Is the number 666 on the Prophetic Timetable and actually on the Calendar? Many today are hotly discussing this number and its prominence in June of 06. We have covered this topic number for many years. The number itself, is seen by some greek scholars as actually being 616. However, when I studied this and sought some experts, the greek problems with the number 666, were small. The actual conclusion by experts are that the text, properly interpreted mean 666 and not 616. 616 is a mis-interpretation, according to some.
In the prophetic timetable, 666Â or 616 is on board the end time train. This number is the number of a man. It is the number of man and the number of the beast. This beast is the Antichrist or son of Perdition mentioned in 2 Thessalonians.
Revelation 13:15 Â And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
16 Â And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
17 Â And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
18 Â Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
Today, this mark 666 or 616, whichever you want to believe it is, will not bring any significant changes in the world. How do I know that? Scripture says this mark will be enforced when the image of the beast is made and it speaks. This image then will be worshipped. Just as the Roman Caesars’ wanted to be seen as Gods and worshipped, so too will the ’son of perdition’. This person sets himself up in the temple of God (This will be Israels new temple for the endtimes sacrifice and worship. It will be patterned after the Old testament temple of Solomon.) to be worshipped as God (2 Thess 2).
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Of course, today, you have to beware of those muslim terroists, murderers, and others who might use this date as an incentive to send a message. This is not, fully prophetic, but the violence fits into the ‘wars and rumors’ of war in the gospels. But the actual number, its mark, or the name of the beast will yet to become fully realized. The first thing that needs to happen is the rise of the ’son of perdition’. No, this person is not George Bush or someone in the British royals. This figure will rise prominently from out of nowhere. He will be smart, educated, a man of war, yet uses an ability to negoiate and make treaties. He will have forsaken the God of His Fathers for a new God. He has an innate ability to solve problems. He will be a very proud person. His goal is power. His thirst is too be worshipped as God. His enemies will fall. He will make war with the Jews and the Christians in the later part of his reign. He will openly curse God, heaven, angels, Israel, the Jew, Christians, the bible, and anything to do with it.
The prophetic time table is set. The number 666 or 616 which ever you believe it is is only part of the end time picture. The world, however, will be presented with an option when the true setting for this number begins. You will either worship the beast and his image or you will die. The whole world will be given a choice in this. You will have to have his mark, the number of his name, or the name of the beast. If you do not, you will die. As you see, 666 is not just the only part of the equation. It does not say 666 is the name of the beast. It mentions his mark (which we believe is 666), the number of his name (again which we believe is 666), or the name of his beast(which we do not know what it is).
We are watching this prophetic time table and waiting. These things will herald in the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ to this earth. I firmly believe this is the generation that will see it. Not only do I believe this, but many others do too.
Are you ready for the Lord?..Get ready! Repent, turn from your ways, believe on His name, and follow Him…The Watchman.
