Revelation; 13:8
(All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.)
This verse is speaking about the time when the beast (antichrist) is ruling on earth. His power comes from satan and he will cause all whose names haven't been written in the Book of Life to worship him. They will be required to have a mark on their forehead or right hand in order to buy or sell anything. It's going to be a terrible time on the earth for any one who has not come to Christ for Salvation as they will not be able to buy food or sell anything. They will be hunted down and will probably be martyred for their faith.
Maybe you say "I would never worship this beast no matter what". If you are not able to take a stand for Jesus today when all that might happen to you is a little ridicule, how will you be able to take a stand for Jesus during this time period when it will probably cost you your life? You don't have to take that chance if you will just come to Jesus for Salvation today. He is ready to forgive you of your sins and give you eternal life if you'll just come.
As the verse says, all who dwell on the earth will worship him whose names have not been written in the Book of Life. If you haven't been raptured out of here with the rest of the church, then you will go through this period of time. This beast is going to be given power to perform signs and wonders so that people will believe he is God. They will believe the lie and receive the mark of his name and thus be doomed for eternity. Don't put yourself in this period of time, accept Jesus as Lord and Savior today. If you don't, this is what the Scripture says.
Revelation; 14:9-11
(Then the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. 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 ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever received the mark of his name.)
God Bless You!
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