JAMES KNOX'S DECEPTION: THE MARK OF THE BEAST MAY BE A COMPUTER CHIP
In his study on the Book of Revelation, James Knox makes no mention that the Mark of the Beast will be a brand/tattoo of the Star of David/Seal of Solomon/Star of Remphan, nor does he mention the translation errors in Revelation 13:16, 14:9 and 20:4. Knox neglects to teach that, according to God's word, the Mark of the Beast must be on and not in the hand and forehead. Instead, he hints that the Mark of the Beast may be a computer chip by stating that the end times Satanic system may involve "computer chips under the skin, and the use of DNA readers." Knox concludes by saying, "There is no reason to believe that the Mark of the Beast will not be accepted as readily as any other 'helpful, humanitarian' government program." (Knox, James W., The Book of Revelation, (Christ-Honoring Commentary Series) (pp. 455-456).
Will people accept the Mark of the Beast as readily as they will accept food stamp cards? This is unlikely given the stern warnings by God's angelic witnesses:
"A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: "If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on their forehead or on their hand, they, too, will drink the wine of God's fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. They will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name." (Rev.14:9-11)
