Biometrics, Fingerprint Technology, and the Mark of the Beast It seems that lately when anything is mentioned about either Biometrics or fingerprint technologies, there is a knee-jerk reaction among some Christians and conservatives. The truth is that not only do these two groups oppose such things, but also many liberal rights or human rights groups oppose these things as well. So where should Biblical Christians come down on an issue like this? Is there an inherent evil in these things? Could it be that a Christian could be taking the dreaded “mark of the beast” when they participate in technologies like this? These are things we should discuss in light of the technologies that are right on our doorstep. Recently Apple bought the fingerprint technology company AthenTec. Many who watch the smartphone market are saying that it is possible that Apple will put this fingerprint technology in the iPhone 5 in order to protect uses from fraud – and to allow Apple iPhone users to use their phones to buy anything safely. Those using the Android operating system on their phones are quickly following suit in the use of such technology in their applications. Japanese officials are considering using such technology in speeding up the airline process at their international airports. Even our schools are getting in on the use of such technology to improve security and speed up transactions. Moss Bluff Elementary School wanted to use a Biometric system that measures the unique structure of blood vessels in a person’s hand to make cafeteria lines move quicker at their school. Florida schools are considering biometric scans prior to using library privileges or boarding school buses. Some Minnesota schools are already using fingerprint technology to verify parents who pick up their children from school. This technology is coming – and we need to be ready for it. The problem is that some Christian groups are saying that any use of technology of this kind constitutes accepting the mark of the beast spoken of in Revelation 13:15-18. Their stance is a flat-out rejection of anything that even remotely has to do with such things. But before we reject this technology, we probably ought to take a look at this passage and seek to understand it better. And it was given to him to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast would even speak and cause as many as do not worship the image of the beast to be killed. And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides that no one will be able to buy or to sell, except the one who has the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six. (Revelation 13:15-18) There are several things we should be aware of in connection with the infamous mark of the beast. These are things that will keep us from the kind of “knee-jerk” reactions that make people think we are nuts for even mentioning such things. It will also help us to be taken seriously when things like this come up in conversation and we realize that people are hurting their testimony by saying ignorant things when commenting on such matters. I remember times when people were wigging-out over credit cards and the magnetic strip on the back side of them. I was warned by “prophecy kooks” numerous times that even having a card like this meant I had taken the mark of the beast. Thank God I had a mentor who taught me to look to the Scriptures themselves and not get caught up in the goofiness that often surrounds too much of what passes for serious discussions of biblical prophecy. Let’s note several things that will help us identify the mark of the beast. First, we need to see the context of all this - Revelation 13:11-13 says, “Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb and he spoke as a dragon. He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. And he makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the presence of men.” Before we freak out about biometrics or fingerprint technology, we might want to check the news. Because to my knowledge – nothing like what we see in these three verses has happened yet. I know of no character who has wielded worldwide authority – and who has received a fatal wound that has been healed. I know of no one who has afterward constructed an image (Greek “ikon” – meaning a physical representation of something – i.e. a statue of sorts – except this statue has some serious stuff it can do – that even Disney animatronics has yet to crack). This authority figure called the “Beast” is not currently forcing people to worship this “statue” doing “great signs” and even making fire fall from heaven. If that is the case – and I believe it is – then these current technologies do not involve receiving the mark of the beast. They may be precursors to technologies that will be used for this purpose – but honestly – we don’t even know that yet for sure. Let’s look at more here. This shady character, the Beast, has yet to make a statue speak – or have it kill those who will not worship him. (Greek, “proskuneo” which means to bow or prostrate oneself before another, i.e. worship) I will note that this “mark” is forced upon people and that it is received on their right hand (which I find very hateful to left-handed people –methinks the Beast needs some sensitivity training toward the left-handed – at least that is what our current society might think) or on their forehead. I also am not aware of any move to restrict ALL buying and selling to this method. If these things are not happening – or more correctly – have not yet happened – then the “mark of the beast” in its biblical form is not yet among us. Then what do we make of all these goings on among us? Well honestly, it is the march of technological progress. It also may be how technology is moving toward a time when the “mark of the beast” is going to be applied to those who worship Satan and his representatives – i.e. the Beast and his buddies in Scripture. Other than this – it is just technology on its ever progressive march on our world. Of course many of you non credit card holding people may reject this – since I am a current credit card holding dupe who is merely working for the man – or Satan – or the illuminati – or some other boogie-man that is popular at the current time. I mean, I do have a MasterCard – even though Jesus is my only Master and Lord. I do have a Visa – even though Jesus is my only true visa that will allow me to enter heaven’s gates. I don’t think I have a Discover card – even though I’ve discovered the glory of God in the gospel. I definitely don’t have an American Express – and I’m glad, because there are no corny ways to refer to that spiritually. For those of you who seem to enjoy freaking out about these matters . . . I am sorry to have to say things that make it harder to blow a gasket about such things. I do encourage you to do more serious study on such things from a purely biblical perspective. It would help us shed some of the “crazy-people” labels that are put on us when we talk about anything concerning biblical prophecy. We do need to remember that it is the “Revelation of Jesus Christ,” not the Revelation of the most recent goofy theory used to scare the snot out of people and sell prophecy books and web sites. Oh, one last thing . . . I am truly sorry for those who are itching to make some serious money on their next “mark of the beast” book, but this is the biblical take on this subject. But I do hope to help a biblically minded person learn to reject anything that does not have the “mark of the Scriptures” on anyone’s supposed take on the “mark of the beast.”
21 Comments
Blake
2/16/2014 10:35:14 am
Your article seems to be pro Antichrist and Pro Mark of the beast. No doubt in my mind you will be having your followers take the Mark of the beast as you sound like a spiritually dead pastor that wouldn't know Jesus Christ if he walked by you.
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stephanie
6/28/2014 05:05:19 pm
Hello,
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Tony
9/22/2014 07:26:05 pm
Listen, I don't know what kind of pastor your are but you're sorely missing the concept.
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Job Allen gillette
3/2/2020 07:44:54 pm
I used the fingerprint login today and I felt a move in my soul. I'm worried because I am willing to refuse the mark. I do see how biometric fingerprinting is definitely a step forward towards the new world order and anyone who understands the illuminati should also know about the federal reserve system and the 13 families. Rothschild is one of the thirteen families and he founded the united nations. Similar organizations to the United nations is the European Union, (EU) the Roman's Club, The Lucis Trust organization. Interesting fact about Lucis Trust, Lucis is short for Lucifer. All these organizations have one goal and they are all operations funded by the shadow governments. Where do the shadow governments get their spending power, the Federal Reserve Banks across the globe and there is 12 of them because Kennedy was assassinated. Now with the technology that exists today, it is merely fingerprint and eye data scan that is stored in a biometric database, this is a threat to national security and our governments accross the globe are handing us over to the enemy silently. Why do you think the US goes to war with foreign powers that dont want a US embassy in their land? Especially in the middle east when we take their resources. Anyone participating in one of these organizations for example the UN,.EU or any other international union Is in the interest of the NWO. So the new world order takes resources from foreign peoples and small countries that one day no one will be able to buy or sell it without the mark or the number of his name. 666. America is known as the great Satan for a big reason but nobody talks about these things. We are closer than ever to a new world order and there is going to come a time when Christians are going to have to come together and take a stand against the antichrist because the time is near and at the gates. We have had lawlessness and false christ's and famines and pestilences and earthquakes in various places. These things have already been taken place. Christianity is being demonized in America by the left wing and when Ivanka trump went to say the Lord's prayer on public television she got attacked by the news agencies for it. Even the bible admits that the spirit of the antichrist is already at work upon the earth and it hasnt been anymore clear with everything that I'd going on in the world and jesus even said some of these things himself about the signs and the times of the end of the age.
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Tracey
10/22/2015 04:40:41 pm
i am concerned as my daughter came home with a letter for authorisation on biometric finger print scanning for the new school library that is now in place and this is required instead of a library card and just wanted to have advise on this as there is no choice but this other wise children can't use the school libriary
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ISABEL
6/5/2017 04:43:12 pm
You forgot to mention that we cannot buy or sell unless we take that mark.... #NoNewWorldOder #NoMarkOfTheBeast #1LovesAGAPE
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Ama
10/11/2017 05:32:44 am
Satan has never come straight in anything. He comes craftily. He uses what we so desire to tempt. The 21st Century has moved us from a wired to a wireless world that is why you are reading this piece from Africa. Bible says in the last days knowledge shall increase. So what we see and hear about technology is fulfilment of prophecy. That Satan and Antichrist will definitely make use of these technologies to further his 7yr rule on earth does not make technology evil. Like it's products tech is amoral depending on who is using it. Microphones can be used in Churches to sing praises to God and used also in parties to promote the cause of Satan. If you fly from one state to another or country you must pass through electronic security check that scans you with ultra ray light. For your passport you place your fingers for biometrics check. What i thonk is the red line we must cross is to allow chips to be planted inside our body but biometric scan like photographs does not pose any spiritual danger. Those that afraid of anti-christ are the premillinnialist who believe that antichrist will ein while the Church the Bride of Christ is here on earth. They believe rapture after anti-christ. This is not biblically sound. But post millennial saints believe that rapture would take place first. So the Church will leave suddenly by rapture before the mayhem of evil kingdom. Though the arsenals for Satanic use are being built everywhere, the church should first use them to fulfill the Great Commission - like the social media and other technologies. The tribulation in Revelation is for ISRAEL. Israel that did not believe their Messiah - Christ as a nation will witness tribution - Jacobs trouble - not the Church the Bride of Christ.
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Bible Bot
10/30/2017 01:31:29 pm
Here are a couple blog articles:
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11/10/2017 10:21:39 am
I just got a phone and it has the finger print to open the phone should i get a reg phone i am Christian please i need advice .
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Fonda
12/24/2017 12:08:13 pm
I too, used my finger print to unlock my phone. When we come into this world, our feet are printed on birth certificate.I believe babies at time of birth, will one day be implanted with a chip.
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Sam Burns
12/5/2018 09:36:13 pm
I'm pretty sure we're ok yet, though biometrics might be a precursor. The real mark of the beast most biblical experts believe will come in the form of a microchip, that is physically inserted into the skin of the body.
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Tracey
12/19/2018 02:14:53 pm
I must admit I don't like the use of fingerprints to unlock phones but I would ask God and pray for discernment as you will either get peace about this or you will feel uncomfortable with it. God will show you
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Marcia Burridge
12/30/2018 12:43:25 pm
No, you need not worry concerning fingerprint phones etc. Our final judgement from God in His word has made it clear concerning the final Mark Of The Beast. Although most iphones now carry the RFID in them, so what difference does this make if they have your fingerprints, we're being tracked either way. I will explain concerning the final Mark and why we should not take it and what it involves. Its more than just a mark, you sign an allegiance to Satan by choice! I'm sure being a Christians its not something you would do by choice?
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Mark Villalvazo
7/6/2019 09:24:19 pm
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Tracey
12/16/2018 03:53:08 pm
Yes even if these things are precursors to the mark this is still a concern as bringing these biometrics are kind of a way of our children getting used to this way ahead. We really need to keep our guards up as its these starting to invitations to schools and airports with face recognitions on there way. Any Christian parents share same concern. Please comment
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12/16/2018 08:32:28 pm
As a parent of six children - and now a grandparent of 4 more - I am not too concerned about facial recognition or even retinal scans - as they do not alter the person - it just reads who they are already. When it comes to inserting chips under the skin - I would draw a line. At that point someone is actually inserting something under the skin. That is a line I am not comfortable passing - either personally - or with my children.
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Tom Turton
1/2/2019 01:11:44 pm
Wow. So much lack of knowledge about what the Bible actually says, as evidenced by all these negative comments. No fingerprint, retinal scan, chip, credit card, etc is or will be associated with the mark of the beast until such time as those alive during that time are told, worship this false beast and get the mark, or be denied access to the economic system. Personally, I don't expect to be around anyway, as my read of Scripture and the timeline shows the church of believers will be raptured before the anti-christ is revealed.
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10/4/2020 12:34:23 pm
Yes i agree to this opinion.
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Jeff
7/31/2019 03:14:20 am
Bio metric scanning has vastly accelerated into many international air ports. India, the world’s largest poorest nation now requires Fingerprint Scans for Food, Phones and Finances. They just recently finished bio-scanning every person in the country it is called “aadhaar”. Other countries are now following suit. I can’t imagine why millions of farmers need scanning when they are so poor they can’t even afford shoes…
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Michael
10/2/2019 01:17:25 am
there are many companies requiring biometric finger scanners using the right hand or right fingers. This actually resembles the mark of the beast very much. One could not SELL or TRADE their services or be paid for their services in order to BUY things they want without the scan, exactly what the Bible says about the mark of the beast. Also it is by choice the choice is get the scan or don't work there. If it's not the mark itself it sure is close. And another thing is that there may be a digital number assigned to every scanned hand, there could be some secret six six six, or name coded into every scan data therefore assigning the name number or mark to your RIGHT HAND!!
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1/22/2024 05:50:42 pm
I'm inclined to agree tgat the world is being geared up to the Mark wth the advent of tech and increased surveillance i feel the covid vaccines was a precursor to it i wd not take it I got castigated by people but stood firm everything is tightening like a net i am not keen on tgese biometrics i do the a contactkess card but can also put in chip and pin i dnt mind thst too much but these other things like using phones and some of these "apps" and passports i am a bit wary of who else feels like this particularly over the covid scenario
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