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When certain events come to
pass, it is often easy to foresee what might be coming next, and we do want
to be proactive. But living this principle can be a challenge.
Many
people of faith have an uncomfortable feeling about the
direction the modern
financial system is taking.
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Some of us feel like the proverbial canary in the
coal mine, and
almost instinctively, we are looking for the way out. This letter attempts to explain why we are
so nervous about the near term future, and why we have such hope for
the long term.
If
you are reading this
article
you may have met someone who is trying to create a degree of separation
between themselves and the emerging economic system, and who is
probably
trying to explain their motives to you. I hope your heart
is compassionate, and that you will continue to read. Eventually we may
need each other.
Is
A Dark Financial System Emerging?
It
is prophesied that eventually, “No
man might buy or sell, except he that had… the number... 666."
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Why are we talking about this
now? Prophecy is given
so we can identify where we are in God's timeline, and then
take the
appropriate course of action as prescribed within the prophecy.
Many of us are beginning to wonder if we are now seeing our own
experiences within the very pages of the biblical "Book of Revelation."
The
scriptures speak of a
socio-economic-religious-political-military ruling power in the earth
dominated by dark forces exercising an enslaving control
in the affairs of humankind. This pervasive system is sometimes called "Mystery
Babylon." Its
true intentions have often remained hidden. It has morphed into many forms
down through the
millennia.
Some have seen its influence in ancient Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece,
Rome,
and it is often even
identified within today's modern powers.
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This Mystery Babylon, as it is
called,
at the zenith of its power and just before its climactic
destruction, will utilize a specific number that will make it easily
identifiable for those with wisdom and those with eyes to see. The
scriptural "Book of Revelation" specifies that this number is
666.
John
writes that,
“No
man might buy or sell, (except) he that had… the number... 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,
(or
666),
Revelation 13:15-18.
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The purpose of this article is
to examine and test several modern
electronic methods of buying and selling, specifically
looking for this hidden number 666 to determine whether or not we
might, once again, be at
this particular point in human history.
If we are finally at this
zenith point in prophetic history there are
specific actions we can take, and in some cases, that we must take.
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The first means of buying and
selling we will examine is VISA.
Concerning etymology, one blogger comments, "The word 'Visa'
means to mark, or approve. When you get a
passport overseas, you need to get a stamp from an embassy, or Visa.
The word stems
from Latin
which is visia, or visible, approved."
In other words, VISA is
a system of control
and ownership.
Down through the
millennia, and in scripture, three of the most commonly identified
civilizations that
have exercised control
in world financial affairs have been Babylon,
Greece, and Rome, (C.f. Daniel 2:31-45). As
illustrated below, the
word
VISA and its logo may be a subtle and hidden reference to these three
dominant cultures of Mystery Babylon.
Let's dissect the VISA
logo, and each letter, for the hidden 666.
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VI
is 6 in Roman numerals,
S
is 6 in Greek, and
A is
60 in Babylonian.
In this way, VISA may be a
coded reference to the number 666,
and to the ancient cultures of Mystery
Babylon. |
The
Greeks
used letters for numbers. The "S" or Stigma was used for the number
"6", Wikipedia.
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There
was a "numeric system
represented by Roman
numerals (which) originated in ancient
Rome and remained the usual way of writing numbers throughout Europe
well into the Late Middle Ages. Numbers in this system
are represented by combinations of letters from the Latin alphabet. Roman numerals, as used
today, are based on seven symbols:
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Greek Numbers
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Roman Numbers
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Symbol
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I
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V
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X
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L
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C
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D
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M
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1
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5
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10
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50
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100
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500
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1,000
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The original
pattern for Roman numerals
used the symbols I, V,
and X (1, 5, and 10) as simple tally marks. Each marker for 1 (I) added a unit value
up to 5 (V), and
was then added to (V)
to make the numbers from 6 to 9:
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- I,
II, III, IIII, V, VI, VII, VIII, VIIII, X,"
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Wikipedia
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The
Babylonian
number system is even more ancient and mostly unfamiliar to the modern
reader. It utilized a cumulative method
for the "counting of symbols" much like the Roman Numerals structure
illustrated above, but rather
than the 10 unique number symbols (0 through 9) that we are
familiar with today, they used a base 60
system. Using a base 60
number system may hearken back to the original logic of
the ancient Sumerians. "More than 5000 years
ago, ancient Sumerians invented a way to write
numbers" using a squared chopstick-like writing instrument which they
would press into clay. (See
the illustrations to the left). In this base 60 number system, this
imprint which looks like an upside down letter "A"
could represent
either the number "1" or even "60" as
in six hundred sixty
six, Wikipedia,
and Sumerian
Numbers.
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the modern financial system is like
deciphering a code. Not all languages read from left to right, and not
all languages read from top to the bottom. Consider the
Roman numeral system in which individual numbers must be deciphered in
their place in
relation to other numbers. For example, 29 = "Twenty plus nine" (XX+IX)
= XXIX.
Two symbols are joined together to create one number. Consider this
Roman numbering
system when translating the number for the letters of the
word VISA. |
The letters "V" and the I" are
joined together to create a Roman
Numeral 6.
Then the Greek "S" (6) and the Sumarian "A" (60) can be joined together
to create 66.
Then in a similar method of amalgamation, the "VI" and the "SA" can
also be joined together,
making the two into one, thereby creating and revealing the 666 of the
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It is suggested in one online
forum that "the ancient Chaldeans,
during the time of the Babylonian
Empire
when the prophetic Book of Daniel was written,
had a numerological
technique that can be applied to the English alphabet today. In that
system, each succeeding letter of the alphabet was equal to 6 more than
the one
before it. In our system A would equal 6,
B would equal 12, etc." I
have been unable to verify this claim, but this also would create a
VISA value of 666. This idea, if it can be demonstrated, is
attractive because of its simplicity, and because Chaldee (along with
the primary Hebrew) was one of the languages used to compose the Old
Testament scriptures, (c.f. Strong's
Concordance.)
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Though it is a bit more complex,
I prefer using
the Sumerian / Babylonian numbering systems to explain the value of the
"A" simply because it is
easily illustrated and readily documented. It also recognizes and
incorporates the encryption of esoteric philosophy so popular amongst
the mystery cultures of the elite. Either way, the 666 is encoded into
the VISA logo.
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Next, let us consider one of the
more popular Universal
Product Codes and the reliance upon Point-of-Sale
Barcode Readers. Most will recognize the following barcode
structure. It appears on the the packaging of most retail goods.
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UPC
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6
6
6
The Guard Lines |
Almost every UPC barcode includes the two
extended lines that make up the right guard, the center guard, and the
left guard. Technically the barcode reader does not read these guard
bars. However,
notice
the number 6 in the Point-of-Sale barcode pictured to the left. If a number "6"
appears on the right of the center guard it looks just like a guard bar
made of two black lines ( || ). If a number "6" appears left of the
center guard bar, then it contains two white lines. Technically, seven merging white and black lines
arranged in a specific binary combination represent each unique number (0 through 9). Often, the merging of either the black or
white bars is not obvious to the naked eye, but the scanner will see
them,
Wikipedia. |
There
is a 6
which is
(white-black-white) that is left of the center guard.
There is a 6 which is (black-white-black) that is right of the center
guard.
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Normally
the human eye will focus merely on the thin black lines. The
two thin black lines separated by the white line (specifically
the
black-white-black-white combination) is exclusive to
only one number,
and it is the number 6. These
“two
thin
black lines” (the black-white-black) that the human eye notices as
the number 6 are seen three times in every UPC barcode:
Once at the beginning (the right guard),
once at the end (the left
guard), and once in the middle (the middle guard).
In this way, these
three "Guard Bars" appear to the human eye look like three sixes
(666).
Notice that these three guard bar "sixes" (the 666)
are also emphasized by often extending these
“two
thin black lines” below the rest of the
barcode. Often this secret or Mystery Babylon 666 financial system is hidden,
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Not
all barcodes contain these 666 guard bars, and not all barcode systems
are connected to this dark occult "Mystery Babylon" financial system.
However, let's ask a difficult question. Are
the Merchants who utilize these UPC Point-of-Sale with the
666
Barcode system
unwittingly
aligning themselves with the forces of darkness by adopting a
monetary system that is secretly opposed to the loving purposes of God
our heavenly Father? If so, what might be the end of those
who
continue on this path of opposition, and where will it take them? Revelation 14:11,
Thomas 64.
And are there alternative technologies available that are less
troubling to the conscience?
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The
spiritual forces supporting the financial system of Mystery Babylon are
dark and sinister. They will promise prosperity, but rather and instead
of prosperity, God will remove
his hand of blessing and protection from the merchants who embrace and
promote a financial
system identified by the 666. May
we get out from under the control of this system while we still
can.
The
Apostle John prophesies,
“Babylon
the great is fallen… For all nations have drunk of the wine of
the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed
fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich
through the abundance of her delicacies… And THE
MERCHANTS
of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their
merchandise any more… THE
MERCHANTS
of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for
the fear of her torment, weeping
and wailing,
Revelation 18:2, 3, 11, 15.
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The
day is coming when "no man buyeth
their
merchandise any more," Revelation
18:11.
Let's begin, even now, to make the compassionate changes we want to see
in our world. It may not be easy, but as merchants and consumers we can
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Next,
let's consider the financial transactions done through the
internet.
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“The
World Wide Web
began as a project
at CERN,”
Wikipedia.
Notice
the 666
in the CERN
Logo. Is
this a clue revealing a darker purpose and intention behind the
original creation of the World Wide Web?
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Visa logo led us into an examination of the ancient Roman, Greek and
Babylonian languages, and even into base 60 number systems. In a
similar way, the Point-of-Sale UPC code
took us into the language of
modern computers, binary codes, and base 2 mathematics.
Uncovering the dark 666
connection to the World Wide Web
may require an
elementary knowledge of yet another Biblical language. Like
Greek and Latin (Roman),
Hebrew
is another language
with Biblical
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Hebrew
is yet another ancient language that did not have separate characters
for numbers
and letters. Letters were used as numbers. So
again, even in Hebrew each letter has a numerical value.
The
Hebrew equivalent of our
English
"W"
is the letter
"Vav"
or
"Waw".
The numerical value of "Waw" is 6.
In
this way, the "World Wide Web"
or the familiar URL prefix WWW
comes from the vav
vav vav and has the numerical equivalent of "666".
More and more commerce (Buying and
Selling) is moving through the net.
The
chart
below reveals each Hebrew letter, the
English transliteration, and the numerical equivalent. Notice
the highlighted yellow letter Vav or Waw. The V/W is revealed to be the
number "6".
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Can
you also see
the 666 in the Google Chrome
Icon? Now
you can "Buy
and Sell" with "Google Pay."
666 in CERN, in Google, and in the WWW.
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HEBREW-ENGLISH-NUMBER
TABLE
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The
world has fallen in love with the World Wide Web. Technology can be
used for good
or evil, but from its inception evil forces have been trying to claim
the Web
for their own nefarious purposes to move humanity in a Godless
direction. We will need discernment
to see the deception, and wisdom
to move forward in a safe manner.
Whenever we see the
Beast's 666
financial fingerprint within our economic system we might do
well to stop, and pray and ask for both help
and direction. The darkness is deceptive, and when it is dark we can
not always see where we are headed. We will need light and direction
from above. Pray for help. And remember
to be compassionate.
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In
the scripture John warns
us of
an evil power that would arise. But have no fear. We still have the
power to choose
how we will live, and who we will follow. John personifies this evil
empire. Some will recognize it when it arrives. John writes
“He
had power… that no man might
buy or sell, save he that had… the number
of his name… 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,
(or
666).
Revelation 13:15-18.
When
we see these things coming upon the earth we can ask ourselves "Where
are we
in the prophetic timeline?" Before it arrives the 666 financial system
may be pervasive. Just how close are we to the fulfillment of this
prophecy?
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Even
today, as a test, just
try to buy
and sell without Google-Pay, VISA, the Point-of-Sale UPC code,
and the
World Wide Web. Many Banks are already mandating that VISA logo will be
on their debit cards. And already, some banks won’t even allow you to
pay your bills without that same debit card with the VISA emblazoned on
the front.
I CHALLENGE YOU.
Try to BUY
AND SELL without touching Google-Pay,
VISA, UPC codes, and the World Wide Web. Try to pull away
from the system. It can be done. JUST
TRY...
while we still can.
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Are
you seeing how difficult it might be to meet that challenge? Are
we seeing a fulfillment of prophecy? Are the implications hitting
home?
The
scriptures declare that some will get
the victory over "this system of
control." Are these scriptures speaking of us?
The
surest victory over the beast and the mark will be for those sealed in
the forehead with the testimony
of God, Deuteronomy 6:8,
Revelation 9:4,
and 12:17.
John
writes,
“I
saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them
that had gotten the victory over the beast,
and over his image, and over his mark,
and
over the number of his name
(or
the 666), stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
And they
sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb,
saying, Great and marvelous are
thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are
thy ways, thou King of saints,” Revelation 15:2-3. |
Are
you determining in your heart to get the victory over the beast? We can
begin even NOW to create
a degree of separation from this beast system. God’s Power is Coming to help us!
Creating
a degree of separation between ourselves and this evil system is
worthwhile. Such a resistance is not futile. "I heard another
voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not
partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues,"
Revelation
18:4.
We all have a part to play. God will send
us help lest the earth be smitten with a curse, Malachi
4:4-5. Be strong and courageous. Help is coming. And perhaps, we are the help. |
Every
victory, however small, will count! Have
wisdom. Remember that the number "666"
is not necessarily evil in and of itself, but this number can be used
to identify an evil
financial system. Be watchful, and act appropriately.
God has asked us to get the victory over this system for the sake of
humanity.
This
article might not be complete without one addendum and a final
conclusion.
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Mystery
Babylon is not just an
economic system. The beast system is a
Socio-economic-political-religious-military power
structure that has been continuously morphing into new structures down
through the millennia, but one day it will reach its zenith,
perhaps
by using this 666 economic
system,
and then it will completely
collapse.
Be ready for some big changes.
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But
do not be afraid. The end time Jewish and Gentile believers
represented by the two witnesses,
who are the two companies of saints, who are the two olive trees and
the two lamp stands, will appear at
this time, and they will not
be living in fear,
but will rather be a living demonstration of the power of God
throughout the
earth, Revelation 11:3-11.
Get ready to behold the power of God, perhaps like you have never
imagined.
The
presence and the power of these two corporate companies of
witnesses will
be the beginning of the end for Mystery Babylon and the beast system
that has deceived and corrupted the earth and even killed many of God’s
most precious people
down through the millennia. When you see these things, the end of the
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And
when you see the all pervasive "666" throughout the financial
system, know that this is a warning from heaven. It is a call to wake
up. There is a mark that will be offered, and there may be no turning
back for those who accept it.
"And
the third angel followed...
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 to ages
of ages:
and they have no rest day nor night,
who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark
of his name. Revelation
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For
those who are able to see it when it comes, there may be a connection
between the number 666 and a name. When you see these things again,
which may have been fulfilled even in the past, know that they are once
again signalling the beginning of the end of Mystery Babylon, perhaps
this time forever.
Not
to get too deep, but if you have read this far, then there is one more
occurrence of the 666 that may
signal a significant future event. The
scriptures speak repeatedly of the
number of the name
of the beast, Revelation
13:17, 15:2.
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“In
the Textus Receptus,
derived from Byzantine text-type
manuscripts (which became the basis of the popular King James Version
of the Bible), the number 666 is
represented by the Greek numerals
χξϛʹ,[6][7]
with the Greek ligature stigma
(ϛ)
representing the number 6,” Wikipedia.
Stated more simply, in the KJV New Testament manuscript the Greek χξϛʹ
is
the 666.
There is another language where it is claimed that a combination of
characters looks eerily similar to the Greek
χξϛʹ.
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Does
the Greek
χξϛ
for 666 look similar to the first words found in every
chapter of the Quran? I.e.
In "The Name of Allah."
There may be a connection between the number 666 and a religious "name"
of worship
that may even be a perversion of Islam. |
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Mystery
Babylon has in the past been associated with perversions of Judaism and
Christianity. It would not be anything new for Mystery Babylon to use a
perversion even of Islam to perpetrate violence against the two olive
trees and the two candlesticks mentioned above. It is not always easy
to see the future, but when you see
these things come to pass, see to it that your hearts "be not
troubled."
God is working out a plan, that was designed for our benefit. And
we may be given the privilege of seeing these things come to pass, or
even turning the tide, lest a curse come upon the earth, Malachi 4:6.
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Even
before we must refuse the mark in the right hand or the forehead, there
will be those who will begin to withdraw from the beast system. They
are stepping out in faith for you and for
me, hoping for
a better kingdom.
Be kind to them. And be compassionate.
When
you see these things, lift up your eyes. A new beginning, and a
better way forward may be just around the corner. Everyone of us has a
part
to play. May
we all be found doing our part.
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