"Christians must resist all COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s why"

[Oblio]

Not everyone believes the mark of the beast on the hand and forehead are literal devices
or marks such as computer chips, vaccines, implants, bank cards, or anything similar, and
there are Scriptural reasons to believe they are not... much in the same way we would not
accept that just because people were trying to build the tower of Babel meant we think
they could have actually reached God that way, through their human means and/or effort,
or that the laws written on our hearts are literally etched/chiseled there.

The forehead very much represents a person's thinking and beliefs, out of which arise
the actions anyone takes and the things we do and what we serve with our hands.

Revelation 14:1 says, Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion,
and with him 144, 000 who had His name and His Father's name written on their foreheads.

Revelation 22:4 says: They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.

I believe the mark is meant to be symbolic of to Whom we have pledged our allegiance.

Deuteronomy 11:18 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds;
tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

Deuteronomy 6:5-8 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

Hebrews 10:16 “This is the covenant I will make with them after those days,
declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their hearts and inscribe them on their minds.”

Thanks for understanding the above. Yeah, people see lots of things differently. I see the 144,000 as the bride of Christ.

 

[oyster67]

Have you never seen a doctor nor taken any meds or even an aspirin? Lucky you!

Me likes me vinegar and garlic then.
Perhaps some meds come from above and some come from below, but please know that I am not condemning you for taking the shot. I'm sure you had good intentions. I will pray for you, sister M. We must not let this issue, or any other, divide us. God bless you.

 

[Runningman]

Maybe not so wise to paraphrase other people's posts just to bend and spin things in your preferred direction.

For your consumption, here is the evidence that the poster equated wearing the mask/taking the vaccine to inevitably taking the mark of the beast and ending up in the lake of fire. I'll accept your apology now even if you lack the humility to issue one. Don't worry Mr. Oyster, I still love you as a brother.

post #351:
"...if you CANT resist this vaccine you WONT resist the mark..."
"Seriously if you can't resist this then you will NEVER resist the mark and you WILL speed the coming!!!"
"I do blame EVERYONE who caved into the mask that the "mandates" are coming."

post #358
" it says you MUST resist the mark or land up in the lake of fire"

 

[oyster67]

I'll accept your apology now even if you lack the humility to issue one.

My humblest apology to you, my dear friend and brother.

 

[Magenta]

no one speaks the Gospel

What a load of drivel.

 

[oyster67]

Perhaps Satan will deceive some into thinking that the Mark is manna from Heaven.

2 Thessalonians
2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
2:14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
2:16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given [us] everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
2:17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

 

[Oblio]

As I looked to my left, I saw a boulevard with shrubs and a bench. Past that, I saw a street, with a low-hanging, golden mist over it. Beyond that was another boulevard, with trees, shrubs, and benches. I was in a downtown city park.
I turned my head to look in front of me, and about 2 feet from me was a tall man. I looked up at Him to see He was looking at me. He was smiling.
In my head I was looking down into a travel agency. Then the reality of this realm appeared around me. I was in I.C.U., just coming out of a coma. I was in agony.
Earlier, after failing to restart my heart, and as a nurse was filling out my time of death, my heart started beating again.
I'm no longer afraid to die. In fact, I'm looking forward to it.

 

[oyster67]

What a load of drivel.

we ARE living in Noah's days...no one speaks the Gospel, people won't rebuke sin, and people are blind. WAKE UP PEOPLE GET RIGHT WITH GOD!!!!!!!!!

Isn't it amazing what a difference putting things in the correct context can make?

 

[Magenta]

Isn't it amazing what putting things in the correct context can make?

Isn't it amazing how blind and deaf people are to claim NO ONE SPEAKS THE GOSPEL?

Isn't it amazing how blind and deaf people are to agree that NO ONE SPEAKS THE GOSPEL?

 

[marciwhite]

I believe the Covid virus was introduced to bring about vaccination cards, etc., as part of a prearranged process that will lead to a cashless society where one must have a number to buy and sell. Aka, the mark of the beast. I find it difficult, at times, to fathom that we are where we are, but every time I think through the facts that I know, I arrive at the same conclusion. We are in for some rough times.

And I believe that is nuts. Everyone is entitled an opinion. It doesn't mean everyone has to make law or policy in accordance with your opinion. It doesn't mean your opinion is the last word on a particular subject. I'll will continue with my opinion and will encourage everyone to get vaccinated believing it is the Christ-like thing to do to protect those around us.

 

[Oblio]

And I believe that is nuts. Everyone is entitled an opinion. It doesn't mean everyone has to make law or policy in accordance with your opinion. It doesn't mean your opinion is the last word on a particular subject. I'll will continue with my opinion and will encourage everyone to get vaccinated believing it is the Christ-like thing to do to protect those around us.

And I believe you're blind. Does that make us even?

 

[AworkINprogress]

Well, we had to take the vaccine being in the business we were in. However, God told us to go ahead and take it because we would be protected. The promise goes like this, “and if they should drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them.“.

For the critical mind ready to shoot that down, yes it says ”drink” but it could also mean, anything you take into your body.

As for fighting against governments, those who want to be rogue, go ahead, but remember, Christ opened not his mouth when He was reviled, nor did He defend Himself. We are lambs for the slaughter. Fight if you must, but remember, we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but with principalities and powers and spiritual wickedness in high places. Our warfare is not with governments, it’s on our knees in our closet and alone with God who sees all things and is in no hurry like we are to get things done.

 

[Oblio]

I believe there is a scheme underway to derail anti-virus threads throughout Christian forums. In my opinion. Will I take the vax?

 

[oyster67]

I'm no longer afraid to die. In fact, I'm looking forward to it.

Amen, brother!

 

[Oblio]

I've noticed how, when I give my opinion, it often provokes a responder to say, "I have the right to state my opinion." I never said you didn't; as far as I can tell, all I did was state my opinion. Makes me think...psy-ops.
I state my opinion. I have no need to push it on others. I try to live by this following statement:
You may disagree with me but I'll defend your right to disagree with me.

 

[marciwhite]

Well, we had to take the vaccine being in the business we were in. However, God told us to go ahead and take it because we would be protected. The promise goes like this, “and if they should drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them.“.

For the critical mind ready to shoot that down, yes it says ”drink” but it could also mean, anything you take into your body.

As for fighting against governments, those who want to be rogue, go ahead, but remember, Christ opened not his mouth when He was reviled, nor did He defend Himself. We are lambs for the slaughter. Fight if you must, but remember, we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but with principalities and powers and spiritual wickedness in high places. Our warfare is not with governments, it’s on our knees in our closet and alone with God who sees all things and is in no hurry like we are to get things done.

Everyone interprets the Bible a little differently I suppose. However, I believe Christ's message when he said "render those things unto Caesar, which are Caesar's" was a message that religion and government are not enemies. Rather, we should obey our leaders. I never forget that we elect our leaders in this country. They are not dictators, but public servants. Some do not act that way, but I truly believe that vaccine mandates are the result of the best wisdom available in this country. The vaccines are not perfect, but are the best defense we currently have at preventing death and serious illness from Covid 19.

 

[oyster67]

Isn't it amazing how blind and deaf people are to claim NO ONE SPEAKS THE GOSPEL?

Isn't it amazing how blind and deaf people are to agree that NO ONE SPEAKS THE GOSPEL?

Please cool down, my dear M. I'll tell people that the froth and foam on your lips came from just drinking a big frosty mug-full of root beer.

 

[Oblio]

It's like we're in a reverse exile. We have the leaders we deserve. Yes, we should submit...as long as it doesn't go against submission to the Lord. I strongly believe that the Lord wants me to resist the vax, so, if it's the last thing I do, I will.
5 “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. 7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” - Jeremiah 29:5-7 NIV

 

[Oblio]

"…17If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. 18But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” - Daniel 3:17,18 BSB

 

[oyster67]

I'll will continue with my opinion and will encourage everyone to get vaccinated believing it is the Christ-like thing to do to protect those around us.

Maybe you could call it the "Jesus-shot" or something?.........

You think that's not funny?
Well, you are right, it's not.