What is Truth ?: The Mark of the Beast (Revelation 14:9-13)

What is Truth ?: The Mark of the Beast (Revelation 14:9-13)

This is not a book about winning arguments or proving one denomination superior to another. Rather, it is an exploration of how Christians from different backgrounds can discuss challenging prophecies with mutual respect, biblical fidelity, and genuine love for one another. Their Bibles lay open to Revelation 14, coffee cups steaming in the lamplight. Despite their different denominational backgrounds, they had been drawn together by a shared desire to understand one of Scripture's most challenging prophecies. Dr. Maria Castellano, a Catholic theologian, adjusted her reading glasses as she looked at the familiar passage. Beside her, Pastor James Mitchell, an evangelical minister, highlighted verses in his well-marked study Bible. Across from them both sat Professor David Chen, a Seventh-day Adventist biblical scholar, his notebook already filled with cross-references. As you read their conversations, you may find your own assumptions challenged. You may discover insights you hadn't considered before. Most importantly, you may find that what unites believers in Christ is far stronger than what divides them. The prophecy of Revelation 14:9-13 stands as one of the Bible's most solemn warnings. But as our three friends will discover, it also points to the triumph of those who "keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus" (Revelation 14:12). May their journey strengthen your own faith and prepare you to stand firm in these challenging times.