The Third Angel
"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..."
— Revelation 14:9-10The Final Warning
The third angel delivers the most solemn warning in all of Scripture - against receiving the mark of the beast. This message reveals the final test that will determine every person's eternal destiny.
Those who receive the mark will face God's wrath without mixture, while those who refuse demonstrate the patience of the saints - keeping God's commandments and maintaining faith in Jesus.
The Saints' Response
"Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."Revelation 14:12
The Great Test
Every person will face the choice between God's seal and the beast's mark.
The Mark of the Beast
Understanding what the mark is and how it relates to worship and God's law
What is the Mark?
- A sign of allegiance to the beast power
- Enforced worship contrary to God's law
- Sunday worship enforcement
- A test of loyalty in the final crisis
Forehead vs Hand
Forehead (Mind)
Accepting false worship intellectually and willingly
Hand (Actions)
Conforming to false worship for convenience or fear
God's Seal
- Sabbath observance
- Keeping God's commandments
- Faith in Jesus
- Character like Christ
The Beast Power
A religious-political system that claims authority over God's law and demands worship.
Identifying the Beast
Scripture provides clear identifying marks of the beast power. This system combines religious and political authority, claims to change God's times and laws, and demands worship that contradicts biblical commandments.
The central issue is worship - whom will we obey when human authority conflicts with God's commandments? The Sabbath becomes the final test of loyalty.
The Little Horn
"He shall speak pompous words against the Most High... and shall intend to change times and law."Daniel 7:25
The Patience of the Saints
In contrast to those who receive the mark, God's people demonstrate patient endurance
Keep God's Commandments
- Love God supremely (First four commandments)
- Love others as yourself (Last six commandments)
- Keep the Sabbath holy (Fourth commandment)
- Obey God rather than man (Acts 5:29)
Faith of Jesus
- Trust in Christ's righteousness alone
- The same faith that Jesus had
- Unwavering trust despite persecution
- Faithful unto death for eternal life
The Final Crisis
How the third angel's message will be fulfilled in the last days
Sunday Law
Laws will be passed requiring Sunday observance, making it illegal to keep the Sabbath.
Economic Boycott
Those refusing the mark will be unable to buy or sell, facing economic persecution.
Death Decree
Finally, a death decree will be issued against all who refuse to receive the mark.
How to Prepare
The time to prepare for the final test is now, while mercy still lingers
Spiritual Preparation
- Study God's Word daily
- Develop a strong prayer life
- Honor the Sabbath faithfully
- Surrender completely to Jesus
Character Development
- Stand for truth regardless of consequences
- Practice patient endurance now
- Share the Three Angels' Message
- Trust God's promises completely
Continue the Journey
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