark is a Religious Act Centered on the Antichrist. •      The Mark will be required for Economic Participation. Effectively Controlling the Global Economy. Forcing People to Choose Between Survival and True Faith in Christ. Food and Health Care will be under the Mark.  •      The Choice to NOT take the Mark will be a Choice to Depend on God for Every Provision. God Provided Manna in the Wilderness. •      The Mark will be enforced by Deceptive Miracles, like in Egypt with Moses and Pharaoh. Revelation 14:9-11 God takes this transgression very seriously. Receiving the Mark is a transgression of the Word of God. Just what is the transgression? The acceptance of the Mark is, in God’s view, the rejection of God by the alignment of oneself with the forces of Evil.  God sent His angels to warn John, to warn all peoples of every nation, kindred, tongue, and people through the reviled Word of God. Matthew 18:16 Revelation 14:6-10 This angelic proclamation is made to not just one person; as in other biblical messages, this is sent by angels to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. This is a serious judgment from God that bears eternal weight.  In addition to the angels, God will send two other witnesses who will prophecy for three and a half years. Revelation 11:3-12 These two witnesses are to warn of impending wrath against evil doers and to call all people, kindreds, tongues, and nations to repentance. Their testimony will seem like torment to those who oppose God and worship things that provoke God to jealousy. The whole world will have access (technology) to their testimony and warnings. Thus, everyone will hear and be accountable for their own transgressions and sins as they fall for the Antichrist and the false prophet. Luke 17:26-30