“Revelation 13 took us behind the scenes, laying bare the strategy of our enemy so that the church can be prepared to withstand his assault. He will utilize world systems which will make it uncomfortable, oppressive and even dangerous to keep one’s allegiance to Christ by obedience and boldly proclaiming the gospel. Revelation 14 provides insights into how they overcome the beast and his plans. Now the visions of Revelation move away from the beast and the mark his worshippers bear to remind us that God’s people bear a mark as well and both marks have serious implications going forward…”
(Originally preached on June 3, 2018)