stephen583
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The number 666 does not represent some mysterious numerical code, or secret cipher... The key to which has been lost somewhere in antiquity, or deliberately omitted from the Scripture in order to avoid persecution by the Ancient Romans, (as some have suggested). Once again, this questionable theory is "apologetic" in nature and should be dismissed out of hand as ridiculous speculation and unfounded conjecture. What does the Scripture actually say about the nature of the Mark ???
"Here is WISDOM, Let him who has 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 13:18).
To begin with, the text mentions nothing about codes or ciphers. Ancient people knew about secret codes and used them extensively. Although any ancient code, could be cracked and identified today by computers in a matter of seconds. Seeing how this code has never been associated with any existing ancient code, or cipher that we know of, it's unlikely it ever was either one of these.
Nor does it say anything about anyone needing any special knowledge of cryptology, higher mathematics, or languages to interpret the number of the beast. No one needs a degree in cryptology or mathematics to interpret its' meaning. The Scripture says' all that is necessary is wisdom and understanding. About what ?!.. Not codes and ciphers, but the Bible of course.
In Bible numerology, the number six represents the number of imperfection, or evil. That's common knowledge. But why is the number repeated three times ?! The number three represents the number of completeness, the sum total of a thing, a plan (Jonah 1:17), Jonah was in the belly of a whale three days, (Matt. 4:3-13) Jesus is tempted three times by Satan). The divinity of God, the Holy Trinity, and so forth and so on.
The number three is also sometimes associated with human creation, Adam had three sons, Cain, Able and Seth. Noah had three sons, (Gen. 6:10). Job had three daughters, (Job 1:7). So now we know the number 666 has to do with "imperfection", the "completion of a something", "perhaps a plan", and "human creation". What else does the Bible say ???
"Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now there are many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time" (1 John 2:18).
The Bible mentions specifically at the time of the end, there will be many, or numerous antichrists. This message appears again in the Olivet Discourse (Matt. 24), where Jesus also speaks of there being numerous antichrist figures during the Tribulation Period.
Given the Scriptural evidence, we must at least consider the possibility, the number 666 doesn't just refer to a single individual, (as in the Abomination of Desolation antichrist dictator, or the False Prophet), but may in fact refer to a number of people, or antichrist figures instead.
Finally.. In order for the number 666 to be understood by everyone, it would necessarily, have to be something communicated in a universal language, or a form everyone on the planet could recognize. History and simple math are two languages understood and recognized by everyone on the planet. No matter what language they speak, historical information and dates are universally recognized by everyone, everywhere. Doesn't matter whether you read it in German, Spanish, French or Chinese.. "America declared it's Independence in 1776.
The number 666 is an abbreviation that conveys, or confirms "historical" information. It represents Satan's fingerprint on history (his plan). Now all we have to do is use a bit of wisdom to figure out where to look, and some simple math to count the number of a man. All this involves is common sense, and the ability to count from one to six. Simple math.
During the history of the Cold War era, (circa, 1947-1991) the Soviet empire (beast system) was composed of a succession of six men. Stalin, Kruschev, Breshnev, Chernenko, Andropov and Gorbachev. The first SIX.
During the same period of history, six people served as the president of the People's Republic of China, the (PRC). Their names are Mao Tze Tung, who was succeeded by Zhu de, Qingling, Ye Jinaying, Li Xianniian, and Yang Shang Kun who served as president of Red China through 1991. That makes two SIXES, doesn't it ?!
Six men served as Pope of the Vatican State. Their names are Pope Pius XI (who signed the Treaty of Lateran and created the Vatican State). He was succeeded by Pope Pius XII, Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Pope Paul I, and Pope John Paul II. That makes three SIXES, Doesn't it ???
Three godless ideological movements, each one represented by a succession of six people, occurring during the same historic period of time. In other words, 666, the number of the beast. Now isn't that a lot simpler to understand and recognize, than some complex mathematical code or cipher ???
What are the odds of this happening historically by pure coincidence ? Well if you ran it by a Harvard mathematician, he'd probably tell you it's about the same as one person winning the Power Ball Lottery four times in a row. In other words, it isn't even possible mathematically as far as coincidence goes. Something like that would have to be deliberately orchestrated by someone. So there you have the meaning of the number 666. Satan's blueprint for bringing about the extermination of all mankind.
"Here is WISDOM, Let him who has 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 13:18).
To begin with, the text mentions nothing about codes or ciphers. Ancient people knew about secret codes and used them extensively. Although any ancient code, could be cracked and identified today by computers in a matter of seconds. Seeing how this code has never been associated with any existing ancient code, or cipher that we know of, it's unlikely it ever was either one of these.
Nor does it say anything about anyone needing any special knowledge of cryptology, higher mathematics, or languages to interpret the number of the beast. No one needs a degree in cryptology or mathematics to interpret its' meaning. The Scripture says' all that is necessary is wisdom and understanding. About what ?!.. Not codes and ciphers, but the Bible of course.
In Bible numerology, the number six represents the number of imperfection, or evil. That's common knowledge. But why is the number repeated three times ?! The number three represents the number of completeness, the sum total of a thing, a plan (Jonah 1:17), Jonah was in the belly of a whale three days, (Matt. 4:3-13) Jesus is tempted three times by Satan). The divinity of God, the Holy Trinity, and so forth and so on.
The number three is also sometimes associated with human creation, Adam had three sons, Cain, Able and Seth. Noah had three sons, (Gen. 6:10). Job had three daughters, (Job 1:7). So now we know the number 666 has to do with "imperfection", the "completion of a something", "perhaps a plan", and "human creation". What else does the Bible say ???
"Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now there are many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time" (1 John 2:18).
The Bible mentions specifically at the time of the end, there will be many, or numerous antichrists. This message appears again in the Olivet Discourse (Matt. 24), where Jesus also speaks of there being numerous antichrist figures during the Tribulation Period.
Given the Scriptural evidence, we must at least consider the possibility, the number 666 doesn't just refer to a single individual, (as in the Abomination of Desolation antichrist dictator, or the False Prophet), but may in fact refer to a number of people, or antichrist figures instead.
Finally.. In order for the number 666 to be understood by everyone, it would necessarily, have to be something communicated in a universal language, or a form everyone on the planet could recognize. History and simple math are two languages understood and recognized by everyone on the planet. No matter what language they speak, historical information and dates are universally recognized by everyone, everywhere. Doesn't matter whether you read it in German, Spanish, French or Chinese.. "America declared it's Independence in 1776.
The number 666 is an abbreviation that conveys, or confirms "historical" information. It represents Satan's fingerprint on history (his plan). Now all we have to do is use a bit of wisdom to figure out where to look, and some simple math to count the number of a man. All this involves is common sense, and the ability to count from one to six. Simple math.
During the history of the Cold War era, (circa, 1947-1991) the Soviet empire (beast system) was composed of a succession of six men. Stalin, Kruschev, Breshnev, Chernenko, Andropov and Gorbachev. The first SIX.
During the same period of history, six people served as the president of the People's Republic of China, the (PRC). Their names are Mao Tze Tung, who was succeeded by Zhu de, Qingling, Ye Jinaying, Li Xianniian, and Yang Shang Kun who served as president of Red China through 1991. That makes two SIXES, doesn't it ?!
Six men served as Pope of the Vatican State. Their names are Pope Pius XI (who signed the Treaty of Lateran and created the Vatican State). He was succeeded by Pope Pius XII, Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Pope Paul I, and Pope John Paul II. That makes three SIXES, Doesn't it ???
Three godless ideological movements, each one represented by a succession of six people, occurring during the same historic period of time. In other words, 666, the number of the beast. Now isn't that a lot simpler to understand and recognize, than some complex mathematical code or cipher ???
What are the odds of this happening historically by pure coincidence ? Well if you ran it by a Harvard mathematician, he'd probably tell you it's about the same as one person winning the Power Ball Lottery four times in a row. In other words, it isn't even possible mathematically as far as coincidence goes. Something like that would have to be deliberately orchestrated by someone. So there you have the meaning of the number 666. Satan's blueprint for bringing about the extermination of all mankind.
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