Who has the “Mark of the Beast?
” Whoever they are, they “deserve” to be punished severely and eternally for their crimes against God and man. One should remember that John’s writings distinguish two entirely different groups of people from each other by their respective marks. Those with the mark of the beast on their foreheads are opposed to God, while those with the seal of God on their foreheads are in His service (Rev. 7:3-4; 13:16; 14:9-11). Those having the “seal of God” will be eternally comforted (Rev. 21:4). Those having the “mark of the beast” will be eternally punished, and their punishment will be “extremely severe” (Rev. 16:21). Let us consider John’s Revelation for a contextual description of who these marked people are. f Those who do not keep the commandments of God (Rev. 12:17). According to this verse, the sealed of God are those who keep his commandments (Rev. 14:12). Obedience is frequently discussed in this book. The book opens with an appeal to people to read, accept, and obey the book’s instru
