reply to post by SaintlyMic
Please take note that the image of the first beast is NOT the antichrist.
Only the first beast is the antichrist.
The third representative of the dragon (satan) is the image of the antichrist; but, this image is not the first representative who is actually the
antichrist.
The image of the antichrist is NOT the antichrist.
The second beast backs up and represents the first beast by demanding that everyone worship the first beast.
The second beast does NOT bring attention to himself.
The second beast makes certain that he points to the first beast.
The miracles performed by the second beast are performed for the antichrist so that people will worship the antichrist.
The first beast is the object to be worshiped, not the second beast.
Notice also that satan will be worshiped just as the antichrist is worshiped.
Then, after the second beast gives life to the image of the first beast the second beast demands that everyone has to worship the image of the first
beast.
The image of the first beast will also be able to talk AND be able to make the people of the earth to worship the first beast.
Since the image of the first beast comes in third place it is NOT the antichrist.
Only the first beast is the antichrist.
So, the image of the beast cannot be the antichrist, nor can this image be the false prophet.
The image is only an image and nothing more.
And, this image is NOT a human being, nor is this image alive in the sense that it would have a soul like the first and second beast have souls.
Also, this image is NOT cast into the lake of fire ALIVE.
Why?
Because this image is NOT alive such as being alive is considered by God.
The image apparently is only made to appear to be alive.
So, when the scriptures say that the image is made to live by the power of the second beast the scriptures are not saying that this image has the same
life that a human or even a single cell organism has life.
This clarifies the new age question of, "Can an android have a soul?".
It is obvious that an android is NOT a living being in God's eyes.
It is very possible that the second beast has great and mighty scientific abilities as well as spiritual abilities.
This may be why the second beast is able to give the appearance of life to the image of the first beast.
In any case, this image will not have a soul, will not actually be alive, and will not therefore be cast into the lake of fire such as is true with
the first and second beast.
This image of the first beast will most likely have the ability to see and tell if someone does not have the mark of the beast or the name of the
beast implanted on their bodies.
This image will most likely have a wireless connection to the computer networks throughout the entire world.
This wireless access the image will possess will enable it to KNOW if a person has the mark or not.
As a reminder, there will be many many people who will be on the lookout for anyone who does not have the mark of the beast.
And, if they should spot someone who does not have the mark of the beast they will alert the authorities who will alert the image of the beast, the
false prophet, and the antichrist.
This image will have access to all places on earth where people will be trying to buy and sell.
So, if someone tries to buy or sell without this mark the image will see this even when it happens anywhere on the planet.
This image will extend its grasp everywhere on the planet.
No one will be able to escape the computer "brain" that will be controlled from this image.
The image will control all computer programs connected to it.
Therefore, everything anyone does, like surfing the net, or working on a computer, or maintaining a mainframe, will be recorded and reported to this
image.
This image will therefore be able to report any suspicious activities such as child porn, internet terrorism, internet fraud, and other illegal
activities.
But, this image will NOT be the antichrist nor the false prophet.
This image is only an image created by the people of the earth and given "LIFE" by the false prophet, who is the second beast.
And one last note concerning the "mark" of the beast.
There are actually three different "marks" identified with the antichrist.
1. The "mark" which no one at this time knows.
2. The "name" of the antichrist which no one knows, because we do not yet know what the antichrist's "name" is going to be.
3. The "number" of the beast, which we all know is the number 666.
So, there are three different marks defining the first beast, not just one.
There is the mark, the name, and the number of the beast.
All three marks will be instituted and required of all people to receive.
Here are the scriptures that reveal that there are three marks and not just one mark.
Rev 13:16 And he (the false prophet) causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark IN THEIR RIGHT HAND, or IN
THEIR FOREHEADS:
Rev 13:17 And 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.
Please visit the link provided for the complete story.
Please look closely at this ...
There is the MARK, the NAME, and the NUMBER.
There are three different "MARKS" associated with the first beast, who is the antichrist.
We only know one mark of the beast and that mark we know is the number of the first beast and this number is 666!
And that my friends is what Jesus is showing me concerning the antichrist, the false prophet, and the image of the antichrist.
We are about to enter an age of terror such as the world has never seen.
We are also about to enter an age where computers will be watching our every move.
The only thing I can ask and plead of you is this ...
Ask Jesus to be your LORD, your GOD, and your SAVIOR before any of this takes place.
Even if you die at the hands of the antichrist, the false prophet, and the image of the antichrist, you will at least be able to live with Jesus for
Eternity!
Otherwise, you will be cast into the Lake Of Fire if you follow after and worship the beast, or the image of the beast, or satan.
I hope you make your decision soon, because all of this could take place anytime from NOW to within the next 30-40 years.
Please, for the sake of your souls, get prepared to resist this garbage by accepting Jesus into your life and into your minds and hearts!
MTLJBYR!
May The LORD JESUS Bless You Richly!
[edit on 12/18/2008 by SaintlyMic]