Revelation 13
Hi! What is the mark of the beast? Is the mark of the beast a chip? If not, is the mark of the beast an electronic tattoo? What is the beast? Who is the beast?
The mark of the beast is not a chip or an electronic tattoo. The marking is a symbolic indicator of those people who have aligned themselves with ungodly powers. That is in contrast to an earlier (Revelation 7:3) marking or sealing of people who belong to the Lord.
The symbolic markings illustrate Jesus’ words: “Whoever is not with me is against me” (Matthew 12:30). There is no middle ground when it comes to Jesus.
There are two beasts in Revelation 13. The first beast is often understood as anti-Christian governmental authorities. The second beast is often understood as the great Antichrist or any authorities in churches who oppose the gospel of Jesus Christ.