Revelation 13:1–7. John “Saw a Beast Rise Out of the Sea”
After seeing that Satan went to make war against the remnant of the seed of the woman, John saw a beast rise out of the sea (see Revelation 13:1). The Joseph Smith Translation indicates that the beast is “in the likeness of the kingdoms of the earth” (in Revelation 13:1, footnote a). The beast’s many heads, crowns, and horns suggest many different kingdoms and rulers with great power. The Prophet Joseph Smith (1805–44) taught: “When God made use of the figure of a beast in visions to the prophets He did it to represent those kingdoms which had degenerated and become corrupt, savage and beast-like in their dispositions, even the degenerate kingdoms of the wicked world” (in History of the Church, 5:341).
Rather than attempting to specify an exact identity of the beast, it may be more profitable to note the following general characteristics about the beast: It had power over many nations (see Revelation 13:1, 7); it opposed God and blasphemed against Him (see verses 5–6); the power it wielded was like the power that predatory animals have over their prey (see verse 2); Satan gave it power (see verses 2, 4); people of the world worshipped or followed the beast (see verse 4); and it was able to overpower many, including the Saints (see verse 7). It could be said that any kingdom or government that exhibits these characteristics manifests the spirit of the beast. Revelation 17:8–12 contains additional information about the beast, including its ultimate destruction.
Revelation 13:11–17. A Second Beast “Spake as a Dragon”
Revelation 13:11 tells of a second beast that John saw; he later identified this beast as “the false prophet” (Revelation 19:20). This second beast “had two horns like a lamb” but “spake as a dragon” (Revelation 13:11). This description suggests that the second beast will seek to appear to represent Christ while actually teaching the false doctrines of Satan. The description of the second beast is also reminiscent of the Savior’s warning to “beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15).
President James E. Faust (1920–2007) of the First Presidency noted: “Satan is the greatest imitator, the master deceiver, the arch counterfeiter, and the greatest forger ever in the history of the world. He comes into our lives as a thief in the night. His disguise is so perfect that it is hard to recognize him or his methods” (“The Devil’s Throat,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 51). “One of the major techniques of the devil is to cause human beings to think they are following God’s ways, when in reality they are deceived by the devil to follow other paths” (Bible Dictionary, “Devil”).
Revelation 13:16–17. The Mark of the Beast
In contrast to the righteous, who keep their covenants with God and receive His protecting seal on their foreheads (see Revelation 7:2–3; 14:1; 22:4; the commentary for Revelation 7:3; 9:4), the wicked who worship the beast “receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads” (Revelation 13:16). This may symbolize that the wicked show by their actions (hands) and beliefs (heads) that they do the will of the beast and accept his ideology. However, the precise meaning of “the mark” has not been revealed. Source
Actual Bible Quotes about the Beast
“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: 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. 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.” Revelation 13:16-18
“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.” Revelation 14:9-11
“With the crazy situation in the world moving at pace, as we see systems of technological control and tracking taking over in the name of Covid, we are hearing strange whispers that there is a relationship between the vaccine and the Mark of the Beast. Sometimes this comes associated with all kinds of wild conspiracies, yet sometimes we also find the source of this association in stories from the mainstream media. This identification is very intuitive in many who espouse it, while of course appearing delusional and a form of religious hysteria by others. I am hoping to explain the meaning of the Mark of the Beast as much as I can so that we can understand and evaluate the recent claim that we are being faced with such a system on our horizon.” BY JONATHAN PAGEAU Source
Satan’s Counterfeit System
“Whenever the God of Heaven establishes by revelation his design, Satan always comes among men to pervert the doctrine, saying, ‘Believe it not.’ He often establishes a counterfeit system, designed to deceive the children of men” (“A Vision and a Hope for the Youth of Zion” [President Ezra Taft Benson Brigham Young University devotional, Apr. 12, 1977], 3, speeches.byu.edu).
Revelation
CHAPTER 16
God pours out plagues upon the wicked
2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.
10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet
An Angel of Light
“I truly believe our country is close to the end. I have no idea if that is a few months a few years or 10 years or more, but we are close to losing the blessings of this great country. Why? Because I feel there is so much wickedness and desire for money and power now in our world than ever before.
I believe Satan is appearing as that angel of light to deceive us. Our constitutional rights are being ripped from us. This was a fraudulent election and I strongly feel the Lord will step in and help us. I pray the Lord will spare us a little longer. At the core of most Liberals are evil ideas of abortion, no freedom of speech nor worship, no right to bear arms, and socialism. I believe the Republican Party is as corrupt, but I believe in the honorable results will come with the Lord in charge. I believe he loves America and we as a people. I pray the Lord will help our courts of law come to the correct and proper decisions.
Complaining or kicking against the pricks is wrong and will lead you nowhere but the bottom. Remember the quote, “Obedience is greater than Sacrifice?” (see 1 Samuel 15:22). With our leaders it is better to simply be obedient through prayer, than worry about why they are asking you to do something. “Just Do It”. Not blind obedience, but faithful obedience. If the Book of Mormon is the truth (and it is), then obey it. If Joseph Smith is and was a Prophet (which he is and was), just obey him. Stop trying to find fault with Brother Joseph. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true and I continue to strive to be obedient to our leaders teachings. The difference between a righteous and a wicked person is simply this. The righteous are continually being obedient and repenting. The evil don’t have a desire to obey anything and they are never repenting.” Rian Nelson
We bind the adversary and his mortal minions only as we bind our appetites.—Neal A. Maxwell “The Man of Christ,” Ensign (May 1975).
“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you” (James 4:7–8).
“When we yield to temptation just once, we give Satan ammunition in the form of a memory,” Elder Lynn G. Robbins of the Seventy Sept 2013
Balancing God, Science, and Technology in the End Times
by Juanita Werrett 9/17/2021
Goals and Purposes
My name is Juanita Werrett. I am a grandmother on a mission. I have held a deep interest in the religious study of the Gospel of Christ throughout my life. I am a student and teacher of the Bible, the prophets—ancient and modern—and the standard works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In 2016, I embarked on a new and, for me, an unusual science study that synchronized with my gospel knowledge. I jumped feet first into a challenging study of quantum and particle physics. That may seem like a strange direction to take, but I have always known our Heavenly Father is the source of all spiritual and scientific laws that govern His cosmos.
My desire is to honor and reverence Heavenly Father with full purpose of heart. Through my life experiences, I have come to recognize that God has a very subtle and endearing sense of humor. I am musing over this strange juxtaposition, as a grandma on one hand and a deep dive study into particle physics and technology on the other. I think both God and I have chuckled at this thought more than once. However, I think He and I know the urgency of sharing this knowledge.
This information weighs heavy on me, but the weight will be greater if I don’t share it. As I began to understand the basic mechanics and relationship of modern telecommunication technology and physics, it struck me that this is a marriage made in heaven. This marriage has a family that includes quantum computing, particle accelerators, artificial intelligence, inter-dimensional powers, blockchain systems, 5G systems, virtual realities, and many other offspring.
Early on, the spiritual and intuitive parts of my nature recognized a foreboding danger in this scientific technology surge. Even now, 5 years into my study, I hold equal levels of fear and exhilaration about the quantum-technology mix.
Often, this knowledge is a burden, and often this burden of awareness is weighted with urgency to warn others. Even the watchmen on the high walls of Israel were tasked to warn the populace when their enemies were approaching. As one small voice, I can no longer ignore newfound scientific truths and their implications for humanity. So I am raising a warning to those who will listen.
The exponential forward strides of this new technology will overtake all of us like a tsunami. It is in motion, and it is my considered opinion that three main areas of the new science working in tandem will hasten the end-time scenario leading to the “system of the beast.” This system is one of surveillance and control that could possibly lead to stealing of freewill and deadening the souls of mankind. Satan’s original campaign was to usurp the agency of God’s children. Satan would stamp out individualism and freedom to choose. He never surrendered.
These worrisome dangers of tyrannical control are being birthed in the discovery of: (a) the new D-Wave quantum computers, which support the experiments taking place at, (b) the Large Hadron Particle Collider near Geneva, Switzerland, (CERN), and (c) the digitizing of human DNA.
My goal is to share the information I have discovered and relay the inevitable outcomes that are currently affecting all world populations.
As individual awareness of this new technology increases, astute people will be awakened to the threat. As you get acquainted with the message of this book, you may experience the same uneasiness I feel.
Quantum Technology
In regards to your new understanding of quantum technology, you may ask, “Should I fear or embrace?” “Should I reject or accept?” “Is this science benevolent or malevolent?” “Does this system offer independence or control?” “Will it lead to freedom or tyranny?” Will we experience the non-centralized platforms that have been promised or will the power brokers in government, science, and industry insist on full centralized control?
Any or all of those responses are possible, but none of them are really negotiable. The technology is here and moving forward at warp speed. Any or all of those responses are possible, but none of them are really negotiable. The technology is here and moving forward at warp speed. What really matters are the origins and goals of these foundational scientific breakthroughs.
We must pay heed to the genesis of these synergistic forces powering our science and technology.
Forecasters are touting the profit motive in this new combination of technology. Combined with the hundreds of spin-off companies the profit rewards will top out above $17 trillion. Nothing can stop this technology juggernaut.
Remember, you can buy anything in this world for money, or maybe you can buy anything in this world for digitized cryptocurrency.
Our culture is being programmed to accept full incorporation into the world of high tech. The following technology systems will support and merge with the 5G telecommunication networks. These following technology structures are in place now. I cover each of them fully in my book.
Blockchain is the operations platform
5G is the telecommunications system
SWS is the surveillance system
IoT Internet of things is the all-inclusive coverage system
Quantum computers will serve as the inter-dimensional tool
Each of the foregoing new technology discoveries is teetering on a delicate horizon. Man has stretched science and his complex brain to new heights. These outcomes are dangerous beyond our wildest dreams. They can also fulfill our most awesome dreams for the benefit of men and the world.
As an observant grandmother feeling the determined hand of age on my shoulder, I realize my time here is limited. My children and grandchildren will face the full impact of the future. I have a potent hope combined with heavy concerns for the coming generation. They are the technology generation. I trust them, and I trust in God. This does not mean that for numerous sleepless nights, the facts of my study did not materialize into a frightening scenario that haunts me still. As I connect all the technology dots, they form a very unsettling web. False religion and secretive science have become bed partners. Nightmares could ensue.
The earth will undergo significant structural changes and be restored to a more glorious state. In this tumult of revelation and disclosure, God promised all truth will be revealed. The end-time environment may usher in the final uncovering and restitution presenting itself in areas of our current science and technology.
I am a woman of God, and I realize fear and faith are not compatible. I am choosing faith; my faith rests in God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. They are fully aware of the end-time events. They are allowing them but will orchestrate the coming judgments to their fulfillment.”
When Jesus Christ comes, He will expand knowledge in all fields beyond our wildest dreams. The Father and His son, Jesus Christ, are the source of all scientific and spiritual laws in the universe. They are quantum mechanics and particle physics originators and masters. Juanita Werrett
Juanita Werrett will be speaking at the Firm Foundation Conference on Sept 23rd at 7:15 pm Information here: Tickets here:
LDS Church suggest Vaccination for All Regarding Pandemic by David W. Allan
“A dear friend of mine sent me the following quote:
“If you want to find the culprit, follow the money. If you want to find the truth, follow the silenced.”
The Savior gives us the great promise, “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:32) How can we know the TRUTH for sure? 23, 2021 We will address this very important question in regard to the pandemic.” David W Allan See complete blog here
For additional opinions about the Covid situation please visit two other blogs below:
https://www.bofm.blog/opinions-update-on-covid/
https://www.bofm.blog/never-again-can-we-allow-government-officials-to-treat-the-exercise-of-religion-as-simply-nonessential/
More Revelation
Revelation 19:19-20And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.
20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles discussed Satan’s title of “accuser”: “The scriptures call him the ‘accuser’ because he wants us to feel that we are beyond forgiveness (see Revelation 12:10). Satan wants us to think that when we have sinned we have gone past a ‘point of no return’—that it is too late to change our course” (“Point of Safe Return,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2007, 99). Source