I noted that the symbolism of the forehead and hand as indicative of that which we choose to do and think. We mark ourselves such as with the case of the Amlicites following in forbidden courses or keep ourselves pure (with the Savior's assistance and strengthening of course).
Very interesting commentary. Sis Nelson said to listen carefully to the prophet when he speaks "from the pulpit". We must be careful to remember Pres Nelson's admonition to "Hear Him" and to "Come Follow Him" meaning of course, to follow the Savior and to listen to the Holy Ghost. There seem to be members who have begun worshipping the prophet. They are taking the easy route by not praying for confirmation from the Lord as to what He would have them do in certain circumstances. I don't like the terminology to walk "in lock step". The Apostles and First Presidency all discuss situations, pray and discuss.l again. "Let us reason together." We have been taught by the prophet, from the pulpit that we need to refine our ability to hear the Holy Ghost. (Paraphrasing).
I believe we are to listen to the prophets words (hear him ) listen and pray about the things we were from the prophet ! Don’t worship the prophet Pray and use our gift of the Holy Ghost! That helped me to hear him and receive personal revelation so I too don’t believe in being in lockstep
Yes, for example the maker of this video tells us we don't have any direction about what John describes as the beast in Revelation or how to mark what it is. A short investigation proves that Joseph Smith himself revealed exactly what the beast found clearly in "the teachings of the prophet." He said to avoid contention it is necessary that it be known. John describes the kingdoms of Daniel as beasts but, "I say it is instead the inhabitants of those worldly kingdoms who are evil and abominable characters full of murder and hate and every act of carnality."Joseph reveals the beast to be man's carnal nature that destroys the earth right in a general conference as recorded forever more. The same carnal nature that destroyed the nephites. The natural man is the beast who is 666. Why has this been entirely overlooked by millions of saints including the man in the above video? Here is the greatest mystery in the entire church. Joseph revealed what millions are trying to figure out from the Bible for 2000 years now. Clearly Christ already gave John the Revelation of Jesus Christ as he titled it right in the title itself in Revelation one. General.authorities are very busy sometimes not having time to ask God every question spreading out there. Obviously the blacks in the priesthood took years to finally get around to asking God to clarify it. John in the Bible clearly says a man ( hardly recognized ) will decode the 666 by using math not revelation. Jesus already gave John the timelines and numbers to calculate. Challenging someone to count it up! "Verse 18" Obviously John asks everyone to let or (allow) this man to decode the math pertaining to this. "Revel. 13:18" Perhaps church members expect a prophet to do the math and not someone simply able to understand the math? John however warns that the understanding of this question only will only come by "HIM" who has the right mathematical understanding to decode this. "Revelation 13:18" Thereby not needing a new Revelation from Christ because Jesus already gave John the codes and clues to resolve his Revelation already. So who will allow this man to decode this when he shows up? Will church members allow him to be recognized if he's not known in salt lake? To find out the link UTube (BOA ep I6)
@@paulgregersen3570 Joseph Smith and you seem to have made the same error with prophecy. Revelation gives about 12 clues as to the identity of the Antichrist beast. That's like getting a room full of people, asking them to stand up, asking women to sit down, asking bald men to sit down, asking men under 40 to sit down etc. Every clue narrows the field. In prophecy it either fit's everything perfectly or it's wrong. Daniel is the key to unlocking Revelation. The beasts in Daniel describe the powers of the time. They exactly match the metal man too. 1798 saw the wound of one beast and the acknowledgement of the new one rising. Please watch a video by Hope through prophecy called the little horn power. Study each clue and fact provided and it'll make everything clearer. They also have a video on the mark of the beast. Once you know how to identify the beast, you'll understand their mark of authority better. Another mistake people make is the gand and forehead are symbolic for our actions and thoughts. This video is good in that he's cautious and uses reasoning, but unfortunately he hasn't studied Daniel or he'd be able to see the links with the 1st beast in revelation and the 4th beast in Daniel. The 2nd beast in revelation is the USA.
I find greater clarity when I study the mark of God, given to the righteous who keep the commandments of God. Same words, hand or forhead (frontlets between eyes). So often we try to decide how we're going to avoid getting the mark of the beast, when in reality we need to ask what God wants us to be doing. It is clear in Deuteronomy 11, we need to keep the commandments of God to receive God's mark upon us. Deuteronomy 11:18 ¶ Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.
I am committed to following JESUS Christ. He is my lord and savior. Jesus said,I am the way,the truth,the Life !! No one comes to the FATHER but by me ! I have committed my life to JESUS.❤
If you follow JESUS CHRIST, then you should have faith, repent of your sins and be baptized by one having authority, then receive the gift of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands, also by one having authority. These things were done by those in the early church and, as you may know, they have been restored in our day. Jesus said that those who believe _and are baptized_ will be saved, and those who _don't believe_ will be damned. Thus one may surmise that both faith and works (like baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit and living righteously).
@@johnroberts6695 you're not my priest but yes I follow Jesus Christ and there is a Father Son and Holy Spirit the Trinity is mentioned literally all throughout the Bible
@@ryanmozert» I don't think I'm anyone's priest, Ryan, but I am a respondent to your comments. As far as the Trinity is concerned, I've yet to find anything in the scriptures that mentions it. But if you believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and that they are one in purpose, then yes, you won't get any argument here. Latter-day Saints believe the Bible, but we have other scriptures that point the way to Christ. All prophets and all scripture point the way to him. As his emissaries, we preach faith in Christ, repentance, and baptism of water and the gift of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands by those having authority. Only through these things can one be saved and gain Eternal Life.
Those who are not against Christ are for him. Keep the peace please. I met a woman who was healed by a televangelist. She told me she heard him on tv and felt so compelled to touch the tv to be healed by him. She crawled on the floor with just her two arms and got the strength to touch the preacher through the tv and was healed. It was evident she couldnt walk beforehand because she still had the motorized scooter in her livingroom and the pile of doctor bills on her coffee table. I thought, this must've been done by the power of Satan. No, I was wrong. This woman had enough faith to be healed, her beliefs, whether right or wrong didn't matter, she had faith as large as the woman who touched Christ's garment.
A little dangerous to say that the giver of the blessing is wrong, it causes distrust in the liders and patriarchs of the church. I believe our interpretation is what is usually wrong not the patriarch. Our patriarchal blessing should be read as a personal scriptures, so just like reading any scriptures we need the help of the Holy Ghost and read the blessing in spirit of prayer. We also should focus more in the warnings and responsibilities in order to receive each blessing, is easy to focus in the promise and forget the conditions upon the promise will be received.
Something to remember. The church is true. The gosple is true. That will never change. The church is run by men and men make mistakes. It doesnt make the church less true.
As far as following the Prophet goes, think back to when certain individuals decided Joseph Smith was a fallen prophet. I don't want to end up like they did. I'm expecting to be confused and to not understand some things. Not understanding something doesn't make it wrong, it means you need more understanding.
On Come Back Podcast, a fellow who fell away and came back had the best analogy. He said, all the things that the naysayers pick apart the Prophet Joseph Smith about are just fluff. He wasn't perfect, but that doesn't change the fact that God used him for the restoration.
I am trying to be like Jesus... He made a whip and used it. He had a witty sarcastic humor. He was a stumbling block to many. He set high expectations and holds us to them. He did not mistake agency with permissiveness.
I have studied this topic in great depth since 1973. I have taken many classes too. The mark is physical. Satan cannot force the mark upon you, but the antichrist will impose great hardship on those who do not accept it (at first). Later on, those who refuse will be beheaded for not denying Jesus. I was very surprised, after joining our Church, we teach very little of the Book of Daniel and Revelation where most end time scripture is explained.
So you did all that studying back then but why are people starting to understand something different today. Like the Bible is opened up. Like you may have wasted all that time.
I agree - and we need more on the mark of the beast, and that in the end days over 50 percent will apostatize from the Church and how we counteract that.
Yes, C.B. You're quite correct that our faith doesn't study these things and I believe I know why, in four words: The Antichrist Is Islam. First, I'm utterly convinced that the prophets Ezekiel (38-39) and Zechariah (12-14) are describing the same event (Armageddon). Ezekiel tells us the nations that will attack Israel (Ezekiel 38:5-6) Second, while this will be an issue faced by the saints abroad (depending on their whereabouts), the saints in the Western Hemisphere will not be affected. The Bible tends to be, in the words of Joel Richardson, primarily Jerusalem-centric, and while we in the United States tend to think of ourselves as the center of everything, we simply aren't. (We have the Book of Mormon and the D&C for that.) The reason we don't teach what the Antichrist is is because we can't do missionary work to the Muslims if we're teaching ourselves and others that their religion is the Antichrist, even if it's true.
Excellent, tempered analysis. A tiny bit of further speculation: the very first Apple computer sold (well documented) was $666. The Steve’s (Jobs and Wozniak) just “picked a random number and thought it was funny” according to them. Probably was innocently motivated, but it is interesting that the mark is “the number of a man” or in other words a number according to our monetary system. Anyway, since that computer (in part) kicked off the popular computer revolution I think the “mark” will be a technologically based thing of some sort, made possible by computers. Anyway, who knows. So thrilled we have a prophet to follow.
Love your videos! May I add something interesting I’ve recently found during my studies- Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff and a few others taught that the NAME of the Beast (666) has reference to the number of false religions in the world. It is also likely symbolic in that it is ever short of perfection (the number 7) as you stated. Very interesting. I’ve often wondered what will become of the religions of the world, and why faith in Christ/God seems prophesied to be attacked and wain greatly before the second coming of Christ (as Joseph Fielding Smith taught in DoS). Further, I tend to reflect on what is meant in relation to the recent prophecy of President Nelson, that “In the coming days it will NOT BE POSSIBLE to survive spiritually without the constant, comforting and giving influence of the Holy Ghost.” Anyway, God bless and may we all keep our faith bright and strong!
I believe you're right Chris, I pretty much feel the same. The world is one God we don't want to follow but the separation will be extremely tough for some and not too hard for others that have been preparing themselves mentally and listening to president Nelson. By being mainly focus and moving closer to the Lord and holding on to the spirit. The spirit of the Lord and even the Holy Ghost will be like our crutches in our Journey. We will have to solely depend on the spirit of guidance and direction and to me this is more important than trying to figure out things I don't know just yet , they will come automatically in time if we continue to stay humble and pray. At this time many things are unknown to each of us and later they will be revealed to each of us personally if we desire it , we do all that we can do, the gift of the spirit will be there if we keep trying to Live and follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Amen. Came here to say this. Funny how we think ALL of this is in the future and that we have yet to 'fulfill' them. Tons is done, we just aren't looking at everything we have been given. Too much time spent on distractions
@@leswalker2639 Actually, I don't understand why the author of the video neglected Joseph Smiths explanation of the beast. He has recorded the most powerful and spiritual presentation possible right in a general conference meeting recorded! I've yet heard very few members of the church who know anything about it right there in the teachings of Joseph Smith. Let me show you what Joseph Smith says about the Revelation beast 666 that takes you to a full understanding. Forget the speculation in this video Joseph tells you exactly what the beast 666 is! Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
@@RLS424That's where you have to have the Holy Ghost bear witness to you (as he has me) that Jesus Christ restored the Gospel through Joseph Smith, and Joseph Smith did, indeed, see God the Father and His son, Jesus Christ. It takes a while to get the answer, but He will manifest it unto you by the power of the Holy Ghost. The Great and Abominable church had so many followers that the church of Christ's number were few, compared to that church. I have been taught all of my life in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, that it consisted of all of the other churches that form together and are not the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Simply be prepared. And weather in life or death. You will be with him when he comes. It’s by design that every generation is severely convinced that the lord is coming again during their lifetime. Or what would be the rush to prepare? THIS life. Mortality. Is the time to prepare to meet God. If we knew the savior was coming in 500 or 1000 years..we most certainly wouldn’t follow the guidance and counsel of priesthood leaders and procrastinate the day of our repentance. I will physically prepare, watch and pray to know and discern the latter day signed. But I am 10,000,000,000 times more concerned with my spiritual preparation.
I've said it before and I'll say it again I absolutely love the way you explain and teach things it's so clear to me It helps me so much just know that you touch one person with these videos and it means the world thank you
And yet, he leaves out all the material on this subject that Joseph Smith gave in a general conference concerning the beasts and their correct understanding. See" teachings of the prophet". Let me show you how much better Joseph Smith's understanding of the beast is in comparison. Joseph doesn't speculate like in this video Joseph Smith tells you exactly what the beast is. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
@@seanchaney3086 There is no such wording anywhere in your Bible that anybody ever accepted the mark. So, you don't know what you are talking about. Revelation 13 says ALL small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, already have the mark.Its man's fallen nature and therefore only through Christ can you possibly overcome that fallen nature and gain victory through the blood of Christ." Says Revelation 15:2" This scripture clearly describes the mark as something we must overcome within ourselves by gaining a spiritual victory. Christ died so we can overcome our fallen nature and not for computer chips or something physical outside of ourselves. God says we can only understand what this is by having wisdom. "Rev. 13:18" Common sense is that wisdom. John said all mankind is already marked by the beast. "Revel. 13"" "Both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, that doesn't leave anybody out of this, even the general authorities of the church. We all buy and sell because we all belong to this fallen world. The mark seems to be our fallen nature and our earthly mortal curse which rules this entire earth and controls the us all through Satan s beastly predatory economic system of mammon. Remember Satan rules earthly governments and offers Christ an Earthly throne! God's kingdom is the mark we must all aim for, right?. Only the LDS church gives you full access to that spiritual victory over the mark by sealing us to eternal life and thereby a rejection of our being sealed to this world and its fallen vices. No where does it say we are destroyed by God for having that mark but only (if we worship the mark.) You can't win a spiritual victory over something that you don't already have within your midst as a spiritual challenge."Rev 15:2" So, obviously the people you listen to about it can't understand and are not reading what the Bible describes..God wants us to use wisdom! A wise man tests before he talks...
I listen to the prophet tell us...prepare Spiritually, listen to the Holy Spirit, the mouthiece of the Lord. He will guide you. We are not paper doll cutouts, one quest is not for everyone, and those who are righteous, and prepared will do the right things, as God wants. I am sad for the chaos and confusion i see in our citizenry.
There is an explanation, but it is not a short one. Watch Mark Woodman's old video, "Who is the Antichrist". He presents 21 points from the Bible which together can only describe one entity. Identifying the beast first more easily leads to understanding his mark. People divide themselves into two classes before Christ's return; those with the mark and those who keep the commandments of God. See Rev.12:17, 14:12, 22:14. The angel's message of Rev.14:7 is very similar to Exod.20:11, the Sabbath commandment. This commandment is the one most ignored by Christianity.
Remember in the days of Joseph Smith that people were called to be Apostles and as soon as Joseph Smith struggled they called him a fallen Prophet and dissented and cause chaos in the church.
I have learned that following the prophet sometimes means following the Spirit as we are given to understand what the prophet is really saying. Many times there are layers of meaning and the counsel is veiled so as to protect the church.
JST Mark 9:40 Therefore, if thy hand offend thee, cut it off; or if thy brother offend thee and confess not and forsake not, he shall be cut off. It is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands, to go into hell. 41 For it is better for thee to enter into life without thy brother, than for thee and thy brother to be cast into hell; into the fire that never shall be quenched, where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 42 And again, if thy foot offend thee, cut it off; for he that is thy standard, by whom thou walkest, if he become a transgressor, he shall be cut off. 43 It is better for thee, to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell; into the fire that never shall be quenched. 44 Therefore, let every man stand or fall, by himself, and not for another; or not trusting another. 45 Seek unto my Father, and it shall be done in that very moment what ye shall ask, if ye ask in faith, believing that ye shall receive. 46 And if thine eye which seeth for thee, him that is appointed to watch over thee to show thee light, become a transgressor and offend thee, pluck him out. 47 It is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God, with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. 48 For it is better that thyself should be saved, than to be cast into hell with thy brother, where their worm dieth not, and where the fire is not quenched.
The author of the video simply speculated. Let me show you what Joseph Smith said to the saints about the beast 666in a general conference meeting. He tells you exactly what the beast is. Hear the prophet now. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link My name Paul Gregersen to get there
I agree heartily with that sentiment. What I have found surprising is that there is a segment of church membership that takes the stance on this topic and others, "If the Brethren aren't talking about it then it isn't going to happen, because surely they would warn us." To those folks I would refer to Elder Bednar's April 2019 talk 'Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing'. Just to name one of about 7 that I would recommend over the past 7 years. With all the rest of these coming from Pres. Nelson.
@@davidsprague6250 From what the Bible says John Already receaved the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The title of the book is "The Revelation of Jesus Christ given to John" Joseph Smith said it was the plainest book that he has ever read. No mention anywhere that a second Revelation will ever be needed. Instead God promises a special blessing to all those who read the book of Revelation! Joseph Smith says the beast is the natural man. That's old news in the book of Mormon. Nebuchadnezzar's dream and the stone cut out of the mountain is already in the D&C and book of Daniel. It's already church doctrine. The restoration is what it all means. The numbers in Daniel and John add up exactly to 1830. That's not new information either. All these things are already revealed by prophets today, it's just another witness to things we already know. The brethren and the Lord have asked us to study more than just a half an hour Sunday school lesson. We are to seek the entire cannon of scriptures for a full understanding on our own. We are not to be commanded in all things, but do many things on our own. He who must be commanded in all things is a slothful servant. Link UTube video BOA ep 16
While I agree with your statements at face value, I also think it important to recognize that we are indeed drawing ever nearer to the end. After all, that is the reason He provided us with those signs, so that we would be able to recognize them when the time came. On that basis, I also think that while establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with Christ is by far the highest priority, and that paying close attention to what the president of the Church says is also important, we do need also to recognize the characteristics of the mark of the beast. In other words, drop all the speculation (as you said) regarding the technology and whatever, and just look at the application of it. The prophecy is that the mark of the beast will be used as a criterion to determine whether or not you can buy and sell things. That one aspect is sufficient clarity, in my opinion. We're already being subjected to the normalization process leading up to that. First, it was applied to what they called "vaccine passports", and now they're beginning to apply it to new things already, but still connected to their "medicines" and things. Isn't that abundantly clear to tell us that whenever they start talking about requiring *anything* in order to buy and sell goods, that we can recognize it as a bad idea? It doesn't matter to what technology it may be tied, or to what condition of any kind. As soon as you hear the suggestion that *anything* be used as a condition for buying and selling throughout the world, you can recognize that it is evil. The obvious extension of that, as well as everything we've learned from our own lives and from the records we now hold as scripture, tell us that absolutely anything they try to force on the entire population is most likely going to be bad. These things are clear to us, and we need to be consciously aware of them, as we live our lives, as we seek confirmations from the Spirit and so on.
Soooooo soooooo good! Thank you for your time and effort in blessings all of us listening with better understanding and reminders to build our own testimonies ❤
@@seanchaney3086 You need to learn what's in your Bible and what's not in your Bible before you try to weaponize something you don't understand. There is no wording in the Bible saying someone takes the mark unless they accept our sin nature. Which everyone already has anyway at birth. John says ALL small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, already have the "Revelation 13" The only way you overcome the mark (of the fall ) and gain victory over the mark is through Christ's blood of the lamb through repentance. "Revelation 15:2" You've listened to speculators rather than read your own Bible to grasp what you are talking about. To get informed about your Bible link tube titled (BOA ep 16 ) by Gregersen to get there
Out of 1 Kings, 10:4 is: Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold; I have wondered if this is a reference to something about the beast that rises. Solomon became a fallen King. 6 as a number of the material world, incomplete, and repeated 2 times for emphasis. For your consideration.
Yes the 666 of Solomon. Let me show you Joseph Smiths address to the entire church on the meaning of the beast! It's recorded in the teachings of the prophet. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) Forget the speculation of this video. Joseph tells what the beast in Revelation actually is. Link UTube video ( BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
I agree with your commentary. One way Church members don’t follow the prophet is on politics. Both on what to vote on or not and things like no contention. There is too much speculation on many topics among the Church. There is too much criticism of our Church leaders and not enough obedience to what we know we should be doing. As Elder Holland noted, The Lord runs his Church with imperfect people. We are also imperfect in our knowledge and understanding of the scriptures. You mentioned the division in the Church on following the prophet. I’ve noticed that also. We know things are going to get worse before the Second Coming. We should all be more concerned about following the Lord through the prophet and less judgmental about others or topics we know little about
There has been such a religious fervor as of late. And even though i am a member of The church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints i sometimes find myself feeling the same way as Joseph Smith did. Everyone has an opinion. Even the leaders of the church have an opinion and not everything they say at the pulpit is thus saith the Lord. So really the only authoritive word on these things is the spirit. Not the prophet or apostles or religious scholars. Its actually very daunting and brings discouragement and disliking for religion in general. It is very difficult for me but what i try to do is silence all the opinions and voices, even the general authorities, and try to hear what the spirit is trying to teach me. How do i feal? What comes to mind?
@@janielanning9046 me neither... I wondered if it was something you could click if you were viewing this on your phone, which I can't - my phone is so old that I can't download apps, I can only make phone calls.
So, you're saying in 34AD, the people were justified by following Caiaphas? How would one decide if they were in a Caiaphas situation or not? I think there's a lot more gray area when it comes to following the prophet, Joseph Smith's has many quotes on the subject.
I giggled at your comparisson of going from 3 to 2 hour church. Many missed the point and the need to study at home! My 14 year old is taking online seminary. I think hed like to go back to an extra hour weekly at church! We also read the chapters in titles for the modules!! There wasnt time for the world! I compare my seminary experiance and when my husband taught, and call it sissy seminary. You could sleep through class and pass! This is not the same world as my high school days three decades ago. And since we did New Testament I'll use the comparisson from there, of putting on "Your Armor of God". Weve been off a week and we absolutely are changed! We started a movie last night and stopped it. There is less tolerance for the world! When you have worked to wear that armor, you are used to the work of wearing the armor! Deflecticting the world can be easy! Funny as one of the doctrinal mastery scriptures came to my mind. James 1:6 For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
As you were taking about having the Lord's Seal on their forehead, I was remembering what I learned about in the Old Testament with regards to a Levite Priest receiving his Covenant. A new Priest will have the blood of the sacrifice in his right ear, right thumb, and right big toe. A Levite Priest will also wear a golden plate on his forehead with the Words "Holiness to the Lord". In a similar way, Jesus Christ, the Ultimate Eternal Sacrifice, covers over our sins as we repent, through His Atonement. Similarly with the Levites in Ancient times, we make Covenants with God and will be covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Also, whenever we enter into a Temple, whether during a Dedication or for services in the Temple, each building has the inscription "Holiness to the Lord". I believe that as we choose to follow God, we can be like the Ancient Levites who were covered by the LORD symbolicly, and Spiritually through the Jesus Christ's Atonement. And as we actively and worthily enter the House of the Lord, we can serve in Holiness to the Lord.
This is very interesting. My main thought on this, especially in terms of being concerned or fearful about landing on the wrong side of whatever this is going to be, is that if we follow the current prophet at all times, there is never a need to fear. Therefore this is purely an academic exercise, as interesting as it is.
Thanks for your insights. I do watch outside the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints videos on different topics. The Spirit helps me to distinguish between right and wrong. I am so happy to have received the truth and follow the living prophet.
This video on the beast is only speculation. Why didn't he quote Joseph Smith who told the entire Church what the beast 666 was? It's in the teachings of the prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph already told us what this means! Here's proof. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
Unless we are talking about scriptures that are only symbolic such as a parable or an allegory, believing that a prophecy is "only symbolic" seems pretty close to believing the prophecy is not real.
No. It means you're open minded enough to think outside preconceived ideas. Example, The fall of Babylon must happen individually as well as physically for the whole world. There are many patterns, types and shadows. God's prophecy's are fulfilled over and over and over.
Joseph Smith told you exactly what the beast 666 means in a general conference meeting to the entire church. Forget the speculation come hear the prophet. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link My name Paul Gregersen to get there
I've heard from prophets since I was a kid (SWK) and more that we are a chosen generation who were prepared to be here when the Savior comes. My patriarchal blessing tells me the same. Are you suggesting they are wrong??
I love your videos, thank you for your effort. It is inspiring to listen at you since it gives me the willing to study more deeply. I watch your videos from Spain! 😁
I love this video so much for so many reasons. While I don’t know what the mark of the beast will be, I know that a loving Father in Heaven won’t make it hard for us to figure out when the time comes. It will be clear to us, whether literal or symbolic. We will not have to question or speculate “is this it?”. Those who accept the mark of the beast (who are members of the church) will have an open knowledge of the choice and choose to follow the world over the latter day prophet.
I wonder how clear it will be when we are warned that even the very elect will be deceived. I believe having the type of personal revelation President Nelson has warned us to develop, even "to seek to be taught by the Lord himself" is key to enduring when the time comes. What if it comes so subtly we don't recognize we are in a pot of boiling water until it's too late. The influence of Babylon and worldly culture is in every home already. There's even a segment of church members that want to bring worldly influences into the temples. Persecution, even from church members come from holding the line and not allowing the world's influence into sacred ordinances. The only sign that we are not there yet is the intense persecution that will fall on those that stand strong hasn't happened. Having your life taken will be an act of mercy compared to what will fall upon those who will need to endure the wine press. A mere testimony will not be enough, as it will seem as though God has abandoned the Saints during this period. To end on a positive note, for those who will not be shaken, the refining fire will produce the type of Saints who ascended with Enoch in that great city. A people truly prepared and purified to receive the Lord at His second coming. The challenge is to become such a person now, before we are "compelled". To become redeemed from the fall while in this life. And that takes a level of belief few people have, and requires a price even fewer are willing to pay.
@@irokruok you brought up a good point. I think I should clarify that for those who have a solid foundation in the gospel and are truly converted to the Lord on their hearts, we will be able to see the “mark of the beast” clearly when that time comes. And I also believe that there will be others who have yet to find the gospel, but love God fully in their hearts who will be drawn closer to the Church at that time because they will recognize the “mark of the beast” perhaps not fully what it is but that it’s something against God. However, like you said, there will be many members of the church (the very elect) and even outside who have not the word of God written on their hearts and mind who will be deceived because they did not do the work to develop a strong testimony and keep it going (like the women and oil lamps parable). I guess my point is that if we can truly say in our hearts that we are doing everything we can to build our foundation strong in Christ and His gospel, we shouldn’t live in fear of mistakenly choosing the “mark of the beast” when that time comes. We have to remember that God loves us and WANTS us to success. We just need to do our part to continually strengthen our testimony and knowledge base in the gospel.
I don’t know, I know a sister who is very faithful, but anytime I comment about how incredible it is that the prophecy that the last days would be shortened for the elect’s sake is being fulfilled before our eyes she says “oh time just goes by faster as you get older” I don’t think that means she won’t be prepared but I do think when what is coming becomes undeniable it will really come as a shock. I think anyone who loves God will not want to take part in the mark of the beast because of everything it comes with: worshipping the beast and his wickedness.
The mark of the beast is an applied to those in America. The reason why if I was given the portion of Isaiah and the portion of revelations that was used in the book of Mormon was because those portions apply directly to America and the other portions apply to the rest of the world. Therefore, before the mark of the beast as he been implemented in the world, we will already have redeemed in the new Jerusalem, and the saints of god will already have been gathered there.
You mention that the Church recognizes "Joseph Smith's New Translation of the Bible" as being accurate. I cannot find the reference on the Church's website of this being "trusted"
First thing I think of from this speculation is the role of Tefillin in Judaism, which is used as a sign to bind the heart and mind to God and the commandments. However, the mark of the beast would be what binds the heart and mind on the carnal and rebellious, even as how in genesis man is the last creation of the 6th day, yet there needed to be a 7th day for completion. All speculation, but interesting all the same
Brother, is there something written about you? Your lessons are so appreciated and well done. It would be nice to know a bit about you. Thank you for sharing your excellent work!
Actually the author of this video has neglected Joseph Smith's teachings about the beast 666 that he gave in a general conference to the entire church. A much better understanding than the speculation of this video. Very few church members study it. Why? It's recorded in the teachings of the prophet. Let me show you what Joseph Smith said that takes a lot farther than the speculation in this video. Joseph Smith actually told us what the beast is. See it now with your own eyes. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
Have you looked into parallels between the signs of Jesus’s return in Christianity vs Islam? Lots of interesting parallels there but from seemingly opposite perspectives. Also some interesting comparisons between the original writing of the mark and the Arabic writing of “in the name of Allah”… curious your thoughts.
You don't have to wait to know what the 666 beast means. Joseph Smith reveals it in a general conference meeting to the entire church. It's in the teachings of the prophet J. Smith but few read it! This video only speculates do let me take you to what Joseph Smith taught the early saints in general conference. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16 by) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
This video has stirred up a lot of stuff here Mr.Prince! However like you said in many instances we need to be like Adam in - In saying - I know not save the Lord commanded me! So many times the answer to a scripture can be found IN the scripture I have found, And like you stated, you need to go back and read Daniel - Ezekiel and Isaiah. And having the blessing of God talking to us again in our day. Read Joseph Smith writings - D & C - Book of Mormon and the Oracles of God - Apostles and Prophets of today! It takes a lot of discipline I tell ya! Not to speculate. And then to Trust God to reveal just what He means about things there in. With that being said, I venture to say the Mark -sealed in our heads - whether it be God's Mark or the Beast. It has to be with Priesthood or Political power. If you worship God and his Son Jesus Christ the Mark you receive is Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost - by the laying on of hands by God's Priesthood Authority. The Political Mark - you receive by whatsoever will be the designation- a special card - registering with a government entity - as a supporter of the same. You will strongly identify with either a Political power or give your allegiance to it! Hense in your forehead -your thoughts and ideology. Your hand -is your works your efforts! Or you will identify with God and His Son and the Gospel will occupy your thoughts - Forehead above all things. Your hands -works and efforts will be Jesus based. These are just my humble thoughts on the matter. As for the Number 666 the movies have pretty much sealed our minds up on it? However, Daniel seems to say to us that he is a man! A human being! Though he will do great miracles along with his false prophet - he will still be nothing but a man! So the answer of 666? God is showing us His scientific understanding, I think! Because we will be science rooted at that time! Look at AI how it is being advanced? We will have so little trust in ANYTHING that we will be ripe for the Anti -Christ and his prophet! A scientific clue God gave can be found in 666 - I think -though the true interpretation will be revealed by God Chosen Prophet - I am taking a personal liberty to say It is just what God said a man! Science says man broken down to his most base being. Man is made of carbon, which has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons. 666 is the number of a man! Just like God said. I for one like Adam says - I know not save the Lord has revealed somethings to John the revelator! He has not yet made clear to me just what He means and this being the case. God Is Not Dead nor doth He sleep as the song says. So I will wait and ask of Him just what He means!
I think it’s both. Have you heard the davos crowd speak? How about the Klaus? These people are building a one world gov as we speak, and forcing us to get the chip implants in hand or head is part of it. They are already working on creating an ID for everyone. Funny enough the project is called ID2020
This video is speculation only. Let me show you how Joseph Smith reveals exactly what the beast 666 actually is in a general conference. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) by Paul Gregersen to get there
The mark of the beast is the separation of the world, and move towards the Lord, with no more desire of the world. Either you're for one and against the other ones, so where do you stand before this world is over. We all know where you have to stand after this world is over.
The Lord is my shepherd, I will continue and serve the Lord. Finish my mission on Earth, then I'm ready to get away from this place. I'm ready to go back home. I know when my mission is over here and I quit breathing, I'm headed home. I will not come back unless the Lord need to be to keep serving a mission.
I often think of how John and Nostradamus could describe their visions...tanks, planes, rockets, drones, etc...with what they lived with in their times.
A denomination is defined as existing within a specific country. There are 33,000+ total of these "Christian denominations" in 238 total countries. These 33,000 are subdivided into "6 major ecclesiastical-cultural mega-blocs", and ordering them by denomination size we have (I am rounding up or down slightly for convenience, using the year 2000 figures) : Independents (about 22000) Protestants (about 9000) "Marginals" (about 1600) Orthodox (781) Roman Catholics (242) Anglicans (168) So the 33,000 number is from the total of these 6 mega-blocs: 22000 + 9000 + 1600 + 781 + 242 + 168 = 33,000+ So which one is right? depends on who you ask, ask a Jehovah's witness and they will affirm they are, ask a seventh day Adventist and he will tell you they are, ask a Mormon and they will say they are. by the way all three of these were connected to William Miller, the preacher that predicted Christ would come in 1844, he made one more prediction and it was heralded as the great disappointment, all three of the above had dealings with Miller. and three churches were founded out of the ashes of Millerism. Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Nothing has prevailed against the Church that Jesus started, to say so is to make Jesus a liar, anyone who claims they are just restoring what Jesus started is a bold-faced liar, in order to restore something, it must need restoration meaning it fell or was in some way prevailed against, but Jesus said even the gates of Hell would not prevail against His church. all of those 33,000 have come way after Jesus true Church which has come down to us alive and well and is made up of individuals that Love God, love His word and love the Truth, Jesus church does not have a proper name or title it is simply His people reading, believing, and doing His word. the 33,000 denominations were all started by men or women and have come pretty much in the last 500 years thereabouts. the True Church of Jesus came before all of these and is still going strong today. they assemble themselves together and speak the truth as they are lead by the Spirit.
When Isaiah prophesied about things that would roar like lions And fly We all know that he was seeing cars and planes. those who were in the between time would have ALL interpreted it wrong… as it wasn’t even invented yet. Further to my point… bringing the gospel to all the world… internet fulfilled that prophecy and they wouldn’t have even comprehend it even a few decades ago. I do believe we are in the same position… it has not been created yet and we can’t even fathom what is coming… however I will say my theory is that we are witnessing the birth of it through AI. Here we are humans creating vessels in which we place our knowledge. Then trying to turn them out on their own to make choices. That is a striking parallel to Christ creating us and placing his “light” knowledge in us. In 20 yrs I could see that technology being the antichrist. It is the exact opposite
I’ve had the same thought about AI. It would seem a certain amount of logical for it to become the Antichrist. Where it is a creation of man like the golden calf, has no strict form like god and would probably find that free will is what causes humanity to do the things both good and bad. I really appreciate your thoughts on the mark of the beast.
@@portersorensen8814 well the mark of the beast to me is the “natural” man. The number six is the number of a man. That’s what the scripture says. 6 is not 7 meaning perfection… it always falls short…. And without Christs atonement non of us will ascend to perfection… or completion 7. We will always be a 6 Then it is repeated 3 times… and where do we see that. When God repeats things 3 times it is final. So to me the mark of the beast is simply the natural man that is an enemy to God. And those who choose their natural man tendencies will always be a 6…. 666. Said 3 times. That is Final. Think about buying and selling… who’s head is on money. Man’s. “give to Caesar that which is Caesars and God, that which is God.” We can’t buy or sell Without the mark… it’s those who work with their hands and focus with their minds on money. Don’t give to the poor ect…Zion will have no money… you will give and help others because you have the mark of God in your focus ( forehead) your thoughts. Charity. Pure love of Christ. President Nelson’s talk overcoming the world is very profound… the part about what ever the “natural” man does do the opposite and you are overcoming the world. Or moving to perfection in Christ My thoughts anyways. To me all this other stuff trying to figure out who has the mark and chips and everything is a distraction. It’s just simple wisdom. Those who stay in the natural man state have the mark
We assume that's what Isaiah saw. By your own argument, it could be the next generation of cars and planes. In the future we might be flying around like the Jetsons and that's what he saw. 🤷♀️
If the mark is not a literal thing, then how do those who receive it get a grievous and noisome sore? Also how does Jesus pour out his wrath on the seat of the beast and those who received the mark? Scripture seems to point out that it's a literal mark and it'll make those who receive it very sick.
@@sneediusrexius the Mark of the beast will make you denounce Jesus. That's why you're eternally damned to hell. The rejection of Jesus, and putting your faith in the evil beast system.
@@averagegamer2471 It causes the abomination of desolation, it changes a person from the image of God to an abomination. Jesus died for human beings, not chimeric hybrids. People put their faith in the evil beast system when they tried to save their life against the c-virus by rolling up their sleeves taking the 666 pharmakeia. Or they wanted to cling unto their mammon providing job. Or they were lukewarm and didnt want to be isolated, but instead wanted to travel, go to cinema, bar, nightclubs, enjoying the world breaking 1 john 2:15-17. People are decieved into taking the mark. Satan was always a deciever, he will not put up sign "Take mark, forfeit salvation". Scripture says over and over again "do not be decieved".
This is great. Thank you! I love this piece of artwork to start this! - fantastic! According to the artist, the Mark of the Beast, apparently, is having blue human eyes ... hey, like me! maybe there are some other marks, spiritual marks, that we can look for, like are talked about here in this great GL video. Thanks again! :)
I think the mark of the beast will be us placing a picture of the last speaker of the house or a picture of Trumps opponent when he was elected, on our foreheads 😂
Lateinos was the founder of the Latin Empire L = 30 A = 01 T = 300 E = 05 I = 10 N = 50 O = 70 S = 200 Greek Numerals To The Pope And The False Prophet
Judgment (pestilence): Plot against an anointed of God. "Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them". Jeremiah 11:11
I know this is off topic here but can't find an apropiate place to comment. In the many scriptures we have, the Beast is seen rising out of the many waters. Waters are often used to represent multitudes of people. So It seems to me that the Beast is seen to rise from among a group of people with similar intentions. Consider what is happening in Israel today, it seems to me that the Beast comes from among the Muslim nations who support each other.
You are close. Revelation 17:15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. But the waters are world-wide. For more on this topic, No King But Caesar & The Return Of The Melchisedec is available online at Advantage Books. Peace to all.
So my question is, with the Bible's translation being less than accurate, even with J.S. input, why can't the Lord clarify and reveal the sealed portion of the BOM, which basically is the Book of Revelation plus. If it is for our benefit at some "future day", why wait until it is too late to do the world any good? Pretty rhetorical question I know, but it doesn't make sense.
I noted that the symbolism of the forehead and hand as indicative of that which we choose to do and think. We mark ourselves such as with the case of the Amlicites following in forbidden courses or keep ourselves pure (with the Savior's assistance and strengthening of course).
Very interesting commentary. Sis Nelson said to listen carefully to the prophet when he speaks "from the pulpit". We must be careful to remember Pres Nelson's admonition to "Hear Him" and to "Come Follow Him" meaning of course, to follow the Savior and to listen to the Holy Ghost. There seem to be members who have begun worshipping the prophet. They are taking the easy route by not praying for confirmation from the Lord as to what He would have them do in certain circumstances. I don't like the terminology to walk "in lock step". The Apostles and First Presidency all discuss situations, pray and discuss.l again. "Let us reason together." We have been taught by the prophet, from the pulpit that we need to refine our ability to hear the Holy Ghost. (Paraphrasing).
I so agree
I believe we are to listen to the prophets words (hear him ) listen and pray about the things we were from the prophet !
Don’t worship the prophet
Pray and use our gift of the Holy Ghost!
That helped me to hear him and receive personal revelation so I too don’t believe in being in lockstep
Yes, for example the maker of this video tells us we don't have any direction about what John describes as the beast in Revelation or how to mark what it is. A short investigation proves that Joseph Smith himself revealed exactly what the beast found clearly in "the teachings of the prophet." He said to avoid contention it is necessary that it be known. John describes the kingdoms of Daniel as beasts but, "I say it is instead the inhabitants of those worldly kingdoms who are evil and abominable characters full of murder and hate and every act of carnality."Joseph reveals the beast to be man's carnal nature that destroys the earth right in a general conference as recorded forever more. The same carnal nature that destroyed the nephites. The natural man is the beast who is 666. Why has this been entirely overlooked by millions of saints including the man in the above video? Here is the greatest mystery in the entire church. Joseph revealed what millions are trying to figure out from the Bible for 2000 years now. Clearly Christ already gave John the Revelation of Jesus Christ as he titled it right in the title itself in Revelation one. General.authorities are very busy sometimes not having time to ask God every question spreading out there. Obviously the blacks in the priesthood took years to finally get around to asking God to clarify it. John in the Bible clearly says a man ( hardly recognized ) will decode the 666 by using math not revelation. Jesus already gave John the timelines and numbers to calculate. Challenging someone to count it up! "Verse 18" Obviously John asks everyone to let or (allow) this man to decode the math pertaining to this. "Revel. 13:18" Perhaps church members expect a prophet to do the math and not someone simply able to understand the math? John however warns that the understanding of this question only will only come by "HIM" who has the right mathematical understanding to decode this. "Revelation 13:18" Thereby not needing a new Revelation from Christ because Jesus already gave John the codes and clues to resolve his Revelation already. So who will allow this man to decode this when he shows up? Will church members allow him to be recognized if he's not known in salt lake? To find out the link UTube (BOA ep I6)
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Joseph Smith and you seem to have made the same error with prophecy. Revelation gives about 12 clues as to the identity of the Antichrist beast. That's like getting a room full of people, asking them to stand up, asking women to sit down, asking bald men to sit down, asking men under 40 to sit down etc. Every clue narrows the field. In prophecy it either fit's everything perfectly or it's wrong. Daniel is the key to unlocking Revelation. The beasts in Daniel describe the powers of the time. They exactly match the metal man too. 1798 saw the wound of one beast and the acknowledgement of the new one rising. Please watch a video by Hope through prophecy called the little horn power. Study each clue and fact provided and it'll make everything clearer. They also have a video on the mark of the beast. Once you know how to identify the beast, you'll understand their mark of authority better. Another mistake people make is the gand and forehead are symbolic for our actions and thoughts. This video is good in that he's cautious and uses reasoning, but unfortunately he hasn't studied Daniel or he'd be able to see the links with the 1st beast in revelation and the 4th beast in Daniel. The 2nd beast in revelation is the USA.
I find greater clarity when I study the mark of God, given to the righteous who keep the commandments of God. Same words, hand or forhead (frontlets between eyes). So often we try to decide how we're going to avoid getting the mark of the beast, when in reality we need to ask what God wants us to be doing. It is clear in Deuteronomy 11, we need to keep the commandments of God to receive God's mark upon us.
Deuteronomy 11:18 ¶ Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.
Good point! I agree!
I am committed to following JESUS Christ. He is my lord and savior. Jesus said,I am the way,the truth,the Life !! No one comes to the FATHER but by me ! I have committed my life to JESUS.❤
good.
Now give to the poor
If you follow JESUS CHRIST, then you should have faith, repent of your sins and be baptized by one having authority, then receive the gift of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands, also by one having authority.
These things were done by those in the early church and, as you may know, they have been restored in our day.
Jesus said that those who believe _and are baptized_ will be saved, and those who _don't believe_ will be damned. Thus one may surmise that both faith and works (like baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit and living righteously).
@@johnroberts6695 you're not my priest but yes I follow Jesus Christ and there is a Father Son and Holy Spirit the Trinity is mentioned literally all throughout the Bible
@@ryanmozert» I don't think I'm anyone's priest, Ryan, but I am a respondent to your comments. As far as the Trinity is concerned, I've yet to find anything in the scriptures that mentions it. But if you believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and that they are one in purpose, then yes, you won't get any argument here. Latter-day Saints believe the Bible, but we have other scriptures that point the way to Christ. All prophets and all scripture point the way to him. As his emissaries, we preach faith in Christ, repentance, and baptism of water and the gift of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands by those having authority. Only through these things can one be saved and gain Eternal Life.
Those who are not against Christ are for him. Keep the peace please.
I met a woman who was healed by a televangelist. She told me she heard him on tv and felt so compelled to touch the tv to be healed by him. She crawled on the floor with just her two arms and got the strength to touch the preacher through the tv and was healed. It was evident she couldnt walk beforehand because she still had the motorized scooter in her livingroom and the pile of doctor bills on her coffee table. I thought, this must've been done by the power of Satan. No, I was wrong. This woman had enough faith to be healed, her beliefs, whether right or wrong didn't matter, she had faith as large as the woman who touched Christ's garment.
A little dangerous to say that the giver of the blessing is wrong, it causes distrust in the liders and patriarchs of the church. I believe our interpretation is what is usually wrong not the patriarch. Our patriarchal blessing should be read as a personal scriptures, so just like reading any scriptures we need the help of the Holy Ghost and read the blessing in spirit of prayer. We also should focus more in the warnings and responsibilities in order to receive each blessing, is easy to focus in the promise and forget the conditions upon the promise will be received.
Some leaders - including patriarchs - mess up in major ways, you know
Something to remember. The church is true. The gosple is true. That will never change. The church is run by men and men make mistakes. It doesnt make the church less true.
It's a little dangerous to trust a Patriarchal blessing blindly. It's your blessing. You have the right to know if It's inspired.
As far as following the Prophet goes, think back to when certain individuals decided Joseph Smith was a fallen prophet. I don't want to end up like they did. I'm expecting to be confused and to not understand some things. Not understanding something doesn't make it wrong, it means you need more understanding.
On Come Back Podcast, a fellow who fell away and came back had the best analogy. He said, all the things that the naysayers pick apart the Prophet Joseph Smith about are just fluff. He wasn't perfect, but that doesn't change the fact that God used him for the restoration.
Agreed.
I am trying to be like Jesus... He made a whip and used it. He had a witty sarcastic humor. He was a stumbling block to many. He set high expectations and holds us to them. He did not mistake agency with permissiveness.
I have studied this topic in great depth since 1973. I have taken many classes too. The mark is physical. Satan cannot force the mark upon you, but the antichrist will impose great hardship on those who do not accept it (at first). Later on, those who refuse will be beheaded for not denying Jesus. I was very surprised, after joining our Church, we teach very little of the Book of Daniel and Revelation where most end time scripture is explained.
So you did all that studying back then but why are people starting to understand something different today. Like the Bible is opened up. Like you may have wasted all that time.
@@jeffouellette9946 studying God's word is never a waste of time! Why would you make such a comment?
I agree - and we need more on the mark of the beast, and that in the end days over 50 percent will apostatize from the Church and how we counteract that.
Yes, C.B. You're quite correct that our faith doesn't study these things and I believe I know why, in four words: The Antichrist Is Islam.
First, I'm utterly convinced that the prophets Ezekiel (38-39) and Zechariah (12-14) are describing the same event (Armageddon). Ezekiel tells us the nations that will attack Israel (Ezekiel 38:5-6) Second, while this will be an issue faced by the saints abroad (depending on their whereabouts), the saints in the Western Hemisphere will not be affected. The Bible tends to be, in the words of Joel Richardson, primarily Jerusalem-centric, and while we in the United States tend to think of ourselves as the center of everything, we simply aren't. (We have the Book of Mormon and the D&C for that.)
The reason we don't teach what the Antichrist is is because we can't do missionary work to the Muslims if we're teaching ourselves and others that their religion is the Antichrist, even if it's true.
@John Roberts
Wouldn't your church be responsible ? For teaching correct doctrine.
You Make less + less sense here.......
Excellent, tempered analysis. A tiny bit of further speculation: the very first Apple computer sold (well documented) was $666. The Steve’s (Jobs and Wozniak) just “picked a random number and thought it was funny” according to them. Probably was innocently motivated, but it is interesting that the mark is “the number of a man” or in other words a number according to our monetary system. Anyway, since that computer (in part) kicked off the popular computer revolution I think the “mark” will be a technologically based thing of some sort, made possible by computers. Anyway, who knows. So thrilled we have a prophet to follow.
‘Apple’ in Latin is Malum and ‘evil’ in Latin is also Malum. Just saying…
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I just saw that! 😬
Love your videos! May I add something interesting I’ve recently found during my studies- Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff and a few others taught that the NAME of the Beast (666) has reference to the number of false religions in the world. It is also likely symbolic in that it is ever short of perfection (the number 7) as you stated.
Very interesting. I’ve often wondered what will become of the religions of the world, and why faith in Christ/God seems prophesied to be attacked and wain greatly before the second coming of Christ (as Joseph Fielding Smith taught in DoS). Further, I tend to reflect on what is meant in relation to the recent prophecy of President Nelson, that “In the coming days it will NOT BE POSSIBLE to survive spiritually without the constant, comforting and giving influence of the Holy Ghost.”
Anyway, God bless and may we all keep our faith bright and strong!
I believe you're right Chris, I pretty much feel the same. The world is one God we don't want to follow but the separation will be extremely tough for some and not too hard for others that have been preparing themselves mentally and listening to president Nelson. By being mainly focus and moving closer to the Lord and holding on to the spirit. The spirit of the Lord and even the Holy Ghost will be like our crutches in our Journey. We will have to solely depend on the spirit of guidance and direction and to me this is more important than trying to figure out things I don't know just yet , they will come automatically in time if we continue to stay humble and pray. At this time many things are unknown to each of us and later they will be revealed to each of us personally if we desire it , we do all that we can do, the gift of the spirit will be there if we keep trying to Live and follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Christian Homestead has a video on 666 meaning all other churches according to the early prophets, very interesting.
Amen. Came here to say this. Funny how we think ALL of this is in the future and that we have yet to 'fulfill' them. Tons is done, we just aren't looking at everything we have been given. Too much time spent on distractions
@@warner631 that is one of the problems is a little distraction in the world.
@@leswalker2639 Actually, I don't understand why the author of the video neglected Joseph Smiths explanation of the beast. He has recorded the most powerful and spiritual presentation possible right in a general conference meeting recorded! I've yet heard very few members of the church who know anything about it right there in the teachings of Joseph Smith. Let me show you what Joseph Smith says about the Revelation beast 666 that takes you to a full understanding. Forget the speculation in this video Joseph tells you exactly what the beast 666 is! Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
Great job!! For your next impossible topic, please cover "The Great and Abominable Church" 😀😀😀
You might be in it.
Survivors of residential school have their own opinion on that one.
@@RLS424That's where you have to have the Holy Ghost bear witness to you (as he has me) that Jesus Christ restored the Gospel through Joseph Smith, and Joseph Smith did, indeed, see God the Father and His son, Jesus Christ. It takes a while to get the answer, but He will manifest it unto you by the power of the Holy Ghost. The Great and Abominable church had so many followers that the church of Christ's number were few, compared to that church. I have been taught all of my life in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, that it consisted of all of the other churches that form together and are not the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Simply be prepared. And weather in life or death. You will be with him when he comes.
It’s by design that every generation is severely convinced that the lord is coming again during their lifetime. Or what would be the rush to prepare? THIS life. Mortality. Is the time to prepare to meet God. If we knew the savior was coming in 500 or 1000 years..we most certainly wouldn’t follow the guidance and counsel of priesthood leaders and procrastinate the day of our repentance.
I will physically prepare, watch and pray to know and discern the latter day signed. But I am 10,000,000,000 times more concerned with my spiritual preparation.
I've said it before and I'll say it again I absolutely love the way you explain and teach things it's so clear to me It helps me so much just know that you touch one person with these videos and it means the world thank you
And yet, he leaves out all the material on this subject that Joseph Smith gave in a general conference concerning the beasts and their correct understanding. See" teachings of the prophet". Let me show you how much better Joseph Smith's understanding of the beast is in comparison. Joseph doesn't speculate like in this video Joseph Smith tells you exactly what the beast is. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
@@seanchaney3086 There is no such wording anywhere in your Bible that anybody ever accepted the mark. So, you don't know what you are talking about. Revelation 13 says ALL small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, already have the mark.Its man's fallen nature and therefore only through Christ can you possibly overcome that fallen nature and gain victory through the blood of Christ." Says Revelation 15:2" This scripture clearly describes the mark as something we must overcome within ourselves by gaining a spiritual victory. Christ died so we can overcome our fallen nature and not for computer chips or something physical outside of ourselves. God says we can only understand what this is by having wisdom. "Rev. 13:18" Common sense is that wisdom. John said all mankind is already marked by the beast. "Revel. 13"" "Both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, that doesn't leave anybody out of this, even the general authorities of the church. We all buy and sell because we all belong to this fallen world. The mark seems to be our fallen nature and our earthly mortal curse which rules this entire earth and controls the us all through Satan s beastly predatory economic system of mammon. Remember Satan rules earthly governments and offers Christ an Earthly throne! God's kingdom is the mark we must all aim for, right?. Only the LDS church gives you full access to that spiritual victory over the mark by sealing us to eternal life and thereby a rejection of our being sealed to this world and its fallen vices. No where does it say we are destroyed by God for having that mark but only (if we worship the mark.) You can't win a spiritual victory over something that you don't already have within your midst as a spiritual challenge."Rev 15:2" So, obviously the people you listen to about it can't understand and are not reading what the Bible describes..God wants us to use wisdom! A wise man tests before he talks...
@@seanchaney3086 Link UTube video BOA ep 16 to learn what the mark is by Bible verses they ignore.
Would someone be kind enough to tell me how to download the study guide and timeline. I can't find them in the links above. Thank you
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I listen to the prophet tell us...prepare Spiritually, listen to the Holy Spirit, the mouthiece of the Lord. He will guide you. We are not paper doll cutouts, one quest is not for everyone, and those who are righteous, and prepared will do the right things, as God wants. I am sad for the chaos and confusion i see in our citizenry.
what prophet
@@ryanmozert president Russell M Nelson
@@sierrar7647 oh please. The last prophet was John Book of Revelations actually John the Baptist what do you want drugs
You can't hear the Holy Spirit once you taking the swab
@ryanjohnson3922 clearly she doesn't see it the way you do. So why get all butt hurt.
“Shorter lines at Walmart” 😂 who hasn’t been waiting for those days haha? Great insight thanks for the video!
There is an explanation, but it is not a short one. Watch Mark Woodman's old video, "Who is the Antichrist". He presents 21 points from the Bible which together can only describe one entity. Identifying the beast first more easily leads to understanding his mark. People divide themselves into two classes before Christ's return; those with the mark and those who keep the commandments of God. See Rev.12:17, 14:12, 22:14. The angel's message of Rev.14:7 is very similar to Exod.20:11, the Sabbath commandment. This commandment is the one most ignored by Christianity.
Remember in the days of Joseph Smith that people were called to be Apostles and as soon as Joseph Smith struggled they called him a fallen Prophet and dissented and cause chaos in the church.
I have learned that following the prophet sometimes means following the Spirit as we are given to understand what the prophet is really saying. Many times there are layers of meaning and the counsel is veiled so as to protect the church.
JST Mark 9:40 Therefore, if thy hand offend thee, cut it off; or if thy brother offend thee and confess not and forsake not, he shall be cut off. It is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands, to go into hell. 41 For it is better for thee to enter into life without thy brother, than for thee and thy brother to be cast into hell; into the fire that never shall be quenched, where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 42 And again, if thy foot offend thee, cut it off; for he that is thy standard, by whom thou walkest, if he become a transgressor, he shall be cut off. 43 It is better for thee, to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell; into the fire that never shall be quenched. 44 Therefore, let every man stand or fall, by himself, and not for another; or not trusting another. 45 Seek unto my Father, and it shall be done in that very moment what ye shall ask, if ye ask in faith, believing that ye shall receive. 46 And if thine eye which seeth for thee, him that is appointed to watch over thee to show thee light, become a transgressor and offend thee, pluck him out. 47 It is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God, with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. 48 For it is better that thyself should be saved, than to be cast into hell with thy brother, where their worm dieth not, and where the fire is not quenched.
The author of the video simply speculated. Let me show you what Joseph Smith said to the saints about the beast 666in a general conference meeting. He tells you exactly what the beast is. Hear the prophet now. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link My name Paul Gregersen to get there
I agree heartily with that sentiment.
What I have found surprising is that there is a segment of church membership that takes the stance on this topic and others, "If the Brethren aren't talking about it then it isn't going to happen, because surely they would warn us." To those folks I would refer to Elder Bednar's April 2019 talk 'Prepared to Obtain Every Needful Thing'. Just to name one of about 7 that I would recommend over the past 7 years. With all the rest of these coming from Pres. Nelson.
@@davidsprague6250 From what the Bible says John Already receaved the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The title of the book is "The Revelation of Jesus Christ given to John" Joseph Smith said it was the plainest book that he has ever read. No mention anywhere that a second Revelation will ever be needed. Instead God promises a special blessing to all those who read the book of Revelation! Joseph Smith says the beast is the natural man. That's old news in the book of Mormon. Nebuchadnezzar's dream and the stone cut out of the mountain is already in the D&C and book of Daniel. It's already church doctrine. The restoration is what it all means. The numbers in Daniel and John add up exactly to 1830. That's not new information either. All these things are already revealed by prophets today, it's just another witness to things we already know. The brethren and the Lord have asked us to study more than just a half an hour Sunday school lesson. We are to seek the entire cannon of scriptures for a full understanding on our own. We are not to be commanded in all things, but do many things on our own. He who must be commanded in all things is a slothful servant. Link UTube video BOA ep 16
While I agree with your statements at face value, I also think it important to recognize that we are indeed drawing ever nearer to the end. After all, that is the reason He provided us with those signs, so that we would be able to recognize them when the time came.
On that basis, I also think that while establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with Christ is by far the highest priority, and that paying close attention to what the president of the Church says is also important, we do need also to recognize the characteristics of the mark of the beast. In other words, drop all the speculation (as you said) regarding the technology and whatever, and just look at the application of it. The prophecy is that the mark of the beast will be used as a criterion to determine whether or not you can buy and sell things. That one aspect is sufficient clarity, in my opinion.
We're already being subjected to the normalization process leading up to that. First, it was applied to what they called "vaccine passports", and now they're beginning to apply it to new things already, but still connected to their "medicines" and things.
Isn't that abundantly clear to tell us that whenever they start talking about requiring *anything* in order to buy and sell goods, that we can recognize it as a bad idea?
It doesn't matter to what technology it may be tied, or to what condition of any kind. As soon as you hear the suggestion that *anything* be used as a condition for buying and selling throughout the world, you can recognize that it is evil.
The obvious extension of that, as well as everything we've learned from our own lives and from the records we now hold as scripture, tell us that absolutely anything they try to force on the entire population is most likely going to be bad.
These things are clear to us, and we need to be consciously aware of them, as we live our lives, as we seek confirmations from the Spirit and so on.
Soooooo soooooo good! Thank you for your time and effort in blessings all of us listening with better understanding and reminders to build our own testimonies ❤
@@seanchaney3086 You need to learn what's in your Bible and what's not in your Bible before you try to weaponize something you don't understand. There is no wording in the Bible saying someone takes the mark unless they accept our sin nature. Which everyone already has anyway at birth. John says ALL small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, already have the "Revelation 13" The only way you overcome the mark (of the fall ) and gain victory over the mark is through Christ's blood of the lamb through repentance. "Revelation 15:2" You've listened to speculators rather than read your own Bible to grasp what you are talking about. To get informed about your Bible link tube titled (BOA ep 16 ) by Gregersen to get there
Yes, know the subject first. Link UTube video BOA ep 16
Been waiting for this video for a long time! Can’t wait!
Joseph Smith revealed what the beast was in a general conference meeting ignored until recently. Urube (BOA ep 16)
I am 66 years old now, and I do not believe that I will be alive in this realm at the time of the Second Coming.
My PB says I will live out my golden years in peace. I'm currently 53.
Lucky you.
Out of 1 Kings, 10:4 is: Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold; I have wondered if this is a reference to something about the beast that rises. Solomon became a fallen King. 6 as a number of the material world, incomplete, and repeated 2 times for emphasis. For your consideration.
Yes the 666 of Solomon. Let me show you Joseph Smiths address to the entire church on the meaning of the beast! It's recorded in the teachings of the prophet. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) Forget the speculation of this video. Joseph tells what the beast in Revelation actually is. Link UTube video ( BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
I agree with your commentary. One way Church members don’t follow the prophet is on politics. Both on what to vote on or not and things like no contention. There is too much speculation on many topics among the Church. There is too much criticism of our Church leaders and not enough obedience to what we know we should be doing. As Elder Holland noted, The Lord runs his Church with imperfect people.
We are also imperfect in our knowledge and understanding of the scriptures.
You mentioned the division in the Church on following the prophet. I’ve noticed that also.
We know things are going to get worse before the Second Coming. We should all be more concerned about following the Lord through the prophet and less judgmental about others or topics we know little about
Sorry. Not seeing the study guide link...
I'm not seeing it either.
Kind of relieved to hear I'm not the only one....
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@@GospelLessons1 You are my (our) human hero! TY
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
Yup yup
The American corporation behaves as a psychopath and could be considered the Beast. ESG is part of it's manifestation.
There has been such a religious fervor as of late. And even though i am a member of The church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints i sometimes find myself feeling the same way as Joseph Smith did. Everyone has an opinion. Even the leaders of the church have an opinion and not everything they say at the pulpit is thus saith the Lord. So really the only authoritive word on these things is the spirit. Not the prophet or apostles or religious scholars. Its actually very daunting and brings discouragement and disliking for religion in general. It is very difficult for me but what i try to do is silence all the opinions and voices, even the general authorities, and try to hear what the spirit is trying to teach me. How do i feal? What comes to mind?
It's OK to think about what John's imagery might mean but best not to allow speculation to harden into mental concrete.
I take John's imagery literally...
Bottom line second coming will be amazing.
I went through the entire transcript but could not find the links to your handout on the Book of Revelation
Me either.
@@janielanning9046 me neither... I wondered if it was something you could click if you were viewing this on your phone, which I can't - my phone is so old that I can't download apps, I can only make phone calls.
Same
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So, you're saying in 34AD, the people were justified by following Caiaphas? How would one decide if they were in a Caiaphas situation or not?
I think there's a lot more gray area when it comes to following the prophet, Joseph Smith's has many quotes on the subject.
I giggled at your comparisson of going from 3 to 2 hour church. Many missed the point and the need to study at home!
My 14 year old is taking online seminary. I think hed like to go back to an extra hour weekly at church! We also read the chapters in titles for the modules!! There wasnt time for the world!
I compare my seminary experiance and when my husband taught, and call it sissy seminary. You could sleep through class and pass! This is not the same world as my high school days three decades ago.
And since we did New Testament I'll use the comparisson from there, of putting on "Your Armor of God".
Weve been off a week and we absolutely are changed! We started a movie last night and stopped it. There is less tolerance for the world!
When you have worked to wear that armor, you are used to the work of wearing the armor! Deflecticting the world can be easy!
Funny as one of the doctrinal mastery scriptures came to my mind.
James 1:6
For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Love your videos! I was disappointed that the link to the study guide doesn't work any more. Is there some other place I can go get it?
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As you were taking about having the Lord's Seal on their forehead, I was remembering what I learned about in the Old Testament with regards to a Levite Priest receiving his Covenant.
A new Priest will have the blood of the sacrifice in his right ear, right thumb, and right big toe. A Levite Priest will also wear a golden plate on his forehead with the Words "Holiness to the Lord".
In a similar way, Jesus Christ, the Ultimate Eternal Sacrifice, covers over our sins as we repent, through His Atonement. Similarly with the Levites in Ancient times, we make Covenants with God and will be covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
Also, whenever we enter into a Temple, whether during a Dedication or for services in the Temple, each building has the inscription "Holiness to the Lord".
I believe that as we choose to follow God, we can be like the Ancient Levites who were covered by the LORD symbolicly, and Spiritually through the Jesus Christ's Atonement. And as we actively and worthily enter the House of the Lord, we can serve in Holiness to the Lord.
The download is not working for me. Anyone else experiencing this?
This is very interesting. My main thought on this, especially in terms of being concerned or fearful about landing on the wrong side of whatever this is going to be, is that if we follow the current prophet at all times, there is never a need to fear. Therefore this is purely an academic exercise, as interesting as it is.
Mark of the Beast and the Image in 5 minutes
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Lord have mercy.
Follow God, not man
Amen brother. Thank you for this wonderful talk on the subject.
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The mark is already here, it was the v@kkzine and the PEE CEE ARR test
Thanks for your insights. I do watch outside the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints videos on different topics. The Spirit helps me to distinguish between right and wrong. I am so happy to have received the truth and follow the living prophet.
what prophet
Joseph Smith, in a general conference, revealed what the beast is, which was ignored until now. Utube( BOA ep 16
Love the lesson. ***May I ask where we find the link to the study guide? There isn't a link. Your videos are amazing! Thank you for sharing.
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@@GospelLessons1 ah yes, thank you!
This video on the beast is only speculation. Why didn't he quote Joseph Smith who told the entire Church what the beast 666 was? It's in the teachings of the prophet Joseph Smith. Joseph already told us what this means! Here's proof. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
Unless we are talking about scriptures that are only symbolic such as a parable or an allegory, believing that a prophecy is "only symbolic" seems pretty close to believing the prophecy is not real.
No. It means you're open minded enough to think outside preconceived ideas. Example, The fall of Babylon must happen individually as well as physically for the whole world. There are many patterns, types and shadows. God's prophecy's are fulfilled over and over and over.
We need an open mind for both. But I think we tend to not think of prophecies as being symbolical, at least not enough.
Follow the prophet, he KNOWS the way! Thank you for continuing to share your talent and knowledge.
Lol
Your false prophet.follow Jesus He warned you about false teaching.
Great video. Thank you so much for your dedication and love of the gospel. I am truly grateful. Stay safe. Bro. K 🙏👍
I don’t see the link for that 33 page study guide you mention early on in the video.
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Joseph Smith told you exactly what the beast 666 means in a general conference meeting to the entire church. Forget the speculation come hear the prophet. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link My name Paul Gregersen to get there
Yet another fantastic video, thank you for all that you do! You've made a positive impact in my life, and I appreciate you!
The link to the study guide is broken and, while I have the app, I don't know where to find the equivalent. Any help?
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@@GospelLessons1 Thank you. You are doing such a great job.
Another excellent message, thank you!
I've heard from prophets since I was a kid (SWK) and more that we are a chosen generation who were prepared to be here when the Savior comes. My patriarchal blessing tells me the same. Are you suggesting they are wrong??
How old are you?
I love your videos, thank you for your effort. It is inspiring to listen at you since it gives me the willing to study more deeply. I watch your videos from Spain! 😁
Mark of the Beast and the Image in 5 minutes
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Actually he is ignoring the general conference where Joseph Smith already revealed what the beast means. UTube (BOA ep 16)
What happened to the study guide? The domain seems to be gone. Thanks for this wonderful video. Great explanations.
I can't seem to download the Revelation.pdf. It just shows up blank. Love your channel.. Lots to think about.
The link to the 33-page Revelation study guide is broken - any chance it's available somewhere else?
Great video. Very careful and thoughtful in how U presented it, much respect
I love this video so much for so many reasons. While I don’t know what the mark of the beast will be, I know that a loving Father in Heaven won’t make it hard for us to figure out when the time comes. It will be clear to us, whether literal or symbolic. We will not have to question or speculate “is this it?”. Those who accept the mark of the beast (who are members of the church) will have an open knowledge of the choice and choose to follow the world over the latter day prophet.
I wonder how clear it will be when we are warned that even the very elect will be deceived. I believe having the type of personal revelation President Nelson has warned us to develop, even "to seek to be taught by the Lord himself" is key to enduring when the time comes. What if it comes so subtly we don't recognize we are in a pot of boiling water until it's too late. The influence of Babylon and worldly culture is in every home already. There's even a segment of church members that want to bring worldly influences into the temples. Persecution, even from church members come from holding the line and not allowing the world's influence into sacred ordinances. The only sign that we are not there yet is the intense persecution that will fall on those that stand strong hasn't happened. Having your life taken will be an act of mercy compared to what will fall upon those who will need to endure the wine press. A mere testimony will not be enough, as it will seem as though God has abandoned the Saints during this period. To end on a positive note, for those who will not be shaken, the refining fire will produce the type of Saints who ascended with Enoch in that great city. A people truly prepared and purified to receive the Lord at His second coming. The challenge is to become such a person now, before we are "compelled". To become redeemed from the fall while in this life. And that takes a level of belief few people have, and requires a price even fewer are willing to pay.
@@irokruok you brought up a good point. I think I should clarify that for those who have a solid foundation in the gospel and are truly converted to the Lord on their hearts, we will be able to see the “mark of the beast” clearly when that time comes. And I also believe that there will be others who have yet to find the gospel, but love God fully in their hearts who will be drawn closer to the Church at that time because they will recognize the “mark of the beast” perhaps not fully what it is but that it’s something against God. However, like you said, there will be many members of the church (the very elect) and even outside who have not the word of God written on their hearts and mind who will be deceived because they did not do the work to develop a strong testimony and keep it going (like the women and oil lamps parable). I guess my point is that if we can truly say in our hearts that we are doing everything we can to build our foundation strong in Christ and His gospel, we shouldn’t live in fear of mistakenly choosing the “mark of the beast” when that time comes. We have to remember that God loves us and WANTS us to success. We just need to do our part to continually strengthen our testimony and knowledge base in the gospel.
I don’t know, I know a sister who is very faithful, but anytime I comment about how incredible it is that the prophecy that the last days would be shortened for the elect’s sake is being fulfilled before our eyes she says “oh time just goes by faster as you get older”
I don’t think that means she won’t be prepared but I do think when what is coming becomes undeniable it will really come as a shock. I think anyone who loves God will not want to take part in the mark of the beast because of everything it comes with: worshipping the beast and his wickedness.
The mark of the beast is an applied to those in America. The reason why if I was given the portion of Isaiah and the portion of revelations that was used in the book of Mormon was because those portions apply directly to America and the other portions apply to the rest of the world. Therefore, before the mark of the beast as he been implemented in the world, we will already have redeemed in the new Jerusalem, and the saints of god will already have been gathered there.
I was totally going to comment about Neurolink haha 😂
You mention that the Church recognizes "Joseph Smith's New Translation of the Bible" as being accurate. I cannot find the reference on the Church's website of this being "trusted"
-vax2cine, Mark in the hand.
-pcr test, Mark in the forehead.
Ay thank you for making a video on this!
First thing I think of from this speculation is the role of Tefillin in Judaism, which is used as a sign to bind the heart and mind to God and the commandments.
However, the mark of the beast would be what binds the heart and mind on the carnal and rebellious, even as how in genesis man is the last creation of the 6th day, yet there needed to be a 7th day for completion.
All speculation, but interesting all the same
I love this video. Excellent discussion, especially the advice on studying scripture in context.
God forgive me of all my crazy thoughts and sins, thank you lord
Brother, is there something written about you? Your lessons are so appreciated and well done. It would be nice to know a bit about you. Thank you for sharing your excellent work!
Actually the author of this video has neglected Joseph Smith's teachings about the beast 666 that he gave in a general conference to the entire church. A much better understanding than the speculation of this video. Very few church members study it. Why? It's recorded in the teachings of the prophet. Let me show you what Joseph Smith said that takes a lot farther than the speculation in this video. Joseph Smith actually told us what the beast is. See it now with your own eyes. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
It be surely something to make ppl choose what they can't refuse
Great video. Several of us are commenting that the link to your study guide is not in the description. Can you update? Sure appreciate all you do!
gospeldoctrine.us/Revelation.pdf
Thank you for that link!
Joseph Smith revealed the beast in a general conference meeting ignored until now. Utube video (BOA ep 16)
Anyone else have problems access the links in the description?
Have you looked into parallels between the signs of Jesus’s return in Christianity vs Islam? Lots of interesting parallels there but from seemingly opposite perspectives. Also some interesting comparisons between the original writing of the mark and the Arabic writing of “in the name of Allah”… curious your thoughts.
The link you give to the study guide is dead. Is there another one?
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I have been waiting for this one for so long. Thank you!!
You don't have to wait to know what the 666 beast means. Joseph Smith reveals it in a general conference meeting to the entire church. It's in the teachings of the prophet J. Smith but few read it! This video only speculates do let me take you to what Joseph Smith taught the early saints in general conference. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16 by) link my name Paul Gregersen to get there
The vakk was the mark and the nose test was the forehead mark
The link for the PDF goes to godaddy hosted links. Where do you go for real?
This video has stirred up a lot of stuff here Mr.Prince! However like you said in many instances we need to be like Adam in - In saying - I know not save the Lord commanded me! So many times the answer to a scripture can be found IN the scripture I have found, And like you stated, you need to go back and read Daniel - Ezekiel and Isaiah. And having the blessing of God talking to us again in our day. Read Joseph Smith writings - D & C - Book of Mormon and the Oracles of God - Apostles and Prophets of today! It takes a lot of discipline I tell ya! Not to speculate. And then to Trust God to reveal just what He means about things there in. With that being said, I venture to say the Mark -sealed in our heads - whether it be God's Mark or the Beast. It has to be with Priesthood or Political power. If you worship God and his Son Jesus Christ the Mark you receive is Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Ghost - by the laying on of hands by God's Priesthood Authority. The Political Mark - you receive by whatsoever will be the designation- a special card - registering with a government entity - as a supporter of the same. You will strongly identify with either a Political power or give your allegiance to it! Hense in your forehead -your thoughts and ideology. Your hand -is your works your efforts! Or you will identify with God and His Son and the Gospel will occupy your thoughts - Forehead above all things. Your hands -works and efforts will be Jesus based. These are just my humble thoughts on the matter. As for the Number 666 the movies have pretty much sealed our minds up on it? However, Daniel seems to say to us that he is a man! A human being! Though he will do great miracles along with his false prophet - he will still be nothing but a man! So the answer of 666? God is showing us His scientific understanding, I think! Because we will be science rooted at that time! Look at AI how it is being advanced? We will have so little trust in ANYTHING that we will be ripe for the Anti -Christ and his prophet! A scientific clue God gave can be found in 666 - I think -though the true interpretation will be revealed by God Chosen Prophet - I am taking a personal liberty to say It is just what God said a man! Science says man broken down to his most base being. Man is made of carbon, which has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons. 666 is the number of a man! Just like God said. I for one like Adam says - I know not save the Lord has revealed somethings to John the revelator! He has not yet made clear to me just what He means and this being the case. God Is Not Dead nor doth He sleep as the song says. So I will wait and ask of Him just what He means!
Thank you for your work. I tried to download the JST study guide but the link does not appear to work. Do you have any suggestions?
I hope this is the one you are referring to: drive.google.com/file/d/1_3iRLQniJ3JK-WoF-oL5FLvsiemKmqqm/view?usp=sharing
Where can I download and print the study guide for Revelations? The link isn't working.
Don't see link to your Study Guide.
gospeldoctrine.us/Revelation.pdf
It'll be nice if you open with a short prayer if not at least leave the lesson in the Name of Jesus Christ AMEN.
It's a video. Really?
Do you know the Discourse delivered by Orson Pratt about the beast, horns and everything about it?
Great lesson thank you . I'm leaning toward it being purely symbolic .
If it is symbolic does that mean the mark of our Saviour is also symbolic?
I think it’s both. Have you heard the davos crowd speak? How about the Klaus? These people are building a one world gov as we speak, and forcing us to get the chip implants in hand or head is part of it. They are already working on creating an ID for everyone. Funny enough the project is called ID2020
This video is speculation only. Let me show you how Joseph Smith reveals exactly what the beast 666 actually is in a general conference. Link UTube video titled (BOA ep 16) by Paul Gregersen to get there
Great video! I love the art you use, very beautiful!
The link for the study guide doesn't work pls. update
Could the seal represent a blessing to be given at ADAM ondi AHMAN ?
The mark of the beast is the separation of the world, and move towards the Lord, with no more desire of the world. Either you're for one and against the other ones, so where do you stand before this world is over. We all know where you have to stand after this world is over.
The Lord is my shepherd, I will continue and serve the Lord. Finish my mission on Earth, then I'm ready to get away from this place. I'm ready to go back home. I know when my mission is over here and I quit breathing, I'm headed home. I will not come back unless the Lord need to be to keep serving a mission.
Another amazing video!!! Thank you!!!
You make some very good points about our paradigms changing with technology . 👍
the vakk was the mark and the pee cee arr test was the forehead mark
I often think of how John and Nostradamus could describe their visions...tanks, planes, rockets, drones, etc...with what they lived with in their times.
A denomination is defined as existing within a specific country.
There are 33,000+ total of these "Christian denominations" in 238 total countries.
These 33,000 are subdivided into "6 major ecclesiastical-cultural mega-blocs", and ordering them by denomination size we have (I am rounding up or down slightly for convenience, using the year 2000 figures) :
Independents (about 22000)
Protestants (about 9000)
"Marginals" (about 1600)
Orthodox (781)
Roman Catholics (242)
Anglicans (168)
So the 33,000 number is from the total of these 6 mega-blocs:
22000 + 9000 + 1600 + 781 + 242 + 168 = 33,000+
So which one is right? depends on who you ask, ask a Jehovah's witness and they will affirm they are, ask a seventh day Adventist and he will tell you they are, ask a Mormon and they will say they are. by the way all three of these were connected to William Miller, the preacher that predicted Christ would come in 1844, he made one more prediction and it was heralded as the great disappointment, all three of the above had dealings with Miller. and three churches were founded out of the ashes of Millerism.
Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Nothing has prevailed against the Church that Jesus started, to say so is to make Jesus a liar, anyone who claims they are just restoring what Jesus started is a bold-faced liar, in order to restore something, it must need restoration meaning it fell or was in some way prevailed against, but Jesus said even the gates of Hell would not prevail against His church.
all of those 33,000 have come way after Jesus true Church which has come down to us alive and well and is made up of individuals that Love God, love His word and love the Truth, Jesus church does not have a proper name or title it is simply His people reading, believing, and doing His word.
the 33,000 denominations were all started by men or women and have come pretty much in the last 500 years thereabouts. the True Church of Jesus came before all of these and is still going strong today. they assemble themselves together and speak the truth as they are lead by the Spirit.
When Isaiah prophesied about things that would roar like lions
And fly We all know that he was seeing cars and planes. those who were in the between time would have ALL interpreted it wrong… as it wasn’t even invented yet. Further to my point… bringing the gospel to all the world… internet fulfilled that prophecy and they wouldn’t have even comprehend it even a few decades ago.
I do believe we are in the same position… it has not been created yet and we can’t even fathom what is coming… however I will say my theory is that we are witnessing the birth of it through AI. Here we are humans creating vessels in which we place our knowledge. Then trying to turn them out on their own to make choices.
That is a striking parallel to Christ creating us and placing his “light” knowledge in us. In 20 yrs I could see that technology being the antichrist. It is the exact opposite
I’ve had the same thought about AI. It would seem a certain amount of logical for it to become the Antichrist. Where it is a creation of man like the golden calf, has no strict form like god and would probably find that free will is what causes humanity to do the things both good and bad. I really appreciate your thoughts on the mark of the beast.
@@portersorensen8814 well the mark of the beast to me is the “natural” man. The number six is the number of a man. That’s what the scripture says. 6 is not 7 meaning perfection… it always falls short…. And without Christs atonement non of us will ascend to perfection… or completion 7. We will always be a 6
Then it is repeated 3 times… and where do we see that. When God repeats things 3 times it is final. So to me the mark of the beast is simply the natural man that is an enemy to God. And those who choose their natural man tendencies will always be a 6…. 666. Said 3 times. That is Final.
Think about buying and selling… who’s head is on money. Man’s. “give to Caesar that which is Caesars and God, that which is God.” We can’t buy or sell
Without the mark… it’s those who work with their hands and focus with their minds on money. Don’t give to the poor ect…Zion will have no money… you will give and help others because you have the mark of God in your focus ( forehead) your thoughts. Charity. Pure love of Christ.
President Nelson’s talk overcoming the world is very profound… the part about what ever the “natural” man does do the opposite and you are overcoming the world. Or moving to perfection in Christ
My thoughts anyways. To me all this other stuff trying to figure out who has the mark and chips and everything is a distraction. It’s just simple wisdom. Those who stay in the natural man state have the mark
We assume that's what Isaiah saw. By your own argument, it could be the next generation of cars and planes. In the future we might be flying around like the Jetsons and that's what he saw. 🤷♀️
@@tiffanyseavy565 yep…. I guess so
Fascinating idea. We are just now witnessing a fully formed AI, and I agree that this will somehow play into the equation
Choose to be God taught! Dont take what Jesus completed without finding out for yourself. Seek God,
Your link to the PDF study guide does not work it just goes to a domain webpage with no direction thereafter. Anyway it's location has changed?
how do we avoid getting or taking the mark of the beast? do we just hide ourselves away and stay out of sight of authority?
The mark only comes into play if you are in the tribulation period, if you are not saved and willingly take the mark to continue buying and selling.
The false lamb is the force of the great and abominable church. These can overlap because of how God doesn't see time the way we do
If the mark is not a literal thing, then how do those who receive it get a grievous and noisome sore? Also how does Jesus pour out his wrath on the seat of the beast and those who received the mark? Scripture seems to point out that it's a literal mark and it'll make those who receive it very sick.
The V and the PEE CEE ARR test was the mark and 6+ billion people already took the mark
@@sneediusrexius the Mark of the beast will make you denounce Jesus. That's why you're eternally damned to hell. The rejection of Jesus, and putting your faith in the evil beast system.
@@averagegamer2471 It causes the abomination of desolation, it changes a person from the image of God to an abomination. Jesus died for human beings, not chimeric hybrids.
People put their faith in the evil beast system when they tried to save their life against the c-virus by rolling up their sleeves taking the 666 pharmakeia. Or they wanted to cling unto their mammon providing job. Or they were lukewarm and didnt want to be isolated, but instead wanted to travel, go to cinema, bar, nightclubs, enjoying the world breaking 1 john 2:15-17.
People are decieved into taking the mark. Satan was always a deciever, he will not put up sign "Take mark, forfeit salvation". Scripture says over and over again "do not be decieved".
Not yet, it was a test though. I did not take it.@@sneediusrexius
@@averagegamer2471 This is the proper answer
This is great. Thank you! I love this piece of artwork to start this! - fantastic! According to the artist, the Mark of the Beast, apparently, is having blue human eyes ... hey, like me! maybe there are some other marks, spiritual marks, that we can look for, like are talked about here in this great GL video. Thanks again! :)
Kevin your link to the study guide in the description does not work.
Excellent video Kevin... all good things to consider!
I think the mark of the beast will be us placing a picture of the last speaker of the house or a picture of Trumps opponent when he was elected, on our foreheads 😂
Thanks for sharing!!!
Lateinos was the founder of the Latin Empire
L = 30
A = 01
T = 300
E = 05
I = 10
N = 50
O = 70
S = 200
Greek Numerals To The Pope
And The False Prophet
Judgment (pestilence): Plot against an anointed of God.
"Therefore thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them".
Jeremiah 11:11
Gordon B. Hinkly said " The Mark of the Beast are those in the last days that will not ever repent or intend to follow Christ.
I know this is off topic here but can't find an apropiate place to comment. In the many scriptures we have, the Beast is seen rising out of the many waters. Waters are often used to represent multitudes of people. So It seems to me that the Beast is seen to rise from among a group of people with similar intentions. Consider what is happening in Israel today, it seems to me that the Beast comes from among the Muslim nations who support each other.
You are close. Revelation 17:15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
But the waters are world-wide. For more on this topic, No King But Caesar & The Return Of The Melchisedec is available online at Advantage Books. Peace to all.
So my question is, with the Bible's translation being less than accurate, even with J.S. input, why can't the Lord clarify and reveal the sealed portion of the BOM, which basically is the Book of Revelation plus. If it is for our benefit at some "future day", why wait until it is too late to do the world any good? Pretty rhetorical question I know, but it doesn't make sense.